Category: Second trimester

How to deal with the fear of childbirth?
If you would like to learn about the consequences of fear of childbirth, read Tokophobia and its Possible Consequences (in french only). Before Pregnancy: When

What are the causes of hair loss during pregnancy and after childbirth?
If you want to learn more about hair loss, go to Hair loss during pregnancy and after childbirth. Si vous souhaitez en connaitre plus sur

The main causes of a weakening of a pregnant woman’s the pelvic floor
To read the start of the article, go to Strengthening the Pelvic Floor (in french). In this article, the leading causes of a weakening of

Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
To read the previous part of this article, go to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms. Before preparing a carpal tunnel syndrome treatment plan for a pregnant

What is listeriosis?
Marie, my friend Élodie is 18 weeks pregnant and just had a sort of severe flu. The doctor told her she has a listeriosis infection.

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.

I don’t feel my baby move in my stomach. Is this normal?
Even if the baby moves, often the mother will think that what she’s feeling is bloating or gas rather than the baby.

Ready for Baby’s Arrival
The arrival of a new baby brings with it a host of questions and concerns! What will you need? And how much?

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.

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.

Gestational or Pregnancy Diabetes
Being diagnosed with gestational diabetes, also known as pregnancy diabetes, scares many future fathers and mothers. Diabetes that occurs during pregnancy affects 3% to 9%

Signs of Depression in Future and New Fathers
If you would like to know how depression in fathers is defined, read What Explains Paternal Depression? Men are very different from women when it