Category: 5-6 weeks pregnant

Can I use artificial sweeteners during pregnancy?

Can I use artificial sweeteners during pregnancy?

Marie, I have a serious sweet tooth and am 9 weeks pregnant. I am worried because I don’t want to develop pregnancy diabetes if I
Fertility treatments scare me!

Fertility treatments scare me!

Marie, my name is Amélie, and I am 30. I would like to have a baby with my husband. We have tried for a year,
The Transmission of the Zika Virus

The Transmission of the Zika Virus

The transmission of the Zika virus is generally via two species of infected mosquitos found in warm tropical climates.
Protection Measures for Insect Bites

Protection Measures for Insect Bites

There are many ways to protect yourself from insect bites. Here are suggestions from the Government of Canada
How can I relieve my back pain during pregnancy?

How can I relieve my back pain during pregnancy?

I have severe back pain and it’s really bothering me. I don’t know what to do. I know I can’t take anti-inflammatories...I am 26 weeks
My period is late but the pregnancy test is negative. Am I pregnant

My period is late but the pregnancy test is negative. Am I pregnant

I just took a pregnancy test with my period being three days late and it’s negative, but I am convinced that I am pregnant. Can
How can I manage hormonal changes?

How can I manage hormonal changes?

Marie, I have all sorts of questions about hormonal changes and was wondering how to deal with them without exploding the situation. Can you help?
Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis

Updated article : September, 2023. Toxoplasmosis is an infection we want to prevent in pregnant women. The information in this article can be added to
I feel nauseous and am very tired! How long will I have these pregnancy symptoms for?

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
The Return Home

The Return Home

For travellers returning from countries in Zika risk zones, I suggest you take the following steps.
I need information about 5th disease

I need information about 5th disease

Fifth disease is an infection that frequently occurs in young children, often between 4-10 years of age. It’s associated with a virus called parvovirus B19.
Length of pregnancies

Length of pregnancies

In this video I will explain how we calculate your pregnancy age and your likely delivery date.