Tag: Pregnant

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 doctor told me I have a venous lake. Is this serious?

My doctor told me I have a venous lake. Is this serious?

Marie, during my 21-week ultrasound, my doctor told me I have a “venous lake.” He said it very quickly and didn’t really explain it, and
The Transmission of the Zika Virus

The Transmission of the Zika Virus

The transmission of the Zika virus is generally via two species of infected mosquitos found in warm tropical climates.
Tattoos and Pregnancy

Tattoos and Pregnancy

Did you read the previous part about Pregnancy Acne and the Formation of Cysts? Definition and explanation of why: On western countries, about 10-30% of
The Hospital Bag

The Hospital Bag

You can print the PDF list of articles to add to your hospital bag*. (This list is available in french only.) Suggested preparation list for
31-32 Weeks Pregnant

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
Advice to Improve Lower Limb Venous Insufficiency During Pregnancy

Advice to Improve Lower Limb Venous Insufficiency During Pregnancy

To read the previous part, go to Pregnant Women Risk Factors Suggesting the need for Support Stockings.  In general: Do low to moderate intensity exercises
Can I eat wild game during pregnancy?

Can I eat wild game during pregnancy?

I am two months pregnant and just learned that I ate wild game. My husband is a hunter, and we are always eating deer or
RESP Contributions - A Life-Long Gift!

RESP Contributions – A Life-Long Gift!

Are you about to give birth or recently welcomed your baby? Do your friends and family want to give a gift for the arrival of
Why would someone want to see an osteopath?

Why would someone want to see an osteopath?

To learn more about osteopathy, go to the next article: Osteopathy and Babies: Mother and Baby. Afin de mieux connaitre l'ostéopathie, dirigez-vous vers le billet
Listeriosis Diagnosis

Listeriosis Diagnosis

Did you read What are the Signs of a Listeria Infection? Frequently, a listeriosis diagnosis for a pregnant woman will be made through a blood
I have strep-B - What should I expect?

I have strep-B – What should I expect?

Hello Marie, I am 37 weeks 2 days pregnant. After having a test last week, I just learned that I have strep-B. I saw my