Category: Questions/answers
I am having contractions several times a day.
Marie, I am 30 weeks pregnant and having contractions several times a day, especially when I stand up. Is this normal? Thanks for your help,
My spouse is more aggresive than usual. Is this normal?
Mon conjoint (ma conjointe) est plus agressif(v)e que d'habitude. Est-ce normal?
I’m pregnant. Should I get the flu vaccine?
It’s flu season, and I am not sure if I should get the vaccine as I’m 27 weeks pregnant. What do you think? Roxanne Good
How do I prepare my pet for the baby’s arrival?
I am 38 weeks pregnant and have had a cat at home for many years. He’s very gentle and has never hurt a child or
Can I get a manicure with gel polish?
Marie, I was wondering if I can get a manicure and pedicure with shellac polishes while pregnant. Is it safe? Thanks, and I figure I
Do you have suggestions to avoid being induced?
Marie, my doctor wants to induce me next week to start my labour, but I would prefer that it occur naturally. Do you have any
I am pregnant, which multivitamin to choose?
I just learned that I’m pregnant and my friend Joane said I should take pregnancy multivitamins, but I don’t know what to choose. Can you
What should I do for calf cramps?
Did you know that around 1 in 2 pregnant women will experience calf cramps during the night? They usually appear during the 2nd trimester, around
Can I eat liver during pregnancy?
Marie, I am writing to you because I don’t know who to believe. My mother said I should eat liver during my pregnancy due to
I have genital herpes and don’t want to infect my baby!
I don’t know if you can help me, but I have genital herpes. I don’t currently have an outbreak, but I am pregnant and scared
Can I paint and stain when pregnant?
Marie, we just bought a home, and I was wondering if I should be there why my husband paints or stains the stairs. I am
How can you increase iron absorption?
How can you increase iron absorption? Coffee and tea should be consumed about 2 hours before or after the meal.