Category: First trimester

Who is the midwife?

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
Pregnancy Symptoms

Pregnancy Symptoms

It is always nice to know what is happening to our bodies. In this article, I will describe changes that take place during pregnancy from
Notice or declaration of pregnancy

Notice or declaration of pregnancy

A tool for better prenatal care In Quebec, the Ministry of Health has implemented a computerized procedure to ensure faster and more appropriate care for
10 things to know about pregnancy

10 things to know about pregnancy

Hello Parents! I’ve prepared a list of 10 golden rules that you should never forget during your pregnancy. Happy reading! Pregnancy is like a box
A breast bigger than the other?

A breast bigger than the other?

Marie, is it normal that I have a breast that is bigger than the other? It might be a silly question, but with the changes
Ha! Those charming hormones!

Ha! Those charming hormones!

All pregnant women go through hormonal transformations necessary for the proper course of pregnancy. Hormones = Pregnancy However, the hormone rate can vary from one
Sciatic Nerve and Pregnancy

Sciatic Nerve and Pregnancy

Marie, my sciatic nerve is very painful, from my bottom all the way down to my thigh. Some of my friends say I should see
Can I ask for an ultrasound?

Can I ask for an ultrasound?

I’m pregnant and  I’m worried about my baby. I would like to ask for an ultrasound to get reassurance. Is it possible to ask my
Can you tell me more about cytomegalovirus (CMV)?

Can you tell me more about cytomegalovirus (CMV)?

My doctor just told me that they wanted to take a blood test to see if I’m infected with cytomegalovirus.
Anxiety During the Perinatal Period

Anxiety During the Perinatal Period

It’s normal to experience anxiety in the period surrounding the arrival of a baby, in the face of this great unknown.
Reproductive options available in case of genetic risk

Reproductive options available in case of genetic risk

Contrary to what one might think, the presence of a genetic risk for one’s child is not always inevitable and reproductive planning options are offered
17-18 Weeks Pregnant

17-18 Weeks Pregnant

Hello out there! I’m here, alive and well and covered with a thick layer of vernix to keep me warm. Parents, you’d be surprised to