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Defining Gestational Hypertension

Defining Gestational Hypertension

To learn more about high blood pressure, read Pregnancy and High Blood Pressure. Article updated on June 1, 2023. By definition, gestational hypertension is one
Pregnancy Acne and the Formation of Cysts

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
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
Reproductive options available in case of genetic risk

Reproductive options available in case of genetic risk

Contrary to what one might think, the presence of a genetic risk for one’s child is not always inevitable and reproductive planning options are offered
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
27-28 Weeks Pregnant

27-28 Weeks Pregnant

Good morning little one. I hope you slept well. I am talking to you through Mom’s belly button and know you can hear me; you
What is listeriosis?

What is listeriosis?

Marie, my friend Élodie is 18 weeks pregnant and just had a sort of severe flu. The doctor told her she has a listeriosis infection.
What’s the difference between stress and anxiety?

What’s the difference between stress and anxiety?

What the difference is between stress and anxiety? I have a friend who was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder.
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
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
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
My placenta is poorly positioned. Can I give birth vaginally?

My placenta is poorly positioned. Can I give birth vaginally?

My doctor told me I could have a scheduled cesarean because my placenta is too low. Why am i not able to give birth vaginally?