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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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
Braxton Hicks Contractions – How to Identify False Contractions
Labor! You can't talk about Braxton Hicks contractions without talking about it! Well, all pregnant women at some point will experience these Braxton Hicks contractions, but they are not the real contractions... Continue ReadingLabor! You can't talk about Braxton Hicks... Continue Reading
Pregnancy Care – Tips and Suggestions for Expectant Mothers’ Peace of Mind
Much has been said in the past that pregnancy is not an illness and that women can live a normal life while pregnant, but this new phase does indeed require pregnancy care.Main RecommendationsInitially, up... Continue ReadingMuch has been said in the past that pregnancy... Continue Reading
Fetal Distress – An Indication for Delivery?
For some time now, the expression fetal distress has been widely used and also discussed by various specialists in the field as well as advocates of humanized childbirth. But what exactly is fetal distress,... Continue ReadingFor some time now, the expression fetal... Continue Reading
Diets to Lose Weight After Childbirth: Anna Hickmann and Celebrity Secrets
When we see TV and movie stars incredibly slim after childbirth, it’s easy to wonder how they lose weight so fast postpartum. What’s the secret of the stars? What postpartum weight loss diet do they use that helps... Continue ReadingWhen we see TV and movie stars incredibly... Continue Reading
Fetal Monitor – Listen to Your Baby’s Heartbeat at Home!
And what expectant mother wouldn't want to have a portable ultrasound device at home? The truth is, regardless of how many pregnancies a woman has had, hearing or seeing the baby is always an amazing... Continue ReadingAnd what expectant mother wouldn't want... Continue Reading
Bleeding at the Beginning of Pregnancy – What to Do?
Pregnant women do not menstruate! That's right! And any type of bleeding during pregnancy can and should be investigated. There are several reasons that can cause bleeding during pregnancy1, so a good... Continue ReadingPregnant women do not menstruate! That's... Continue Reading
Sexual Intercourse During Pregnancy – Is It Allowed?
The couple loves each other so much that their overflowing love brings a new life into the world. But how can you connect and have a peaceful sex life during pregnancy? A thousand concerns may run through... Continue ReadingThe couple loves each other so much that... Continue Reading
What Body Changes to Expect During Pregnancy?
Sometimes it only truly sinks in that the positive result has arrived with the changes in the body during pregnancy. And these changes can start even before the positive test, creating that suspicion... Continue ReadingSometimes it only truly sinks in that the... Continue Reading
First Pregnancy – Initial Exams and Procedures
And the dream of your first pregnancy finally comes true. But now what? What should you do right after finding out that your positive result has finally arrived? Well, first of all, take a deep breath... Continue ReadingAnd the dream of your first pregnancy finally... Continue Reading
Linea Nigra and Skin Spots During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, there are many transformations in the body, skin, and hair that women need to face due to the hormonal changes experienced during the gestational phase1. Among these changes are skin... Continue ReadingDuring pregnancy, there are many transformations... Continue Reading
Vaccines During Pregnancy – Which Are the Most Important to Take
It’s always good to keep your vaccinations up to date, but during pregnancy, it’s even more important to do so. Therefore, vaccines during pregnancy should be kept current, whether they are specific to pregnancy or... Continue ReadingIt’s always good to keep your vaccinations up... Continue Reading
How to Count the Weeks of Pregnancy
A very common question for many women, pregnant or not, is how to count the weeks of pregnancy, even when having regular cycles1. Another question is whether you can calculate pregnancy duration only... Continue ReadingA very common question for many women, pregnant... Continue Reading
Amniotic Fluid – Is Low or Excessive Amount a Problem?
Water, as always, is the source of life. And during pregnancy, it couldn’t be any different. Amniotic fluid is essential for pregnancy. The function of amniotic fluid is to protect the baby during gestation and... Continue ReadingWater, as always, is the source of life.... Continue Reading
Everything About Vaginal Birth – Does the Umbilical Cord Interfere?
Vaginal birth is surrounded by myths and truths, and lately, with the boom in the humanization of childbirth, women have become more aware and have made different choices from those we are used to seeing... Continue ReadingVaginal birth is surrounded by myths and... Continue Reading
How to Convert Pregnancy Weeks into Months?
As we know, these days pregnancy is counted in weeks, but it wasn’t always like this. In the past, pregnancies were counted in months, not weeks1, and this can make things a bit confusing for women. Which month... Continue ReadingAs we know, these days pregnancy is counted... Continue Reading