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Why the rush, ladies? Why do we want to get pregnant so fast, at the speed of light, in the blink of an eye? If only wanting meant being able... If we could just think about it one day and be pregnant... Continue ReadingWhy the rush, ladies? Why do we want to... Continue Reading
When a couple decides that the time has come to grow the family and have a baby, fulfilling those plans is not always so quick. Some couples can take months or even years to get the long-awaited positive... Continue ReadingWhen a couple decides that the time has... Continue Reading
If only getting pregnant happened just the way we want... Snap your fingers and boom! Here comes a baby. But that's not the case—and for many! For some lucky ones, just being near a pair of boxers and pregnancy... Continue ReadingIf only getting pregnant happened just the... Continue Reading
I have recently been living with a case of sickle cell anemia. My friend Carol, unfortunately, has this autoimmune syndrome that affects 2 out of every 100 Black people in Brazil. This... Continue ReadingI have recently been living with a case... 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 can be wonderful, but it also brings some fears and requires care. But those 9 months when your whole life changes are only the beginning of a new life: there is a lot to learn and many... Continue ReadingPregnancy can be wonderful, but it also... Continue Reading
HPV, or as it is scientifically known, human papillomavirus, is a sexually transmitted disease. Considered the most common sexually transmitted disease, studies show that at least 50% of the general... Continue ReadingHPV, or as it is scientifically known, human... Continue Reading
Every month, around the same time, the bothersome menstrual cramps visit women. Some feel them so mildly that they're almost unnoticeable, while others suffer so much that they feel unwell as their period... Continue ReadingEvery month, around the same time, the bothersome... 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
This one is for boy moms, of course! Lol When we receive the much-awaited news during pregnancy about the baby’s gender, it’s an extremely happy moment! Whether the baby is a boy or a girl, there are certain things... Continue ReadingThis one is for boy moms, of course! Lol... 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
When a woman decides that the time has come to get pregnant, the gynecologist will request a series of tests for evaluation, which will determine whether it is possible to become pregnant naturally or... Continue ReadingWhen a woman decides that the time has come... Continue Reading
I always hear people say, "how nice it would be if a baby came with a manual!" It's true, so how about a basic manual on how to care for a newborn baby? Do you know how to change a baby's clothes? What... Continue ReadingI always hear people say, "how nice it would... 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
Parental alienation happens a lot in cases of separated parents, did you know that? The simple act of saying something negative about the father or mother to the child can have more than just a negative... Continue ReadingParental alienation happens a lot in cases... Continue Reading
Each part of the body has its function, whether it is to ensure the body's systems run smoothly or even to protect against risks from external invaders. When any function changes, the body responds by... Continue ReadingEach part of the body has its function,... 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
External and internal pads, overnight or daily, with wings or without, for light flow or heavy flow... You are certainly well acquainted with all these options in the battle against our beloved and sometimes... Continue ReadingExternal and internal pads, overnight or... Continue Reading
The dream of many women is to get pregnant, to have a beautiful, big, and healthy belly. The problem arises when infertility is present in the couple's life. Many times this infertility has no apparent... Continue ReadingThe dream of many women is to get pregnant,... Continue Reading
Nowadays, it is possible for us to be cured of many diseases that, in the past, were fatal for most of us. Thanks to advances in medicine, we are living in a time where there is real hope for cure and... Continue ReadingNowadays, it is possible for us to be cured... 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
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
