Latest Articles about Pregnancy
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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
When I was pregnant, I lived every day intensely. I looked up countless childbirth videos to calm myself and also to experience that moment in advance. Real scenes of natural childbirth at this stage... Continue ReadingWhen I was pregnant, I lived every day intensely.... Continue Reading
The body undergoes many transformations during pregnancy1, and even the vagina changes during pregnancy. You can notice changes on the outside as well as the inside, such as texture, color, appearance,... Continue ReadingThe body undergoes many transformations... 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
When talking about hair removal for childbirth, I immediately think of those foreign birth videos—natural births with a swollen vagina preparing for delivery, full of pubic hair not even trimmed for the occasion.... Continue ReadingWhen talking about hair removal for childbirth,... Continue Reading
Anxiety. This is the key word of the third trimester of pregnancy. You already start imagining how your baby is forming inside your belly, and with each passing day, the desire to meet the baby you are... Continue ReadingAnxiety. This is the key word of the third... 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
