Tag: Pregnancy screening

Skin Problems during Pregnancy

Skin Problems during Pregnancy

This article was written in collaboration with Dr. Émilie Bourgeault, a dermatologist. It will deal with different dermatological issues that women face during pregnancy and
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%
11-12 Weeks Pregnant

11-12 Weeks Pregnant

Hello Parents! Yep, I’m back! At 11-12 weeks of pregnancy, I am starting to look like a little human. You’ll be surprised how cute I
Am I at risk of having a child with an inherited genetic condition?

Am I at risk of having a child with an inherited genetic condition?

When we talk about genetic risks for a future child, we tend to think mainly of the risk of accidental chromosomal anomalies. This risk is
Photo - Test de glycémie chez la femme enceinte avec une infirmière - Diabète gestationnel ou diabète de grossesse

Possible Complications of Gestational Diabetes

If you would like to learn about treatments, go to Treating and Monitoring Gestational Diabetes. Article updated on january 2021. The possible complications due to
Why all these blood tests during pregnancy?

Why all these blood tests during pregnancy?

My name is Anna, and I am getting tired of all these blood tests. I don’t like them, and I was wondering if I have
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.
Trisomy 21 Screening Tests

Trisomy 21 Screening Tests

Trisomy 21 (also called Down's Syndrome), 18 or 13 are different types of trisomy that refer to problems associated with chromosome configuration.
9-10 Weeks Pregnant

9-10 Weeks Pregnant

Updated article on June 6, 2023. Hello, My name is Etienne, and I will be a father in a few months. I am slowly learning
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.
Is it normal that at 32 weeks pregnant I can feel the baby really low in my stomach?

Is it normal that at 32 weeks pregnant I can feel the baby really low in my stomach?

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I’m scared of giving birth prematurely!

I’m scared of giving birth prematurely!

Hello Marie, my name is Rébéca, and I am 28 weeks pregnant with my first baby. My doctor told me during my last appointment that