Latest Articles about Pregnancy
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This is usually one of the most magical moments of pregnancy. In ultrasound exams, we can see the baby inside the womb. And when we see, we know the baby is really there and the pregnancy is real. Over... Continue ReadingThis is usually one of the most magical... Continue Reading
In my grandmother's time, the postpartum diet for women who had just given birth was mainly based on a lot of chicken broth and sweet corn pudding. It was said these foods increased milk production, but... Continue ReadingIn my grandmother's time, the postpartum... Continue Reading
As soon as we find out we’re pregnant, it’s perfectly normal to be super curious and concerned about the size and weight of the fetus during pregnancy, always wanting to make sure everything’s okay at every prenatal visit... Continue ReadingAs soon as we find out we’re pregnant, it’s perfectly... Continue Reading
The other day, wandering through Facebook, I saw a photo of a 10-year-old girl with a little baby bump that read: I Love My Baby. Honestly, it was shocking—after all, she is even younger than my eldest daughter... Continue ReadingThe other day, wandering through Facebook,... Continue Reading
We often see in movies, soap operas, or even with a friend or close relative, that the water breaks and, right away, labor begins. But things don't always happen as expected. Some surprises may occur,... Continue ReadingWe often see in movies, soap operas, or... Continue Reading
Recently, Simony gave birth to Antony, her fourth child! Simony is the mother of Ryan, Aisha, and Pietra, and for all her deliveries she underwent a C-section. Antony was born on October 25th at Pró Matre... Continue ReadingRecently, Simony gave birth to Antony, her... Continue Reading
I think a lot of people know the show I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant on Discovery Woman, but even before it aired I had already witnessed a case and I had already heard of one in the family. Well, the first... Continue ReadingI think a lot of people know the show I... Continue Reading
