Latest Articles about Pregnancy
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When a woman is expecting her miracle of life, while being intimate with her partner, she might think that the baby is feeling unwell, seeing the penis, or being poked by it. However, what few people... Continue ReadingWhen a woman is expecting her miracle of... 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
Women have been gaining more freedom and autonomy every day. That old idea of the 'weaker sex' completely dependent on a husband is gone. Along with independence comes the freedom to come and go without... Continue ReadingWomen have been gaining more freedom and... 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
You see a commercial and cry, watch a beautiful movie and cry, your husband asks you something and what do you do? Cry! If they don’t have the pizza flavor you wanted, then you cry… Why are pregnant women so... Continue ReadingYou see a commercial and cry, watch a beautiful... 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
It is very difficult to deal with conflicting feelings at this moment in life. Imagine having so many plans for the coming years, and suddenly you discover a pregnancy that was not in your immediate plans... Continue ReadingIt is very difficult to deal with conflicting... Continue Reading
The placenta is the only temporary organ in the human body that resides in the female body for a unique and exclusive period such as pregnancy. Besides this curious fact, it is extremely important, not... Continue ReadingThe placenta is the only temporary organ... Continue Reading
As I always say, once the anxiety of trying to get pregnant passes, then comes the anxiety to find out the baby’s sex! It seems that at no time are we moms ever fully satisfied! That’s why techniques to discover... Continue ReadingAs I always say, once the anxiety of trying... 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
Pregnancy is a magical time, especially when you start feeling the baby’s movements. Usually, this begins around the 18th to 20th week of pregnancy and with the movements, moms experience some very distinct sensations,... Continue ReadingPregnancy is a magical time, especially... 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
You are hoping for that long-awaited positive result, and to your joy, it finally happens! However, everything that seemed to be going according to your plans slips out of your hands and now, for various... Continue ReadingYou are hoping for that long-awaited positive... 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
One of the most well-known exams among women is the vaginal (touch) exam. During pregnancy, however, it becomes a true ally for women, and depending on your healthcare provider, it may even be performed... Continue ReadingOne of the most well-known exams among women... Continue Reading
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
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
Pregnancy is a period that calls for extra care, a proper diet, and monthly medical checkups. Among the main precautions to ensure a healthy pregnancy and the well-being of both mother and baby, weight... Continue ReadingPregnancy is a period that calls for extra... 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
Also known as Trisomy 18, Edwards Syndrome is a genetic disorder in which the fetus has three sets of chromosome 18, whereas the normal count would be only two. This condition causes problems in... Continue ReadingAlso known as Trisomy 18, Edwards... Continue Reading
One phase that is not greatly anticipated during pregnancy—but all women know will happen—is the swelling stage. Some women suffer so much with this discomfort that they have difficulty walking and even doing simple... Continue ReadingOne phase that is not greatly anticipated... 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
