Tag: Pregnancy screening

Blood Tests at the Start of Pregnancy

Blood Tests at the Start of Pregnancy

Updated article : September 2023. Hello Parents, At the start of your pregnancy monitoring, your health professional (nurse, doctor or midwife) will request different tests
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?
I don’t like being pregnant. Am I normal?

I don’t like being pregnant. Am I normal?

My name is Genevieve, and I am 23 weeks pregnant. I have to say that I don’t really like being pregnant. I feel like I
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
I’m pregnant and really anxious!

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.
My period is late but the pregnancy test is negative. Am I pregnant

My period is late but the pregnancy test is negative. Am I pregnant

I just took a pregnancy test with my period being three days late and it’s negative, but I am convinced that I am pregnant. Can
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;
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
What is pregnancy diabetes and how do I know if I’m at risk?

What is pregnancy diabetes and how do I know if I’m at risk?

Le diagnostic de diabète de grossesse ou gestationnel fait référence à des taux trop élevés de sucre dans le sang de la femme enceinte.
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
I am pregnant and have some bleeding. I am very tense, how can I relax?

I am pregnant and have some bleeding. I am very tense, how can I relax?

I am expecting my second baby and am 14 weeks pregnant. I had a bit of bleeding a couple of times, and I am so
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