Category: Second trimester

Let’s Talk Placenta

Let’s Talk Placenta

During your 20-week ultrasound the doctor might say that your placenta is marginal, or low-lying, or partial previa or complete previa.
Sexuality and Pregnancy

Sexuality and Pregnancy

The pregnancy can be a time when the couple deepens its affective and sexual communications. While many cultures and religions frown on sexual relations during
Advice from Paint Pros

Advice from Paint Pros

To learn more about oils, see the previous entry Now Oils! Here's some advice from our painting pros: Even if water-based products are permitted during
Photo - Femme enceinte qui lave des légumes - Diabète gestationnel ou diabète de grossesse

Classifying Gestational Diabetes

To learn about tests associated with diabetes, go to the previous article Gestational Diabetes Diagnostic Test. Gestational diabetes is classified into two types. The two
My wrist hurts at night and feels numb. Why?

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
There’s help for fathers too!

There’s help for fathers too!

To better understand the signs of depression and fathers, read Signs of Depression and Future or New Fathers. Pour mieux déceler les symptômes de dépression
Stem Cells and Umbilical Cord Blood

Stem Cells and Umbilical Cord Blood

Over the past several years, the subject of stem cells from umbilical cord blood has been very popular. Significant steps have been taken, and new
Couchettes short

Couchettes short

In this video capsule about crib bumpers, I will talk about protective padding for the crib’s bars. Why use them and when should they be
Ready for Baby’s Arrival

Ready for Baby’s Arrival

You can print the PDF list (in french only*) of the articles in the basic baby kit. It’s always preferable to use natural fibres. Clothing
Pregnancy and High Blood Pressure: Hypertension in Pregnant Women

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.
Aqua-Form and Pregnancy

Aqua-Form and Pregnancy

Have you thought about aquafit classes during your pregnancy? Discover the benefits of this water-based physical activity with an expert in prenatal aquafitness.
20 Weeks: Big Surprise!

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