Category: First trimester

Possible Causes of Pregnancy Cholestasis

Possible Causes of Pregnancy Cholestasis

The previous article defines pregnancy cholestasis. To read it, go to Pregnancy Cholestasis: Liver Disease During Pregnancy. There are many possible causes of pregnancy cholestasis,
Why do I need to take iron during my pregnancy?

Why do I need to take iron during my pregnancy?

Iron is an essential element to optimise the baby’s development and growth during pregnancy, and they get it from their mother.
Official Recommendations for the Zika Virus

Official Recommendations for the Zika Virus

To avoid Zika, travellers to tropical or subtropical regions should protect themselves against mosquito bites.
Legal Aspects of Parenthood

Legal Aspects of Parenthood

Having a baby can raise legal questions about the rights and obligations of parents towards their child. For most people, legal jargon is hard to
Genetic abnormalities visible during prenatal ultrasound scans

Genetic abnormalities visible during prenatal ultrasound scans

Prenatal ultrasounds are often a moment eagerly awaited by parents-to-be who discover the first images of their baby. Even though most pregnancies result in the
Advice to Improve Lower Limb Venous Insufficiency During Pregnancy

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
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
Boutique

Boutique

You don’t know what to buy for your baby? Over the years, I have tested many! I have listed everything in my Amazon Store. Each
Adapting to a new baby in the family (live video) FR only

Adapting to a new baby in the family (live video) FR only

Date : 27 novembre 2017 Theme: Adapting to a new baby in the family Having a baby is a significant event in a couple’s life. You
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
Sources of Folic Acid (Folates)

Sources of Folic Acid (Folates)

To read the first part of this article, go to Vitamins and Folic Acid. Pour lire la première partie de ce billet, accédez au billet Vitamines
Predisposing Factors for Perinatal Anxiety

Predisposing Factors for Perinatal Anxiety

Indeed, personal factors can predispose the development of anxiety during pregnancy or after childbirth.