Category: 7-8 weeks pregnant

Acupuncture and Pregnancy
Did you know that acupuncture is a safe alternative practice during pregnancy and for the baby?

Advice to Improve Lower Limb Venous Insufficiency During Pregnancy
To read the previous part, go to Pregnant Women Risk Factors Suggesting the need for Support Stockings. In general: Do low to moderate intensity exercises

Who is the midwife?
A midwife is a health professional working with future parents during a healthy pregnancy. They monitor them through childbirth and after the birth of the

What is a midwife’s role?
Marie, I was wondering if it’s safe to be monitored by a midwife for my second baby. Is monitoring the same as with a doctor?

Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Do you know which medications are allowed during pregnancy? What can you take for nausea or headaches? What about a cold? If congested, can I

Can I eat washed-rind cheeses like camembert?
Hello Marie, I am pregnant and am all confused by what I can and can’t eat. Can I eat washed-rind cheese like camembert and brie

I’m at the start of my pregnancy and am losing blood
You start your pregnancy and notice bleeding. Immediately, you're overcome with fear - what if I'm having a miscarriage? Although bleeding during pregnancy can be

Couple problems since I became pregnant
I was wondering if it’s normal that my spouse and I are having couple problems since I became pregnant. I feel like he has a

Pregnancy Monitoring
In this video Marie talks about pregnancy monitoring and the first appointment with a health professional.

Advice to Increase your Daily Consumption of Dairy Products
To read the previous part, go to Consuming Milk in the Form of Popsicles. Pour lire la partie précédente, rendez-vous à Consommer du lait en

Consuming Milk in the Form of Popsicles
For some people, it’s hard to get enough milk daily to reach recommended levels because they don’t like the taste or texture. During periods of

What is couvade syndrome?
Marie, what is couvade syndrome? Charlotte Hello Charlotte, Thank you for your question. Many future fathers are affected by this syndrome, and few people understand