- Prenatal care includes Regular appointments with your health professional (see below Regular appointments ) Blood tests, urine analyses, and vaginal swabs (see below Blood tests and urine analyses and Vaginal swabs ) Ultrasounds (see below Ultrasound ) Genetic screening tests, in some cases (see…,…
Some problems during pregnancy require immediate attention from a health professional for evaluation. You can also contact your birthing centre or your hospital’s obstetrics department directly.
Some pregnancies are considered to be at higher risk than others. Examples include cases involving high blood pressure (hypertension), gestational diabetes, or multiple pregnancies. If your pregnancy is considered high-risk, you will be followed more closely and undergo…
- Most couples settle disagreements through discussion and negotiation without either partner resorting to physical or psychological abuse. But in some relationships, one partner tries to control the other and uses violence to resolve conflicts. Some women experience domestic violence during…, SOS…
Why breast-feed?, preparing to breast-feed, getting breast-feeding off to a good start, learning how to breast-feed.
- Knowing the reasons why you want to breastfeed before your baby is born can help you cope with periods of hesitation and discouragement Health professionals around the world over recommend that babies be fed breast milk exclusively for the first six months of life. The Canadian Paediatric…
Your pregnancy is a good time to talk about your impressions and expectations with your partner, family, and friends. It’s also a good time to find out about the breastfeeding resources and community groups in your area.
- Hormonal changes and fatigue are largely responsible for baby blues.. Photo: Marie-Claude Landry After the birth of your baby it’s normal to have mood swings and to cry more than usual. Many new moms experience the baby blues for a short period of time. The baby blues follow the birth of the baby…
- After the arrival of a child, new parents sometimes go through a difficult period or even a depressive episode. Depression often manifests itself differently in men and women. Unlike the baby blues, which is temporary, the changes in behaviour and mood associated with depression are present almost…
- The timing for resuming sexual activity with penetration will vary depending on you and your partners’ individual needs and preferences. Some people feel less sexual desire after the birth of the baby. Fatigue, the adaptation to parenthood, the time and energy invested in caring for the baby,…
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