Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a special time for every woman. Some are blessed after a long period of trying, others are lucky to have gotten their little miracles on the very first cycle, but all face this transformative period with its joys and challenges.
Latest Articles about Pregnancy

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Breastfeeding Leave – Rights of Mother and Baby
The period after maternity leave ends is a time of significant change in the life of both mother and baby. Exclusive breastfeeding is essential until at least the 6th month of life, so what do you do... Continue ReadingThe period after maternity leave ends is... Continue Reading
Uterine Curettage and Manual Intrauterine Aspiration – How the Procedure Is Done and When It Should Be Performed
Unfortunately, most of the time uterine curettage is performed during a delicate moment in a woman's life: miscarriage. A spontaneous miscarriage can occur for various reasons, and sometimes a medical... Continue ReadingUnfortunately, most of the time uterine... Continue Reading
Causes of Nausea During Pregnancy
Nausea is one of the main discomforts during pregnancy. However, there is no exact idea of when nausea really begins in pregnancy since this condition varies from woman to woman, making it difficult to... Continue ReadingNausea is one of the main discomforts during... Continue Reading
Luteal Phase – The Importance of Hormones in Pregnancy
Did you know that our cycle is divided into phases? After ovulation, the luteal phase comes into play and it is the final stage of a woman's cycle. The phases of the cycle are distinct and divided into... Continue ReadingDid you know that our cycle is divided into... Continue Reading
Gestational Sac Detachment – How to Detect and Treat
Any pregnant woman is terrified to hear these four words said together: "gestational sac detachment." The gestational sac is the place where the baby grows, is protected, and is usually the first visible... Continue ReadingAny pregnant woman is terrified to hear... Continue Reading
What to Expect in Each Trimester
Pregnancy is surrounded by joy and is a wonderful phase for women. Expecting a baby, carrying and nurturing them in your womb can truly become an adventure! But what should you expect during the weeks... Continue ReadingPregnancy is surrounded by joy and is a... Continue Reading
Pregnancy Calculator
During pregnancy, we are introduced to a whole new world of calculations and measurements that we often have never heard of, and it’s not always easy to understand the calculations doctors make in... Continue Reading During pregnancy, we are... Continue Reading
Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy – How They Occur and How to Relieve Symptoms
Hemorrhoids are always very uncomfortable, especially hemorrhoids during pregnancy. They appear out of nowhere and can make life more complicated for pregnant women during this beautiful stage of life.... Continue ReadingHemorrhoids are always very uncomfortable,... Continue Reading
Implantation Symptoms – How and When Do They Occur?
Implantation happens when the embryo attaches itself to the wall of the uterus, more specifically to the endometrium. Yes, that same endometrium that we eliminate every cycle during menstruation is prepared... Continue ReadingImplantation happens when the embryo attaches... Continue Reading
Gestational Diabetes – How to Diagnose and Treat
Problems during pregnancy can happen, even though women dream of a completely healthy pregnancy, complications can arise such as gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is nothing more than an increase... Continue ReadingProblems during pregnancy can happen, even... Continue Reading
Endometrium and Pregnancy – The Perfect Match
When we think about pregnancy, we hardly imagine how many different combinations our body has to make for the dream to come true. The beginning of pregnancy can be a mystery for many women. So how about... Continue ReadingWhen we think about pregnancy, we hardly... Continue Reading
Uterine Height – What It Means During Pregnancy
The dream of every pregnant woman is to see her belly get bigger, growing every day. The larger the belly grows, it's a clear sign the baby is also developing. As the baby grows, so does the uterus. So,... Continue ReadingThe dream of every pregnant woman is to... Continue Reading
Psychological Pregnancy – How to Recognize the Signs?
Psychological pregnancy... who hasn't heard of it? The intense desire of a woman who really wants to be a mother can go beyond just wanting—it can actually manifest physically in the body. So psychological pregnancy... Continue ReadingPsychological pregnancy... who hasn't heard... Continue Reading
Myths and Truths About Pregnancy – Superstitions and Beliefs
Washing your hair postpartum only after 40 days? And is heartburn during pregnancy a sign the baby will be born with a full head of hair? I don’t know if you’ve heard about these pregnancy myths and truths, but... Continue ReadingWashing your hair postpartum only after... Continue Reading
Getting Pregnant with Twins – What’s the Secret?
Many women, when they were younger, dreamed of carrying a huge belly with two babies, preferably a boy and a girl! That would be total happiness, wouldn’t it? Getting pregnant with twins truly is a dream.Despite all... Continue ReadingMany women, when they were younger, dreamed... Continue Reading
Cardiotocography – Fetal and Uterine Monitoring During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is truly a magical time in a woman’s life and proper prenatal care ensures that this moment is even better. Good prenatal care includes various types of exams, including cardiotocography1. For those... Continue ReadingPregnancy is truly a magical time in a woman’s... Continue Reading
Anxiety During Pregnancy – Time That Seems to Stand Still
The other day I was remembering my first pregnancy, it was a very beautiful moment but since I've always been a very anxious person, of course, pregnancy was no different. I remembered when I was pregnant... Continue ReadingThe other day I was remembering my first... Continue Reading
How Does Pregnancy Happen? Step by Step from Ovulation to Implantation
Getting pregnant is a dream for many women, but do you know how pregnancy actually happens? In this post, I’ll create a sort of guide that explains the whole process in detail so that even beginners will become... Continue ReadingGetting pregnant is a dream for many women,... Continue Reading
Ultrasound in Pregnancy – When to Do It and Its Importance
What is the first reaction a woman has when she gets a positive result? Thinking about having her first ultrasound! But don’t think it’s that easy, okay? Ultrasound during pregnancy is very important. It plays... Continue ReadingWhat is the first reaction a woman has when... Continue Reading
Labor and Delivery – How to Know When the Time Has Come
First-time moms or not, everyone can have doubts about how to recognize the start of labor, that is, whether the time has come for the baby to be born. We always hear stories of someone who had a quick... Continue ReadingFirst-time moms or not, everyone can have... Continue Reading
Thrombophilia – During Pregnancy or Not, It Needs to Be Treated
 Thrombophilia increases blood clotting in the body, and people with this condition are more prone to thrombosis. Thrombosis is the formation of clots in the veins, potentially causing blockages. Thrombophilia... Continue Reading Thrombophilia increases blood clotting in... Continue Reading
An Ectopic Pregnancy, Reader Amanda’s Story
Reader and friend Amanda shares her story about the shock of discovering she had an ectopic pregnancy even after thinking she had suffered a miscarriage. For those who don’t know, an ectopic pregnancy is... Continue ReadingReader and friend Amanda shares her story... Continue Reading