Category: Questions/answers

I am having contractions several times a day.

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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 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?

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?

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 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?

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?

How can you increase iron absorption? Coffee and tea should be consumed about 2 hours before or after the meal.