Category: Second trimester
My wrist hurts at night and feels numb. Why?
What’s happening, Marie? I can’t pick up a plate because my wrist hurts in the evening. I wake up frequently because I feel numb. Do
A Healthy Mind and Body During Pregnancy
La rédaction de ce billet s’est faite en partenariat avec l'équipe du Centre Odyssée. Mise à jour du billet le 13 novembre 2017 Pour faire
Treating Gestational Hypertension
To learn about the signs of gestational hypertension, read the previous part: Signs and Symptoms of Gestational Hypertension during Pregnancy. Article updated on january 2021.
Status Report
To learn more about urine incontinence, read Urinary Incontinence: Pregnancy and Postnatal Periods. Pour en apprendre davantage sur les pertes urinaires, consultez le billet à
I’m pregnant and have high blood pressure. Is this dangerous?
I am 28 weeks pregnant, and my doctor told me I am starting to have high blood pressure, and that he would closely monitor it.
Can I breastfeed twins?
Marie, during my first ultrasound I learned that I was going to have twins. YIKES! What a surprise! It felt like I was dreaming…not sure
Transporting Breast Milk
Did you read the previous part, How to Donate Breast Milk? Avez-vous lu la partie précédente sur Comment faire un don de lait maternel? There
Pregnancy and High Blood Pressure: Hypertension in Pregnant Women
Article Updated June 4, 2018 Hypertension in a pregnant woman is a well-known phenomenon in the scientific community as it affects 5–10% of pregnant women.
The World Inside
Everything starts in the world inside. I was only a cell, then after minutes, hours, and days, I began to develop at a phenomenal speed.
Becoming a Parent and Anxiety
The perinatal period is a time in life where there are often more signs of anxiety. What are the signs and how can you recognise
20 Weeks: Big Surprise!
Part 1 The big day is here! I am at 20 weeks of pregnancy, and I am really excited today because I will have my
What’s the difference between stress and anxiety?
What the difference is between stress and anxiety? I have a friend who was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder.
