Tag: Pregnancy screening

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