Latest Articles about Pregnancy
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I will never forget when I picked up the test result at the lab—it was Brazil’s opening day at the World Cup. POSITIVE. It was so hard to accept and believe—this was not the right moment, I had just moved into my new... Continue ReadingI will never forget when I picked up the... Continue Reading
When we decided to have a second child, I knew I didn't want to go through the pain and suffering I experienced during the vaginal birth of my first daughter, but I still wanted a natural delivery. I... Continue ReadingWhen we decided to have a second child,... Continue Reading
It was Thursday, December 20th, 2014, and it was prenatal check-up day. The appointments were already weekly and, on this day, I was turning 39 weeks pregnant. I was anxious, with no symptoms... Continue ReadingIt was Thursday, December 20th, 2014,... Continue Reading
Below is reader Daniela's account of the obstetric violence she experienced when she had to undergo a curettage procedure. But after all, what is obstetric violence? Going against the ideals of humanized... Continue ReadingBelow is reader Daniela's account of the... Continue Reading
I am very pleased to welcome Daiana Barasa today. She has come to talk more and clarify what constitutes obstetric violence, a topic still rarely discussed among mothers and expectant mothers. It is important... Continue ReadingI am very pleased to welcome Daiana Barasa... Continue Reading
Being pregnant is not being sick, but it does require special care and, especially at the start of pregnancy, the care should be even greater, because this is when the fetus is forming. It is during the... Continue ReadingBeing pregnant is not being sick, but it... Continue Reading
When it comes to putting together a baby layette, a first-time mom can feel lost among so many accessories available in the world of baby items, so how about some tips on what is really useful when it... Continue ReadingWhen it comes to putting together a baby... Continue Reading
A subject that was once only brought up in extreme cases and often avoided to prevent scandals, DNA testing has been increasingly sought after by fathers who are uncertain about their babies’ paternity.... Continue ReadingA subject that was once only brought up... Continue Reading
The female body works in an impressive way, with each change of phase, signs are given of these changes. This also happens when a pregnancy begins and the body starts to show the first symptoms of pregnancy.... Continue ReadingThe female body works in an impressive way,... Continue Reading
The name doesn't even remotely suggest what it means, and if you ask most women if they have tocophobia, they will promptly answer no. But is that really true? The term is unknown, but what causes tocophobia... Continue ReadingThe name doesn't even remotely suggest what... Continue Reading
Pregnancy cravings have an air of mystery, because out of nowhere in the middle of the night a woman can suddenly crave a food that's hard to find, like jackfruit with Dijon mustard sauce, or as happened... Continue ReadingPregnancy cravings have an air of mystery,... Continue Reading
Nowadays, one of the rarest types of birth is natural birth. Even though, in recent years, more people have been seeking this type of birth and professionals who support it, it is still a minority, even... Continue ReadingNowadays, one of the rarest types of birth... Continue Reading
Many women, when experiencing suspicious symptoms or even a late period, immediately suspect pregnancy. However, at the first sign of menstruation or bleeding, they claim that it was just a false alarm,... Continue ReadingMany women, when experiencing suspicious... Continue Reading
Right after confirming the pregnancy through a blood test or beta HCG as recommended by your doctor, the obstetrician will order the first prenatal tests, among them to check for possible HIV in pregnancy.... Continue ReadingRight after confirming the pregnancy through... Continue Reading
The fear of complications during childbirth happens to all women during pregnancy, especially at the beginning when the pregnancy has just been discovered. The fear of the unknown and of what might... Continue Reading The fear of complications during... Continue Reading
The egg is chosen based on the physical characteristics of the donor and the recipient[/caption] When pregnancy becomes a goal and a dream to be fulfilled, for some couples the task is simple. But in some... Continue ReadingThe egg is chosen based on the physical... Continue Reading
Both gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes during pregnancy pose significant health risks to both women and their babies. When discovered during pregnancy, diabetes is referred to as gestational... Continue ReadingBoth gestational diabetes and type 2... Continue Reading
Facing a pregnancy, whether planned or not, without the partner's help, with limited resources and support can be a very frightening experience. That is why the subject of alimony for pregnant women is... Continue ReadingFacing a pregnancy, whether planned or not,... Continue Reading
Normally, among women, one of the most talked about subjects is all about incredible and miraculous diets to lose weight and shed those stubborn extra pounds that just won't budge from the scale. When... Continue ReadingNormally, among women, one of the most talked... Continue Reading
I love, I love watching birth videos, and the ones that catch my attention the most are those of natural births. Nature designed women so that they can give birth in a magical way. I think all females... Continue ReadingI love, I love watching birth videos, and... Continue Reading
My first little princess, Angélica, was born in 2008. I was super happy and the pregnancy was smooth. But at 32 weeks, problems started, and I was already 3 cm dilated. I had two steroid... Continue ReadingMy first little princess, Angélica, was born... Continue Reading
When we women discover we are pregnant, inevitably one of the first thoughts is about the day of childbirth. What will it be like? Will I feel a lot of pain? Will everything go well? And unfortunately,... Continue ReadingWhen we women discover we are pregnant,... Continue Reading
