Category: Second trimester
Ready for Baby’s Arrival
You can print the PDF list (in french only*) of the articles in the basic baby kit. It’s always preferable to use natural fibres. Clothing
Advice to Prevent or Minimise Hair Loss
To read the previous part of this article, go to Hair loss during pregnancy and after childbirth. There are many ways to prevent or minimise
Status Report
To learn more about urine incontinence, read Urinary Incontinence: Pregnancy and Postnatal Periods. Pour en apprendre davantage sur les pertes urinaires, consultez le billet à
Delivery, Delivery/life with the baby, First trimester, Health advice, Postnatal, Second trimester, Third trimester
Important Resources and Support for Anxiety
Vous pouvez consulter un ou des professionnels (md, psychiatre, psychologue) dont le but est de faire une évaluation complète.
Can I eat liver during pregnancy?
Marie, I am writing to you because I don’t know who to believe. My mother said I should eat liver during my pregnancy due to
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
How can I know if my pelvic floor is losing its tone?
To learn about the causes of a weakened pelvic floor, go to the previous part called The Main Causes of the Weakening of the Pelvic
Why do I have hemorrhoids while pregnant?
My name is Melinda, and I am discouraged. I’m 26 weeks pregnant and already have 2 painful hemorrhoids. Why is this happening to me? I
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
Can a fungal infection be transmitted to my baby during pregnancy?
Il est très fréquent que des femmes aient des vaginites de grossesse en attendant leur bébé et sans pour autant que le bébé soit contaminé.
How is oligohydramnios diagnosed?
To learn more about the effects of low volumes of amniotic fluid, read Oligohydramnios, or Low Amniotic Fluid Volumes. How is oligohydramnios diagnosed? The doctor
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