Tag: Healthy pregnancy

Pregnancy and High Blood Pressure: Hypertension in Pregnant Women

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.
33-34 Weeks Pregnant

33-34 Weeks Pregnant

The weeks pass, and I will get to know you soon. Already at 33 weeks! Wow! Since the 20-week ultrasound, time is flying. Your room
39-40 Weeks Pregnant

39-40 Weeks Pregnant

Hello, my little one. It’s Dad talking. I wanted to say that everything is ready for a lightning departure from work in case your mother
23-24 Weeks Pregnant

23-24 Weeks Pregnant

Good Morning Mom and Dad! I woke up a couple of minutes ago and am having fun in my pool. I sometimes try to take
Vaccinating Pregnant Women and Babies

Vaccinating Pregnant Women and Babies

Vaccinations are the most effective way to prevent illnesses. They also help avoid infection between people.
Whooping Cough Vaccine - Mandatory?

Whooping Cough Vaccine – Mandatory?

Marie, my friend is pregnant at the same time as me, and her doctor suggested that she get a whooping cough vaccine. Mine didn’t mention
Can I lose my baby if I continue to play sports while pregnant?

Can I lose my baby if I continue to play sports while pregnant?

Marie, I am 16 weeks pregnant and naturally sportive, but people are telling me to stop playing sports because I could lose my baby. Do
Vitamins and Folic Acid

Vitamins and Folic Acid

Do you want to conceive a baby soon? Are you wondering if you need to prepare before becoming pregnant? Have you stopped using contraceptives and
Iron During Pregnancy

Iron During Pregnancy

Iron is an essential element to optimise the baby’s development and growth during pregnancy, and they get it from their mother.
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.
Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis

Updated article : September, 2023. Toxoplasmosis is an infection we want to prevent in pregnant women. The information in this article can be added to
Can I paint and stain when pregnant?

Can I paint and stain when pregnant?

Marie, we just bought a home, and I was wondering if I should be there why my husband paints or stains the stairs. I am