Latest Articles about Diseases During Pregnancy
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Pregnancy is undoubtedly a magical time, eagerly anticipated by most women who dream of motherhood. The experience of creating life in your own womb and carrying a baby for 9 months, who you will... Continue ReadingPregnancy is undoubtedly a magical time,... Continue Reading
Pregnancy is a time in a woman's life when many concerns arise. We hear about so many precautions and so many diseases that often some women get lost and don't know exactly how to care for themselves... Continue ReadingPregnancy is a time in a woman's life when... Continue Reading
If you have found it curious that you started snoring after becoming pregnant, know that it is a natural process for most women1. Snoring during pregnancy is considered normal and according to experts,... Continue ReadingIf you have found it curious that you started... Continue Reading
During prenatal care, it is common for many women to report vulvovaginitis and sexually transmitted diseases, which are infectious diseases that affect the female genital area. One of the most common... Continue ReadingDuring prenatal care, it is common for many... Continue Reading
Much has been said about the well-known postpartum depression, but there is also prenatal or antepartum depression, which is less known and affects mothers even before the baby is born1. In Brazil, it... Continue ReadingMuch has been said about the well-known... Continue Reading
Pregnancy is a time of total commitment, dedication, and, above all, great responsibility. Throughout the 9 months of pregnancy, it is necessary to be extra careful with food, medications, physical... Continue ReadingPregnancy is a time of total commitment,... Continue Reading
As with any stage of life, we are subject to experiencing some health problems. However, most of them cause us greater concern when they occur during pregnancy, as they trigger fears of affecting fetal... Continue ReadingAs with any stage of life, we are subject... Continue Reading
You might be wondering, what is this cytomegalovirus? This rather complicated name is a close relative of a well-known “little guy” to many people, the herpes virus. But since it is a disease caused by... Continue ReadingYou might be wondering, what is this cytomegalovirus?... Continue Reading
I have witnessed many things in this life, including strange pregnancy cravings that could make anyone shudder! Clay, chalk, bricks, concrete blocks, charcoal, fruit larvae, and even blood! These are... Continue ReadingI have witnessed many things in this life,... Continue Reading
Using heparin during pregnancy can be the solution for mothers who are already considering giving up on motherhood after experiencing repeated cases of miscarriage. Normally, people do not look to see... Continue ReadingUsing heparin during pregnancy can be the... Continue Reading
One of the issues that can hinder the smooth progress of pregnancy is obstetric cholestasis, also known among doctors as intrahepatic cholestasis1. This disease can affect the mother intensely due to... Continue ReadingOne of the issues that can hinder the smooth... Continue Reading
In many ways, pregnancy is a time when we can't afford to slip up. If we do, it can mean that we risk not only our own health but also that of the little one growing in our belly. No mother wants harm... Continue ReadingIn many ways, pregnancy is a time when we... Continue Reading
High-risk pregnancy can fit into several situations. Normally, a smooth pregnancy is when the pregnant woman goes through it without major problems, such as no increase in blood pressure, falls, pre-eclampsia,... Continue ReadingHigh-risk pregnancy can fit into several... Continue Reading
Normally, we women are already extremely anxious, and when we become pregnant, this situation tends to get a little worse. There is so much information, new experiences, and changes happening, and anxiety... Continue ReadingNormally, we women are already extremely... Continue Reading
The term toxoplasmosis in pregnancy always scares mothers during this period, and with good reason, because even though it is an infection that is considered common for women, it can pose serious risks... Continue ReadingThe term toxoplasmosis in pregnancy always... Continue Reading
During all your prenatal visits, your obstetrician will measure your blood pressure and record it in your booklet, tracking your blood pressure history. This procedure must be performed for ongoing monitoring,... Continue ReadingDuring all your prenatal visits, your obstetrician... Continue Reading
Anemia is nothing more than low hemoglobin (red blood cells in the blood), meaning a significant drop in production due to the lack of various essential vitamins and nutrients for the body. Red blood... Continue ReadingAnemia is nothing more than low hemoglobin... Continue Reading
Hemorrhoids are always very uncomfortable, especially hemorrhoids during pregnancy. They appear out of nowhere and can make life more complicated for pregnant women during this beautiful stage of life.... Continue ReadingHemorrhoids are always very uncomfortable,... Continue Reading
Problems during pregnancy can happen, even though women dream of a completely healthy pregnancy, complications can arise such as gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is nothing more than an increase... Continue ReadingProblems during pregnancy can happen, even... Continue Reading
Psychological pregnancy... who hasn't heard of it? The intense desire of a woman who really wants to be a mother can go beyond just wanting—it can actually manifest physically in the body. So psychological pregnancy... Continue ReadingPsychological pregnancy... who hasn't heard... Continue Reading
Thrombophilia increases blood clotting in the body, and people with this condition are more prone to thrombosis. Thrombosis is the formation of clots in the veins, potentially causing blockages. Thrombophilia... Continue Reading Thrombophilia increases blood clotting in... Continue Reading
Fortunately, pre-eclampsia affects only a small percentage of pregnant women. But I myself was once diagnosed as a serious candidate for the condition and was watched closely and carefully treated by... Continue ReadingFortunately, pre-eclampsia affects only... Continue Reading
