Tag: Healthy pregnancy

What is pregnancy diabetes and how do I know if I’m at risk?

What is pregnancy diabetes and how do I know if I’m at risk?

Le diagnostic de diabète de grossesse ou gestationnel fait référence à des taux trop élevés de sucre dans le sang de la femme enceinte.
Skin Colour Changes During Pregnancy

Skin Colour Changes During Pregnancy

Did you read the first part of this article called Skin Problems during Pregnancy? These changes also include skin pigmentation, the pregnancy mask and the
Indicators of Perinatal Anxiety: GAD, Panic Attacks, OCD

Indicators of Perinatal Anxiety: GAD, Panic Attacks, OCD

I want to present the different anxiety disorders with their best-known characteristics.
Why do I have a urinary infection?

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
A Baby’s Iron Needs

A Baby’s Iron Needs

Everyone needs iron, which is a mineral that promotes normal growth of the brain, helps transport oxygenation.
Is my baby too small because I’m too anxious?

Is my baby too small because I’m too anxious?

I got my 21-week ultrasound result, and my baby is a bit smaller than they should be at this stage. My doctor told me that
I am pregnant and have a toothache. What should I do?

I am pregnant and have a toothache. What should I do?

Marie, I am 16 weeks pregnant and I have to get a tooth repaired. Should I wait until after childbirth? Will it harm my baby?
Is the baby in the placenta?

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.
Baby at 28 weeks of gestation!

Baby at 28 weeks of gestation!

Hello! I’m here and have been in your tummy for 28 weeks. You often wonder how I am doing, so I wanted to tell you
I am pregnant and liquid is leaking from my breasts. Should I pump it?

I am pregnant and liquid is leaking from my breasts. Should I pump it?

I am 29 weeks pregnant, and a yellowish liquid is leaking from my breasts. Should I pump it, or do nothing? I have no idea…
Impacts of Perinatal Anxiety

Impacts of Perinatal Anxiety

The consequences stem from the behaviours adopted to try and manage anxiety : avoidance, reassurance, behaviour that increases the feeling of security.
Is cat stool dangerous for my pregnancy?

Is cat stool dangerous for my pregnancy?

A friend told me I should wear gloves to garden in case cat stool is present. Is this true Marie? Gabrielle Your friend’s right! In