Pregnancy, fish and seafood: what to eat?

Pregnancy, fish and seafood: what to eat?

Seafood is a valuable health food that it would be unfortunate to deprive yourself of during pregnancy: proteins, vitamins, iron, zinc, phosphorus, iodine, Omega-3, etc. However, because of the risks of contamination, it is necessary to take a few precautions during these nine months to protect your health and that of your baby. The risks …

What is the normal duration of pregnancy?

What is the normal duration of pregnancy?

In theory, a pregnancy lasts nine months. In reality, however, the normal duration of a pregnancy is a complex concept and varies from one woman to another. When do we talk of a full-term pregnancy? Of premature pregnancy? And of late term? Let’s have a look at the duration of pregnancy. The duration of pregnancy …

Making love while pregnant: the best positions to choose

Making love while pregnant: the best positions to choose

Apart from a few health contraindications, especially the risk of premature birth, nothing prevents you from having sex during pregnancy. But you need to accept that your desire may change over the months. And adapt your pleasures to your growing belly. The benefits of sex during pregnancy Also if sex doesn’t always end in orgasm, …

The benefits of prenatal yoga for pregnant women

The benefits of prenatal yoga for pregnant women

Prenatal yoga will help you live better during pregnancy and prepare for childbirth. It is, of course, intended for pregnant women only! The approach is holistic: improving the well-being of the mother-to-be and preparing for childbirth in the postpartum period. Read on to find out more. Whether you have practiced yoga regularly or only after …

My baby is 16 months old and doesn’t walk. Is this normal?

My baby is 16 months old and doesn’t walk. Is this normal?

Learning to walk, an important milestone in a child’s development, fills parents with pride if it happens early, and concern if it takes too long. If a baby cannot walk at 16 months, he or she is not considered to have fallen behind. The average age at which a child learns to walk is 15 …

Vacations and travel: which precautions for pregnant women?

Vacations and travel: which precautions for pregnant women?

Country villa, beach hotel, mountain cottage… Are you planning a vacation and you are pregnant? Here are all our tips for a safe vacation and precautions for expectant mothers who want to have a perfect trip without risks. Traveling during pregnancy is possible, but it is not without risk. According to two studies, “half of …

What diet to lose weight after pregnancy? Examples of menus

What diet to lose weight after pregnancy? Examples of menus

It is normal and necessary to gain a few kilos during pregnancy – the only problem is that losing them afterward is difficult! Some tips will help you lose weight quickly while maintaining your health and feeling good. Let’s discover our tips for a successful diet after pregnancy. During pregnancy, the body accumulates fat in …

How does a pregnancy test work?

A urine pregnancy test, available in pharmacies, drugstores, and supermarkets, is a reliable way to confirm pregnancy in case of delayed menstruation. However, it is important to use it correctly and not to be too impatient. How does a pregnancy test work? The pregnancy test is based on the detection of the hormone beta-hCG in …

Tattoos and piercings during pregnancy: which dangers to be aware of?

Tattoos and piercings during pregnancy: which dangers to be aware of?

In the United States of America, around 13% of women have a tattoo. During pregnancy, some questions arise in the minds of expectant mothers. Can I get a piercing or a tattoo during pregnancy? Can I have an epidural if I have a tattoo on my back? Will the tattoo on my belly be deformed …

This mother gave birth to four children in less than a year!

This mother gave birth to four children in less than a year!

Shortly after the birth of her second child, the young mother discovered she was pregnant again, this time with triplets! Although her life is filled with five children and four babies, she loves to tell us about her joy. Conception doesn’t always come when you expect it… Jessica Pritchard can’t deny it! The 31-year-old Brit …