Category: Second trimester

How to deal with the fear of childbirth?

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?

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

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
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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?

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

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?

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

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

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’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

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

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