Tag: Pregnancy screening

What is pemphigoid gestationis?

What is pemphigoid gestationis?

I was diagnosed with pemphigoid gestationis. I didn’t know how to react to the doctor. I have no idea what that means. Can you help?
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
Becoming a Parent and Anxiety

Becoming a Parent and Anxiety

The perinatal period is a time in life where there are often more signs of anxiety. What are the signs and how can you recognise
Pregnant-no symptoms, is it normal?

Pregnant-no symptoms, is it normal?

Hello, I have a question for you! I am at the start of my pregnancy (5 weeks and 5 days). I wanted to know if
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.
21-22 Weeks Pregnant

21-22 Weeks Pregnant

Wow! Since I saw you during the ultrasound a week ago, I can’t stop thinking about my little girl! I want to prepare your bedroom;
Treating and Monitoring Gestational Diabetes

Treating and Monitoring Gestational Diabetes

To better understand the different degrees of diabetes, read the article Classifying Gestational Diabetes. Treating and monitoring gestational diabetes takes place at many levels. 1.
Infertility and Women

Infertility and Women

If you haven’t done so, please read the first part of this article, Failure to Conceive: Fertility Tests for Women. Si vous l’avez manqué, rendez-vous
I’m a person who worries more than average. How can I improve my situation

I’m a person who worries more than average. How can I improve my situation

I’m a person who worries more than average, but now I can’t sleep, rest and I even sometimes have heart palpitations.
Gestational Diabetes Diagnostic Test

Gestational Diabetes Diagnostic Test

To learn about test characteristics, read Gestational Diabetes Screening Tests. The diagnostic test for gestational diabetes is called an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). The
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.
19-20 Weeks Pregnant

19-20 Weeks Pregnant

Hello! My name is Marika, and I am halfway through my pregnancy. Time is going pretty fast, and I am very excited at the idea