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One of the most common things you hear from women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant is that they intend to bottle-feed their baby because they don't want to have sagging breasts after breastfeeding.... Continue ReadingOne of the most common things you hear from... Continue Reading
Every woman who hasn't given birth yet has wondered about this: does vaginal birth make the vagina loose? It's a natural thought for all women before having their first child, and it's not difficult to... Continue ReadingEvery woman who hasn't given birth yet has... Continue Reading
Who hasn’t heard that a woman who has just had a baby won’t be fertile for a long period, especially if she is breastfeeding? Well, scientifically speaking and in practice, that's not quite true. Many women... Continue ReadingWho hasn’t heard that a woman who has just had... Continue Reading
Every mother has probably heard that breast milk is the best food for the baby. But what some may not know is what nutrition should look like for those who are breastfeeding and how what she eats can... Continue ReadingEvery mother has probably heard that breast... Continue Reading
For many women, the arrival of a child is a source of joy and love, but not for all! Some experience after the birth of their babies feelings of sadness, fear, insecurity, anger, and may even reach the... Continue ReadingFor many women, the arrival of a child is... Continue Reading
A very important moment in a woman's life is the birth of her child. Whether it is the first birth or not, the Accompanying Person Law no. 11.108, established in April 2005, guarantees... Continue ReadingA very important moment in a woman's life... Continue Reading
It is a fact that cesarean section is an extensive surgery. In it, 7 layers of tissue are cut, including the skin, muscles, and the uterus itself to remove the baby. However, it is a very safe... Continue ReadingIt is a fact that cesarean section is an... Continue Reading
Women are often alarmed by the amount and speed at which their hair begins to fall out during breastfeeding after the birth of a baby, especially since hair can be found all over the house. Hormonal changes... Continue ReadingWomen are often alarmed by the amount and... Continue Reading
The desire to lose weight quickly and get back in shape is common among women who have recently given birth. However, it’s no secret that the most effective way to lose weight after childbirth, besides maintaining... Continue ReadingThe desire to lose weight quickly and get... Continue Reading
In the postpartum period, there are discomforts and pains that are part of the recovery phase. Headaches, twinges in the back, and discomfort during sexual intercourse are some of the common discomforts... Continue ReadingIn the postpartum period, there are discomforts... Continue Reading
A cut in the perineum, or episiotomy, is a procedure performed by some obstetricians to make it easier for the baby to pass during vaginal delivery. Usually, it is a painless process since it is performed... Continue ReadingA cut in the perineum, or episiotomy, is... Continue Reading
Whenever I say I have 3 children, people are almost always shocked. I've been called all sorts of things... Courageous, crazy, adventurous, clueless, and many other things (some nice, others not so... Continue ReadingWhenever I say I have 3 children,... Continue Reading
The birth of a child is a moment the mother looks forward to. Seeing your miracle take shape is an incredible feeling! This event can happen in several ways, one of which is by cesarean section. Cesarean... Continue ReadingThe birth of a child is a moment the mother... Continue Reading
During pregnancy, a woman prepares to breastfeed1, and when her breasts start to fill with milk, she may notice something strange in the armpit area, similar to a swollen lymph node. What could it be?... Continue ReadingDuring pregnancy, a woman prepares to breastfeed1,... Continue Reading
It’s funny, but ever since I can remember, I’ve heard my mother talk about things the “elders” used to say. It was all about what you could and couldn’t do, this or that to help with breastfeeding and postpartum... In fact,... Continue ReadingIt’s funny, but ever since I can remember, I’ve... Continue Reading
Among the thousands of questions we ask ourselves when we're pregnant, the baby's eye color is one of the most common. Especially when one of the parents or grandparents has light eyes. The desire for... Continue ReadingAmong the thousands of questions we ask... Continue Reading
Among the various concerns a woman should have during the postpartum period, postpartum underwear should be on your shopping list. Just as important as nursing bras with good support and absorbent pads... Continue ReadingAmong the various concerns a woman should... Continue Reading
Many women do not know this, but it is possible not to menstruate throughout the entire breastfeeding period! Yes, the hormones responsible for breastfeeding, oxytocin and prolactin, can prevent menstruation... Continue ReadingMany women do not know this, but it is possible... 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
Feeling the baby move even after birth can have a very simple explanation: it's the 'mother of the body'! Many older women talk about this condition, which can even scare some new mothers, as it is a... Continue ReadingFeeling the baby move even after birth can... Continue Reading
Hemorrhage, even this word by itself without any other context, can instill fear and also create a bad impression. In general, hemorrhage is the loss of blood through some bodily organ and can be a... Continue Reading Hemorrhage, even this word by itself... Continue Reading
Sex is good, wonderful, and moves many people's lives! Of course, pregnancy is achieved this way, and a couple in a passionate relationship needs to have an active and compatible intimate life. But what... Continue ReadingSex is good, wonderful, and moves many people's... Continue Reading
