Category: Questions/answers

I have little bumps on my areola!
I just noticed that I have little bumps on both my areola and I was wondering why. I never saw that before my pregnancy. Can

If I have a low volume of amniotic fluid, is it dangerous for my baby?
Marie, my doctor told me that I had a very low volume of amniotic fluid. I will have another ultrasound next week to see if

Do you have suggestions on how I can increase my milk consumption while pregnant?
Marie, my name is Charlotte, and I don’t know what to do because I don’t like drinking milk. Because I am pregnant, I try to

I’m 39 weeks pregnant a leaking something!
To read the previous part of the story, go to I’m Fed Up! (in french). Dear Parents, I’m 39 weeks pregnant. Over the past two

Can I ask for a hearing screening test for my baby in the maternity ward?
Le bébé de mon amie a fait les tests à la naissance pour valider s’il entendait bien. Est-ce que je vais pouvoir le demander à

Why do I have hemorrhoids while pregnant?
My name is Melinda, and I am discouraged. I’m 26 weeks pregnant and already have 2 painful hemorrhoids. Why is this happening to me? I

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

I feel nauseous and am very tired! How long will I have these pregnancy symptoms for?
I am seven weeks pregnant with my first baby. I am already fed up! Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and fatigue...how long will these symptoms

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

I am at 41 weeks and still nothing!
Read the previous part of this story, I am at 40 weeks tomorrow. Dear Parents, I am at 41 weeks and still nothing. Yesterday we

Gift ideas for a baby shower
You're about to have a baby and your friends and family are just as excited as you are to welcome this new member of your

How do I know when the baby is ready to breastfeed after birth?
Marie, I have a silly question, but here it goes. How do I know if the baby is ready to breastfeed after birth? This will