Category: First trimester

Advice to Improve Lower Limb Venous Insufficiency During Pregnancy

Advice to Improve Lower Limb Venous Insufficiency During Pregnancy

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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
How can I learn to become a father?

How can I learn to become a father?

I just learned that I will be a father, and I can’t really believe it because life hasn’t really changed much. I am the first
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
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?
How do I prepare my older child for the arrival of our new baby?

How do I prepare my older child for the arrival of our new baby?

I am expecting my second baby and was wondering how I can prepare my eighteen-month-old son for the arrival of his brother or sister… When
Pregnancy Tests

Pregnancy Tests

Les facteurs qui influencent la fertilité (only in French) How can you increase your likelihood of conceiving? What is BMI? Can I ask for an
I am pregnant and have some bleeding. I am very tense, how can I relax?

I am pregnant and have some bleeding. I am very tense, how can I relax?

I am expecting my second baby and am 14 weeks pregnant. I had a bit of bleeding a couple of times, and I am so
What is a midwife’s role?

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?
What is couvade syndrome?

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
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
Pregnancy Cholestasis: Liver Disease During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Cholestasis: Liver Disease During Pregnancy

Cholestasis. What does this big word mean? Pregnancy cholestasis is not a frequent pregnancy complication. Its appearance is based on ethnicity, geographical location and even