Category: Second trimester

My doctor told me I have a venous lake. Is this serious?
Marie, during my 21-week ultrasound, my doctor told me I have a “venous lake.” He said it very quickly and didn’t really explain it, and

The Signs and Symptoms of Gestational Hypertension during Pregnancy
To learn about the characteristics of gestational hypertension, please read Defining Gestational Hypertension. Signs and symptoms of gestational hypertension are many during pregnancy. Other than

Name Popularity
To read the previous part, go to Finding a Name for Baby. Many parents are daring when choosing less popular names so that their child

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

Clearing the Airways
How to know if your baby is at risk of choking or suffocating? A paramedic shows us how to clear a baby’s airways.

There’s help for fathers too!
To better understand the signs of depression and fathers, read Signs of Depression and Future or New Fathers. Even if you think you are ready

Painting During Pregnancy
To read the start of the article, go to Stains, Paints and Pregnancy. Some products contain toxic ingredients that can be absorbed by the mother

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

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

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.

What is haptonomy and the affective preparation for birth?
L’haptonomie c’est l’ensemble des règles qui régissent le domaine du toucher affectif, on parle aussi de « Science de l’affectivité ».

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.