Latest Articles about Pregnancy
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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
Many women today postpone their personal lives for various reasons. One of the main ones is their professional life, or even the fact that they only found their true love after the age of 35. The... Continue ReadingMany women today postpone their personal... Continue Reading
The most common report from people who have a 5-week ultrasound is the absence of the fetus, and consequently, panic! Is the pregnancy not viable, is it anembryonic, will it work out, what if, what if,... Continue ReadingThe most common report from people who have... Continue Reading
Contraceptives are always the best option for those returning to sexual activity soon after the baby is born. When the postpartum confinement ends and sex returns to the “puerperant” woman’s life, all possible... Continue ReadingContraceptives are always the best option... Continue Reading
Streptococcus1 is a bacterium commonly found in the mouth area, which is why it is naturally transmitted through kissing or sharing objects such as cutlery and cups. Because it is present in the mouth,... Continue ReadingStreptococcus1 is a bacterium commonly found... Continue Reading
When a miscarriage happens, the couple's world falls apart. Trying again requires some physical preparation, and it can be a delicate matter depending on how the pregnancy ended. Generally, early miscarriages... Continue ReadingWhen a miscarriage happens, the couple's... Continue Reading
Pregnancy is already a period of changes in the body and especially of major hormonal changes1. Because of this, it is natural for a woman to feel insecure and develop feelings of fear during pregnancy,... Continue ReadingPregnancy is already a period of changes... Continue Reading
In many ways, pregnancy is a time when we can't afford to slip up. If we do, it can mean that we risk not only our own health but also that of the little one growing in our belly. No mother wants harm... Continue ReadingIn many ways, pregnancy is a time when we... Continue Reading
