Deciding to have a second child
You have been dreaming of another child for a long time and your daughter would love to have a little brother but it is such an important decision! Should you have a second child?
Preconception and Conception
Trying to conceive
Have you ever experienced the disappointment of not being able to get pregnant? Once, twice, three times? The desire to have a child is so intense that it makes the waiting period unbearable. Just remember to never lose hope.
January 16, 2023
Folic Acid - What All Women Should Know
Folic acid is the best prevention against neural tube defects that affect 2 to 4 babies out of 1000. Here’s everything you should know.
May 9, 2022
Getting ready for your pregnancy
It’s time! You're ready to embark on the great adventure of maternity and discover the joys of being a mother! Here are some useful tips to help you be better prepared.
October 17, 2021
Waiting is the hardest part: The ups and downs of female fertility
Getting pregnant isn’t always as simple as wanting to start a family and having intercourse. Sadly, the process differs for some people, leading to despair and uncertainty.
October 12, 2021
I want a baby!
Once the decision to have a baby has been taken, you hope that the process of trying to conceive will not last for ages. If you are lucky, you will soon know the joy of bearing a child.
July 4, 2021
Mating season: How the changing seasons affect human fertility and pregnancy
Animals have a specific mating cycle largely predetermined by the call of nature that can’t be ignored. Do humans’ fertility cycles function the same way?
July 17, 2017
The miracle of conception
If we consider all the complex hormonal processes leading to pregnancy and all the hurdles sperm must get over to fertilize the egg, we can surely speak of "the miracle of life”.
March 23, 2015
Conception myths and facts
Half-truths, myths, facts and rumours about conception and fertility are spreading around faster than wild fire. Here are 12 pieces of information to help demystify the true from the false!
November 1, 2012
Forcing your partner to have a baby
You can’t wait to start or expand your family. However, your partner seems more than a little reluctant to discuss it. Should you put some pressure on him to convince him?
November 1, 2012
False pregnancy
Doctors are sometimes visited by women that have all the symptoms of pregnancy without actually having a fetus. How can a false pregnancy be explained?
October 24, 2012
Am I ready to become a mother?
You think about it a lot, you like your nephew as if he was your own son and you would adopt him if you could but are you truly ready to have a child?
September 11, 2012
Egg donation
You cannot donate eggs like you donate blood. The process is long and a donor cannot be paid, which promotes “reproductive tourism”.
February 1, 2012
Am I pregnant?
Here is a list of subtle and early signs of pregnancy. They are subtle in some women and early in others. Let’s see.
September 30, 2011
Late pregnancy
Late pregnancies are at greater risk than others but in general, if women follow the recommendations of their doctor, they experience normal pregnancies.
September 8, 2011
Getting ready to conceive!
By deciding to have a child, you are choosing to experience one of life’s most meaningful moment.
May 22, 2011
Can I become pregnant while I’m breastfeeding?
I want to get pregnant again but I’m still breastfeeding. Is it possible or should I stop breastfeeding?
May 22, 2011
Ovulation
Throughout your menstrual cycle, ovulation is the best time to get pregnant. However, the time laps may vary from one woman to another if her cycle is short, normal or long.
