Category: Second trimester

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 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%

Sexuality and Pregnancy
Can having sex at the start of pregnancy cause a miscarriage? When the baby arrives, how can you ensure you maintain your sexuality as a

Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Do you know which medications are allowed during pregnancy? What can you take for nausea or headaches? What about a cold? If congested, can I

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

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

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

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.

How to choose the baby’s bed and mattress?
Marie, je suis bien embêtée face à toutes ces couchettes et matelas que l’on retrouve en vente sur le marché : comment savoir ce qui convient

What is spinal anesthesia?
My friend gave birth to a beautiful boy this week and she said that the anesthetist performed spinal anesthesia to quickly soothe her pain during

Low Amniotic Fluid Volume
This article will talk about the amniotic fluid that surrounds your baby in the amniotic sac, sometimes called the membranes. The first question is why

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.