Latest Articles about Pregnancy Problems
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Pregnancy affects a woman's body in a variety of ways. Far beyond just nausea and morning sickness at the beginning or the constant mood swings that this stage can cause, you notice needs that your body... Continue ReadingPregnancy affects a woman's body in a variety... Continue Reading
During prenatal care, it is common for many women to complain of vulvovaginitis, which are infectious diseases that affect the female genital region. Among these, candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, and... Continue ReadingDuring prenatal care, it is common for many... 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
The routine of modern life is increasingly hectic: work, home, children, and exhausting schedules. A calm and stress-free pregnancy these days is not an easy task, but due to the harm of stress during... Continue ReadingThe routine of modern life is increasingly... Continue Reading
With all the changes that occur in a woman's body due to pregnancy1, her immune system also begins to undergo changes. Women have lower immunity during this period, making them more prone to catching... Continue ReadingWith all the changes that occur in a woman's... 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
More common than you might think, reports of stomach pain during pregnancy are unanimous among pregnant women. When we think about pregnancy, we usually don't expect these discomforts, which can often... Continue ReadingMore common than you might think, reports... Continue Reading
Associated with family unity and happy parents, pregnancy can also cause turmoil in the relationship between future parents, with serious consequences. A Famivita study reveals the overall scope of... Continue Reading Associated with family unity and... Continue Reading
You are pregnant and suddenly start to feel a strange sensation — not sure if it’s pain or discomfort. But the sensation begins to turn into pain, and it’s located in your back, radiating to the front. The... Continue ReadingYou are pregnant and suddenly start to feel... Continue Reading
When we think about discovering a pregnancy, the first symptom that comes to mind is a missed period, right? But did you know that many women continue to menstruate throughout their entire pregnancy?... Continue ReadingWhen we think about discovering a pregnancy,... 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
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
It's not uncommon to hear reports from women who are newly pregnant, even before reaching 8 weeks, who have experienced some bleeding1. Any spotting during the first weeks of pregnancy can be very... Continue ReadingIt's not uncommon to hear reports from women... Continue Reading
A topic that has come up recently is the importance of measuring the baby's head during prenatal care, in addition to the commonly measured weight and size. This is because, through a simple ultrasound,... Continue ReadingA topic that has come up recently is the... 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
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
Yes! Pregnancy outside the uterus does exist, but it is a completely unviable pregnancy for both the mother and the baby. This type of pregnancy brings several problems for the mother and, if not addressed... Continue ReadingYes! Pregnancy outside the uterus does exist,... Continue Reading
One day you find out you’re pregnant! Some are truly shocked and a million thoughts run through their mind. Others feel such overwhelming joy that they can’t think about anything else except celebrating! However, as... Continue ReadingOne day you find out you’re pregnant! Some are... Continue Reading
Love is a beautiful, magical feeling that happens when you least expect it. It takes over your life and thoughts in an uncontrollable way, and suddenly, you're living the beginning of a new story. One... Continue ReadingLove is a beautiful, magical feeling that... Continue Reading
For the embryo to develop safely and peacefully, the body has its own mechanisms, and amniotic fluid is one of them. Amniotic fluid is the fluid inside the sac, located inside the uterus, and it has several... Continue ReadingFor the embryo to develop safely and peacefully,... Continue Reading