Becoming a mother after 35 is the norm for many women and a reflection of an evolving society. We all know someone who had their baby close to their forties: a friend, a sister, our own mother, o...
Postpartum is a difficult time for a woman's body in many ways, due to the many hormonal changes it is linked to. And hair loss is one of the most significant signs. In the weeks following your de...
You're at the very end of your pregnancy and eager to give birth. But now, your baby just doesn't seem to be ready to come out. Except you... You can't take it anymore! A full bladder 24/7, false ...
Gestational diabetes is a bit like the surprise guest that shows up right in the middle of pregnancy. We didn't necessarily want to see it, but once it's there... there's no choice, you have to de...
Environmental pollution is increasingly being studied for its impact on female and male fertility. According to studies published in JAMA and by Santé publique France, atmospheric pollutants, heavy...
Did you know that Charlie Chaplin had a baby at 73? Yes, unlike women, men remain fertile for a long time. A very long time. But are they as fertile at 25 as they are at 70? Because when it comes ...
“Do I really need a prenatal vitamin?” This is a question that we can legitimately ask ourselves during pregnancy or pre-pregnancy. Our mothers or grandmothers often told us that in their time...
When pregnant, childbirth is often perceived as the finish line of pregnancy. And then, suddenly, surprise: you enter the adventure of postpartum. Sometimes, this period can feel like paradise. We...
Welcome to the fascinating world of the luteal phase, a crucial stage of the menstrual cycle that is often overlooked. The female hormonal cycle includes 4 major phases: menstruation, the follicul...
Not pleasant to the ear, it is even less so for our body and our desire for pregnancy: “infertility” is a frightening word, still full of taboos and preconceived ideas. However, even if it rhymes ...
A pregnancy test detects the presence of the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) in urine or blood, a hormone produced from the 9th day of pregnancy by the embryo, and then by the placenta. ...
This is THE question that worries many pregnant women: what are we allowed to eat or drink during pregnancy? Should we say goodbye to all the little pleasures of everyday life? Some habits can als...
