Latest Articles about Childbirth
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For a baby to be born through vaginal delivery, the woman needs to have enough space, sufficient dilation for the baby to be born. Cervical dilation for vaginal birth happens differently for each woman1.... Continue ReadingFor a baby to be born through vaginal delivery,... Continue Reading
One of the greatest fears for pregnant women is preterm labor. It can happen for several reasons, but the main reason that speeds up a spontaneous and early birth is cervical incompetence1.What is a Protruding SacWomen... Continue ReadingOne of the greatest fears for pregnant women... Continue Reading
The cervix, also known as the cervical canal, is part of the female reproductive system and is directly connected to the vagina1. It has a small passage, like a "tiny hole," through which menstrual blood... Continue ReadingThe cervix, also known as the cervical canal,... Continue Reading
When I was pregnant, I lived every day intensely. I looked up countless childbirth videos to calm myself and also to experience that moment in advance. Real scenes of natural childbirth at this stage... Continue ReadingWhen I was pregnant, I lived every day intensely.... Continue Reading
When talking about hair removal for childbirth, I immediately think of those foreign birth videos—natural births with a swollen vagina preparing for delivery, full of pubic hair not even trimmed for the occasion.... Continue ReadingWhen talking about hair removal for childbirth,... Continue Reading
Life as a woman is certainly not easy!! As if the worries and care with postpartum and a newborn baby weren't enough, you also have to be concerned with caring for your C-section scar. This can be especially... Continue ReadingLife as a woman is certainly not easy!!... Continue Reading
We all know that a pregnancy considered normal (full term) is one that goes beyond 37 weeks; when birth occurs before this period, it is called preterm birth. There are many reasons for prematurity... Continue ReadingWe all know that a pregnancy considered... Continue Reading
What woman, especially a pregnant one, has never heard about induction of labor? Often it is mentioned as something terrifying or as mistreatment at a time that should be the most magical of her life.... Continue ReadingWhat woman, especially a pregnant one, has... Continue Reading
What mom isn’t curious to meet her baby? It seems that this desire gets even bigger at the end of pregnancy, and the urge for labor to start comes on strong. The problem is when early labor is forced by... Continue ReadingWhat mom isn’t curious to meet her baby? It... Continue Reading
We are currently living through a great revolution in maternity where the appreciation for natural childbirth is increasing more and more1. Aiming for quicker postpartum recovery for the mother, breastfeeding... Continue ReadingWe are currently living through a great... Continue Reading
Throughout pregnancy, a woman's body prepares itself for the big day, childbirth. But how long can this moment take to arrive? How do you know when it's time and how to go into labor? Many questions arise... Continue ReadingThroughout pregnancy, a woman's body prepares... Continue Reading
Women are true warriors at every stage of their lives. They face situations that no man could handle and, even better, always manage to smile and go about their tasks as usual. And just when we think... Continue ReadingWomen are true warriors at every stage of... Continue Reading
A major concern for women when they find out they are pregnant is about childbirth. Some spend nine months filled with anxiety, fear, and total insecurity about the unknown, trying to imagine what this... Continue ReadingA major concern for women when they find... Continue Reading
The most dreamed-of moment for a woman who wants a child is childbirth! Aside from becoming pregnant, one of the best feelings this phase brings is that your child is about to be in your arms. Cervix... Continue ReadingThe most dreamed-of moment for a woman who... Continue Reading
At the end of pregnancy, everything seems to take an eternity! This happens because we are tired and, for sure, feeling way too heavy. It's uncomfortable even for sleeping. At this moment, putting into... Continue ReadingAt the end of pregnancy, everything seems... Continue Reading
The water breaks and the pain starts out of nowhere! Sounds like a movie scene, right? Suddenly, the lead character goes into labor and rushes to the hospital… But know that contractions aren’t always as... Continue ReadingThe water breaks and the pain starts out... Continue Reading
Contraceptives are always the best option for those returning to sexual activity soon after the baby is born. When the postpartum confinement ends and sex returns to the “puerperant” woman’s life, all possible... Continue ReadingContraceptives are always the best option... Continue Reading
Usually, women's main concern regarding a C-section is the spinal anesthesia, fear of pain, discomfort, or how they will feel at the time of application. However, a point that is not always questioned... Continue ReadingUsually, women's main concern regarding... Continue Reading
Pain is a very relative subject: what might be unbearable for me may not be so for someone else, since everyone copes with certain situations differently and for different reasons. Besides, it’s common to... Continue ReadingPain is a very relative subject: what might... Continue Reading
Throughout pregnancy, women worry and imagine what the moment of their baby’s birth will be like, what they will feel, and how they’ll know for sure that the symptoms of labor are approaching. The body gets ready... Continue ReadingThroughout pregnancy, women worry and imagine... Continue Reading
At 38 weeks, I was free from high blood pressure I fought for and dreamed a lot about my third pregnancy, and already knew that this would be my last and I wouldn’t have more children. Since I had... Continue Reading At 38 weeks, I was free from... Continue Reading
Myth or truth? What can the phases and changes of the moon really influence in childbirth? For as long as I can remember, this conversation has taken place at home. My mother has always said that during... Continue ReadingMyth or truth? What can the phases and changes... Continue Reading
