Latest Articles about Baby and Newborn
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Bathing can be a moment of concern for some first-time moms. Usually, a newborn's bath can be given by a more experienced family member, like a grandmother, for example. But how do you prepare for such... Continue ReadingBathing can be a moment of concern for some... Continue Reading
Whenever we talk about motherhood, the image that comes to a woman's mind is a growing belly and, soon after the baby is born, the classic scene of breastfeeding. In my mind, I imagined breastfeeding... Continue ReadingWhenever we talk about motherhood, the image... Continue Reading
The other day I was trying to remember what it was like to give my daughter Joana her first newborn bath. I was very young and had never imagined I could pull off such a feat right from the start. I was... Continue ReadingThe other day I was trying to remember what... Continue Reading
When a baby’s teeth start to come in, it’s a cause for joy but also some worries. Although this is a time to celebrate because your baby can now start to bite some foods, it also brings a series of discomforts and upsets... Continue ReadingWhen a baby’s teeth start to come in, it’s a... Continue Reading
HPV, or as it is scientifically known, human papillomavirus, is a sexually transmitted disease. Considered the most common sexually transmitted disease, studies show that at least 50% of the general... Continue ReadingHPV, or as it is scientifically known, human... Continue Reading
Pregnancy can be wonderful, but it also brings some fears and requires care. But those 9 months when your whole life changes are only the beginning of a new life: there is a lot to learn and many... Continue ReadingPregnancy can be wonderful, but it also... Continue Reading
I always hear people say, "how nice it would be if a baby came with a manual!" It's true, so how about a basic manual on how to care for a newborn baby? Do you know how to change a baby's clothes? What... Continue ReadingI always hear people say, "how nice it would... Continue Reading
This one is for boy moms, of course! Lol When we receive the much-awaited news during pregnancy about the baby’s gender, it’s an extremely happy moment! Whether the baby is a boy or a girl, there are certain things... Continue ReadingThis one is for boy moms, of course! Lol... Continue Reading
Cystic fibrosis, also known in medicine as mucoviscidosis, is a genetic and hereditary disease. Considered a rare disease, it can affect both men and women, and the transmitting gene is passed on through... Continue Reading
Cystic fibrosis, also known in medicine... Continue Reading
My first little princess, Angélica, was born in 2008. I was super happy and the pregnancy was smooth. But at 32 weeks, problems started, and I was already 3 cm dilated. I had two steroid... Continue ReadingMy first little princess, Angélica, was born... Continue Reading
Girls, I made a video about how to care for your baby's umbilical stump! Find out how I took care of it and what this experience was like with my babies. The biggest challenge was with Joana's and Mel's... Continue ReadingGirls, I made a video about how to care... Continue Reading
Pregnancy is a period when many doubts and concerns arise, especially for first-time mothers. Many women try to research and gather as much information as possible about their health and their baby's... Continue ReadingPregnancy is a period when many doubts and... Continue Reading
The care we take with babies is always tremendous. Any change in any part of their body or even in their behavior can cause concern and even panic in some mothers, especially those who have never been... Continue ReadingThe care we take with babies is always tremendous.... Continue Reading
Having a child means that several changes in your life will have to take place. Changes in routine, sleep, habits, among many other things. Small activities that once seemed simple, like going to the... Continue ReadingHaving a child means that several changes... Continue Reading
The worries and questions we have when having a baby are not few. Everything involving their health and growth is something new, something we usually want to investigate. Problems like allergy in newborns,... Continue ReadingThe worries and questions we have when having... Continue Reading
Hearing is a major channel of communication for humans, and from the third month of pregnancy babies are already able to develop and perceive some sounds from outside the womb. After birth this development... Continue ReadingHearing is a major channel of communication... Continue Reading
When a mother says she doesn't want visitors after her child is born, many people judge her as "difficult," "fussy," and even with other names not worth repeating. However, what most people don't know... Continue ReadingWhen a mother says she doesn't want visitors... Continue Reading
Becoming a mother means accepting that many changes will happen in your life. Changes in various aspects, starting with your routine, your way of living, how you see the world from a new perspective,... Continue ReadingBecoming a mother means accepting that many... Continue Reading
Babies go through a long developmental process in various areas and senses. All of these are somehow interconnected; the five senses develop to help each come about naturally. But among all of them, one... Continue ReadingBabies go through a long developmental process... Continue Reading
Varicella is one of the diseases considered very common in childhood and is popularly known as chickenpox. Caused by a highly contagious virus, it can be contracted by anyone who has not previously had... Continue ReadingVaricella is one of the diseases considered... Continue Reading
Among the thousands of concerns a mother has right after her baby is born, one of the main ones is the baby's feeding, which in the first months is basically just breast milk. And this is another concern... Continue ReadingAmong the thousands of concerns a mother... Continue Reading
It is very common for children to have to receive many vaccines, especially in their first years of life. We all know how important they are and the danger of not getting the right doses, especially the... Continue ReadingIt is very common for children to have to... Continue Reading
