Tag: Pregnancy screening

7-8 Weeks Pregnant
Hello! My name is Amelie, and I am 7-8 weeks pregnant with my first baby. I already feel that my body is not really my

Listeria, Bacteria you Should Know!
In this article, I want to talk about listeria infections, bacteria we don’t really hear about in the general population, but something that pregnant women

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

The Signs and Symptoms of Gestational Hypertension during Pregnancy
To learn about the characteristics of gestational hypertension, please read Defining Gestational Hypertension. Signs and symptoms of gestational hypertension are many during pregnancy. Other than

I’m pregnant and have acne!
Marie, I’m 18 weeks pregnant and am really worried as I have acne all over my face and upper body. I have never had acne

Pregnancy Acne and the Formation of Cysts
Did you read the previous part about skin colour changes during pregnancy? It’s funny, but many pregnant women say that their skin has never been

My baby ate soap!
Marie, I had a horrible experience this week! My 11-month-old baby ate a massive amount of soap! I was freaked out, and then he vomited!

31-32 Weeks Pregnant
My body has become used to your presence, and I love feeling you move around changing the shape of my stomach. My belly button has

I’m pregnant and really anxious!
I’m 15 weeks pregnant. I wanted this pregnancy, and I was happy that I became pregnant this soon, but now I am really anxious.

Origins of the Placenta
The placenta forms when a fertilised egg (ova and sperm) arrive in the uterus to nest in the mucous membrane inside the uterus.

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

My wrist hurts at night and feels numb. Why?
What’s happening, Marie? I can’t pick up a plate because my wrist hurts in the evening. I wake up frequently because I feel numb. Do