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Depression and Anxiety During Pregnancy
A. What is depression and anxiety Pregnancy brings about a mix of many feelings, and not all of them are good. If you're feeling worried,...
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Sep 10, 20227 min read


Fetal Kick Counts
A. When you can expect to feel your baby move one of the most exciting moments in pregnancy is feeling your little one move for the first...
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Mar 15, 20223 min read


Gender Disappointment
Gender disappointment is a real thing, and with valid emotions, but we don't hear about it much though, as i think, many don't want to...
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Feb 3, 20224 min read


Ultrasound - Anatomy Scan
this is probably the most looked forward to medical test in all pregnancies, (at least it was for me, minus the holding your full bladder...
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Jan 18, 20224 min read


Non-Stress Test
A. What it is The test, sometimes called a cardiotocography, records your little one's movement, heartbeat, and/or your contractions. A...
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Jan 3, 20224 min read


Gestational Diabetes Testing
A. What it is Screening for gestational diabetes that develops during pregnancy is a way to look for high blood sugar during pregnancy....
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Oct 11, 20214 min read


Pregnancy Symptoms to Never Ignore
A. Vaginal bleeding Early on in pregnancy it is normal to experience spotting or light bleeding and this is known as implantation...
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Sep 4, 20215 min read


Alternative Therapies for Pregnancy Discomforts in Mission BC
A. What options are available: there are a wide range of alternative therapies for pregnancy related discomforts from chiropractic care,...
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Aug 17, 20212 min read


Prolactin
A. What it is Prolactin as it's name suggests is a hormone that will promote lactation( breast milk production) in mammals and is...
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Jul 30, 20212 min read


Estrogen
A. What it is Estrogen is one of two main sex hormones that women will have and plays several roles in the body. The other is...
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Jul 19, 20212 min read


Relaxin
A. What it is when a woman is ready to have her little one, a complex series of changes take place in her body to prepare for the labor...
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Jul 10, 20213 min read


Progesterone
A. What it is Fertility and menstruation are largely controlled by hormones, and one of these hormones is progesterone. Progesterone is a...
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Jul 3, 20212 min read


HCG
A. What it is The Human chorionic gonadotropin also most commonly known as (hCG) is the hormone for the maternal recognition of a...
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Jun 21, 20212 min read


Sex and Pregnancy
A. Changes in libido, both increase and decrease is your libido through the roof? can't get enough? or your never in the mood any more?...
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Jun 8, 20213 min read


Pregnancy After Loss
A. What is a rainbow baby A rainbow baby is a healthy little one born to parents shortly after the loss of a previous little one due to a...
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May 25, 20213 min read


Prenatal Antibody Testing - Rh Antibody
A. What it is The RBC antibody screen looks for circulating antibodies in the blood directed against red blood cells (RBCs). The primary...
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May 8, 20214 min read


Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy
A. When do they occur Hemorrhoids develop when the veins in and around the anus become swollen due to the pressure caused by the weight...
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Apr 14, 20213 min read


Constipation During Pregnancy
a. what it is Pregnancy constipation, defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week, can be uncomfortable. Stool softeners,...
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Mar 19, 20214 min read


Your Dental Health and Pregnancy
A. Why dental health is important during pregnancy It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following...
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Mar 2, 20214 min read


Pregnancy after 35
Most birthing parents who are over 35 are having healthy pregnancies, but as you age beyond your mid 30's there are some risks that do...
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Feb 19, 20217 min read
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