Latest Articles about Pregnancy
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During the development of the baby, there is an interaction between the baby’s blood and the mother’s blood. The direct and indirect Coombs test is a blood test that plays a very important role in the health of... Continue ReadingDuring the development of the baby, there... Continue Reading
When I was a new mom, I confess, I got very lost! The first time was, in a way, quite messy, so today as a very experienced mom I’m going to share some tips for first-time mothers. Women who, like me, feel... Continue ReadingWhen I was a new mom, I confess, I got very... Continue Reading
When we discover a pregnancy, we should already be prepared to face changes in the body1, weight gain, and common symptoms such as nausea, frequent urges to urinate throughout the day, and swelling during... Continue ReadingWhen we discover a pregnancy, we should... Continue Reading
A question for 9 out of 10 first-time pregnant women, figuring out how to calculate pregnancy duration can be very confusing. The calculation doctors make seems like a big mystery! But know that... Continue ReadingA question for 9 out of 10... Continue Reading
Some precautions should be taken during pregnancy, but not everything people say out there is true! Pregnant women are sometimes forbidden from doing everything by friends and family. But can pregnant... Continue ReadingSome precautions should be taken during... Continue Reading
Keeping up with hair removal during pregnancy is not always an easy task! Besides the many myths surrounding this way of maintaining intimate hygiene, there are also other challenges to keeping legs and... Continue ReadingKeeping up with hair removal during pregnancy... Continue Reading
The most dreamed-of moment for a woman who wants a child is childbirth! Aside from becoming pregnant, one of the best feelings this phase brings is that your child is about to be in your arms. Cervix... Continue ReadingThe most dreamed-of moment for a woman who... Continue Reading
Pregnancy is a magical time, a moment of total dedication and, above all, great responsibility. After all, it is through maternal care that the fetus will grow and develop properly, coming into the world... Continue ReadingPregnancy is a magical time, a moment of... Continue Reading
With the rush of everyday life, psychotropic medications are increasingly needed to help with anxiety and also with modern diseases such as panic disorder1 or anxiety disorder2, for example. One of these... Continue ReadingWith the rush of everyday life, psychotropic... Continue Reading
And what mother has never felt anxious about an ultrasound? This moment is ideal to get a peek inside the womb and check if everything is going well with the baby's growth. But this exam has specific... Continue ReadingAnd what mother has never felt anxious about... Continue Reading
For those who have difficulty detecting ovulation, a useful tool that can be employed is serial ultrasound. But what is serial ultrasound? How is it performed and why is it so important? It all starts... Continue ReadingFor those who have difficulty detecting... Continue Reading
Everyone already knows that during pregnancy it is important to follow a healthy diet rich in protein, vitamins, and iron. Fruits, vegetables, and greens should be included in meals every day. But does... Continue ReadingEveryone already knows that during pregnancy... Continue Reading
At the end of pregnancy, everything seems to take an eternity! This happens because we are tired and, for sure, feeling way too heavy. It's uncomfortable even for sleeping. At this moment, putting into... Continue ReadingAt the end of pregnancy, everything seems... Continue Reading
Using heparin during pregnancy can be the solution for mothers who are already considering giving up on motherhood after experiencing repeated cases of miscarriage. Normally, people do not look to see... Continue ReadingUsing heparin during pregnancy can be the... Continue Reading
What pregnant woman doesn’t dream of this moment? Preparing the layette, washing the little clothes, packing the hospital bag... But then doubt may arise: when should you wash the baby’s clothes and when should you... Continue ReadingWhat pregnant woman doesn’t dream of this moment?... Continue Reading
One of the issues that can hinder the smooth progress of pregnancy is obstetric cholestasis, also known among doctors as intrahepatic cholestasis1. This disease can affect the mother intensely due to... Continue ReadingOne of the issues that can hinder the smooth... Continue Reading
Symptoms can play tricks on any woman’s mind, especially if she wants to get pregnant. But some aspects may go unnoticed in the first few days of pregnancy or even in more advanced pregnancies. Many end up... Continue ReadingSymptoms can play tricks on any woman’s mind,... Continue Reading
Did you know that many women reach their first orgasm during pregnancy? Sexuality is necessary and very healthy for women who are already pregnant. Of course, as long as they don't have any type of issue... Continue ReadingDid you know that many women reach their... Continue Reading
The glycemic curve is a blood test combined with an oral test that measures glucose tolerance, commonly used to investigate possible diabetes1. The test assesses the body's ability to process blood glucose... Continue ReadingThe glycemic curve is a blood test combined... Continue Reading
The water breaks and the pain starts out of nowhere! Sounds like a movie scene, right? Suddenly, the lead character goes into labor and rushes to the hospital… But know that contractions aren’t always as... Continue ReadingThe water breaks and the pain starts out... Continue Reading
During pregnancy, the first thing to appear, even before the baby, is the gestational sac. Many women find themselves with an empty sac visible on an ultrasound, especially when it is done at the very... Continue ReadingDuring pregnancy, the first thing to appear,... Continue Reading
There is little conversation about masturbation, whether due to embarrassment or because it is still a topic treated as taboo by society1. But the fact is that many people practice it to satisfy themselves... Continue ReadingThere is little conversation about masturbation,... Continue Reading
