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- Pregnancy is a period of rapid changes in your body. Most of these changes are temporary and will gradually disappear after your baby is born. Some of them are pleasant, while others can cause a certain amount of discomfort., Heart, blood vessels and lungs, During pregnancy, your heart rate can…
- For the pregnant woman, Along with the physical changes, pregnancy can also trigger emotional, psychological, and social changes. Preparing for motherhood and the arrival of a baby can give rise to numerous questions and cause stress for some women. Take the time you need to adapt to these new…
- Sexual relations can continue throughout pregnancy without any problem, as long as you respect each other’s needs, limits, and comfort zone. Photo: Kathy Pouliot, studio Lollipop photo Pregnancy can have an impact on a couple’s sex life. Sexual desire and the frequency of sexual relations may…,…
- Cosmetics and creams, Most cosmetics (creams, makeup) can be used during pregnancy. Face cream and hand and body creams that do not contain any medicinal ingredients can be used safely. If you use a medicated cream, your doctor or pharmacist can check to see if you can continue using it while…
Vegetables, fruits, whole grain foods, and protein foods are all important parts of a healthy diet during pregnancy. Each of these food groups provides different nutritional benefits, providing you with energy, helping your baby develop, or keeping you healthy throughout your pregnancy.
- Physical activity is good for your pregnancy. If you’re not used to being active in your everyday life, start slowly and gradually add more. Photo: Marie-Hélène Giguère Being physically active during pregnancy is good for your physical and mental well-being. Women who are active during pregnancy…,…
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and your working conditions are potentially dangerous to your health or that of your baby, or if you simply have concerns about this matter, discuss it with your prenatal care provider. Depending on your work situation, certain measures may be available. For…
Pregnancy is a good time to quit smoking. The dangers of tobacco for the fetus, baby, and mother are real. The more cigarettes smoked, the greater the risks for the baby but there’s no safe level of cigarette use during pregnancy.
- Cleaning products, Pregnant women can safely use common household cleaning products like dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, window cleaner, and all-purpose cleaning products. Corrosive products such as bleach and oven cleaners can irritate (and even burn) the respiratory…
Got a cat at home? That’s not a problem, except that your four-legged friend could be carrying the toxoplasma parasite.