Category: Second trimester

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
23-24 Weeks Pregnant

23-24 Weeks Pregnant

Good Morning Mom and Dad! I woke up a couple of minutes ago and am having fun in my pool. I sometimes try to take
What explains paternal depression?

What explains paternal depression?

To learn more about paternal depression, go to Paternal Depression and Baby’s Arrival. Dads are also scared! They also have many questions, and worry about
The World Inside

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.
21-22 Weeks Pregnant

21-22 Weeks Pregnant

Wow! Since I saw you during the ultrasound a week ago, I can’t stop thinking about my little girl! I want to prepare your bedroom;
Good Lifestyle Habits and Pregnancy

Good Lifestyle Habits and Pregnancy

Here are the most recent recommendations about diets, vitamin supplements and good lifestyle habits during pregnancy.
25-26 Weeks Pregnant

25-26 Weeks Pregnant

Time is moving fast my little one. Since the 20-week ultrasound, everything is moving forward like a steamroller. I’m not complaining, on the contrary. I
What should I expect if my baby is sent to neonatology?

What should I expect if my baby is sent to neonatology?

To read the previous part, go to The Differences Between Term and Premature Childbirth. Pour lire la partie précédente, consultez le billet Les différences entre un
Becoming a Parent and Anxiety

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
Is the baby in the placenta?

Is the baby in the placenta?

The placenta is stuck to the inside of your uterus and the baby is in the amniotic sac, surrounded by amniotic fluid.
Why do I have a urinary infection?

Why do I have a urinary infection?

Marie, I had never had a urinary infection before, yet now I have had 2 since the start of my pregnancy. I was wondering if
Gestational Diabetes Screening Tests

Gestational Diabetes Screening Tests

To learn about diabetes characteristics, read Gestational or Pregnancy Diabetes. The screening test for gestational diabetes usually takes place between 24 and 28 weeks of