Latest Articles about Pregnancy
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Especially for first-time moms, maternity leave is a topic that raises many questions and can seem complicated. Maternity leave, or maternity pay, is a right acquired by women and mandatory by law, designed... Continue ReadingEspecially for first-time moms, maternity... 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
The cesarean section (surgical delivery) has been widely used in Brazil1, especially in private maternity hospitals, where up to 83% of cases opt for this method, according to the National... Continue ReadingThe cesarean section (surgical delivery)... Continue Reading
Amniocentesis is a pregnancy test used to detect certain conditions in the baby, such as Down syndrome. It's not exactly a routine test because it carries some risks. Due to its purpose, it is categorized... Continue ReadingAmniocentesis is a pregnancy test used to... Continue Reading
Choosing a baby’s name is one of the most important and difficult steps in a couple’s life, as there are tons of options for girls and boys, and it’s something that lasts a lifetime. The process of analyzing baby names can... Continue ReadingChoosing a baby’s name is one of the most important... Continue Reading
Everything happened so fast! But the moment you held the positive test result in your hands, it felt like 9 months would take an eternity to go by. And as soon as you blinked, the end of pregnancy... Continue ReadingEverything happened so fast! But the moment... Continue Reading
About 15 days before the baby is born, a woman can already enter a clinical condition called pre-labor1—especially first-time mothers (primigravidas). It’s important to know the symptoms of this period and... Continue ReadingAbout 15 days before the baby is born,... 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
Pregnant women can eat chili peppers and there is no scientific evidence proving that chili peppers can cause birth defects or miscarriage, but it is important for women to be aware of certain issues... Continue ReadingPregnant women can eat chili peppers and... Continue Reading
Pregnancy is a time that requires extreme care, especially when it comes to diet1. It is through the foods consumed that the pregnant woman provides all the necessary nutrients for proper fetal development,... Continue ReadingPregnancy is a time that requires extreme... Continue Reading
Pets are part of the lives and histories of practically everyone. You may not have one today, but you definitely had a beloved little animal that left its mark on your life. These days, pets have become... Continue ReadingPets are part of the lives and histories... Continue Reading
When a woman finds out she is pregnant, she is naturally advised to take care of her health, and often feels motivated to change bad habits in order to have a healthy pregnancy. Ideally, a woman should... Continue ReadingWhen a woman finds out she is pregnant,... 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
When the moment of birth arrives, the baby positions itself in various ways in the uterus, with the most common and well-known being the cephalic position1. According to obstetric specialists, this is... Continue ReadingWhen the moment of birth arrives, the baby... Continue Reading
To really be pregnant do you need to have a lot of nausea, vomiting, discomfort, aches all over your body and similar symptoms? THAT'S A LIE! This is what all women expect when they think about pregnancy,... Continue ReadingTo really be pregnant do you need to have... Continue Reading
Especially by the middle of pregnancy, many women are already thinking about childbirth, some feeling anxious for the moment their baby will arrive and others feeling a mix of anxiety and various insecurities.... Continue ReadingEspecially by the middle of pregnancy, many... Continue Reading
Among the various signs presented by a pregnant woman's body when the baby is close to being born, it is common for women to complain about diarrhea. Both constipation and loose bowels are some of the... Continue ReadingAmong the various signs presented by a pregnant... Continue Reading
A recurring question among first-time mothers is: what are contraction pains like and what are the measures that help identify when the baby is close to being born. This concern often comes up especially... Continue ReadingA recurring question among first-time mothers... Continue Reading
Pregnant women should not get a tattoo during pregnancy. It is a contraindicated procedure and can bring many risks both for the child's development and the mother's health. According to specialists,... Continue ReadingPregnant women should not get a tattoo during... 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
