Tag: Pregnant

Are creams effective for stretch marks on the stomach?

Are creams effective for stretch marks on the stomach?

Marie, are creams sold to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy effective? Thanks, Renée There is no proof that oils and creams can prevent stretch marks
How can I learn to become a father?

How can I learn to become a father?

I just learned that I will be a father, and I can’t really believe it because life hasn’t really changed much. I am the first
Sciatic Nerve and Pregnancy

Sciatic Nerve and Pregnancy

Marie, my sciatic nerve is very painful, from my bottom all the way down to my thigh. Some of my friends say I should see
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
I feel nauseous and am very tired! How long will I have these pregnancy symptoms for?

I feel nauseous and am very tired! How long will I have these pregnancy symptoms for?

I am seven weeks pregnant with my first baby. I am already fed up! Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and fatigue...how long will these symptoms
I’m pregnant and have acne!

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
39-40 Weeks Pregnant

39-40 Weeks Pregnant

Hello, my little one. It’s Dad talking. I wanted to say that everything is ready for a lightning departure from work in case your mother
Why do beauty marks expand during pregnancy?

Why do beauty marks expand during pregnancy?

Hello Marie, I noted that my beauty marks have expanded during my pregnancy. Why? Will they go back to normal after I give birth? Thanks,
The Zika Virus Infection

The Zika Virus Infection

The Zika virus infection can be serious during pregnancy. While 80% of the population infected will never have specific symptoms.
Ha! Those charming hormones!

Ha! Those charming hormones!

All pregnant women go through hormonal transformations necessary for the proper course of pregnancy. Hormones = Pregnancy However, the hormone rate can vary from one
I’m 28 weeks pregnant - what’s my baby doing?

I’m 28 weeks pregnant – what’s my baby doing?

Hello Marie, I am 28 weeks pregnant, and I think about my baby a lot. I try to imagine it in my uterus. I feel
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