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Egg Donation – How Does Egg Donation Work?
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
Diabetes During Pregnancy Can Pose Major Risks
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
Complications in Childbirth – Inevitable Fear
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
Side Effects of Contraceptive Methods
For couples who have already had their children or for those who do not wish to have them yet, as well as for those who are not in a serious relationship and have an active sex life, the concern about... Continue ReadingFor couples who have already had their children... Continue Reading
Montessori Method – Learning Without Limits
The Montessori method is an educational method created by a doctor named Maria Montessori. It is used in schools all over the world with children from nursery through high school. The method encourages... Continue ReadingThe Montessori method is an educational... Continue Reading
Endometriosis – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Endometriosis is a very well-known condition among women due to the intense pain it causes, but little is known about its other symptoms, how it occurs, why it causes such severe pain, and which treatments... Continue ReadingEndometriosis is a very well-known condition... Continue Reading
Symptoms of Chickenpox in Children and Adults
Varicella, also known as chickenpox, can trouble the lives of children and adults. It is caused by a virus, the varicella-zoster. Chickenpox is a close relative of herpes and may present with water-filled... Continue ReadingVaricella, also known as chickenpox, can... Continue Reading
Why Lose Weight to Get Pregnant? – Aesthetics or Health?
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
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis, also known in medicine as mucoviscidosis, is a genetic and hereditary disease. Considered a rare disease, it can affect both men and women, and the transmitting gene is passed on through... Continue Reading Cystic fibrosis, also known in medicine... Continue Reading
Bedwetting – Now What?
Potty training is considered complete after gradually removing the diaper during the day and the child is finally ready to sleep at night without a diaper. Everything goes well in the beginning until... Continue ReadingPotty training is considered complete after... Continue Reading
Natural Birth – The Strength and Beauty of Being a Woman
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
Luciana’s Birth Story – Two Premature Births, Two Victories
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
Fertility Pill Is the Latest Trend in the United States
Couples dedicated to achieving parenthood spend immeasurable fortunes and have few accessible options. With this in mind, an American company created a non-prescription product that can be used by any... Continue ReadingCouples dedicated to achieving parenthood... Continue Reading
White Discharge
The presence of white discharge during a woman's life is considered common and quite natural. This is because the female genitalia is very sensitive and also connects with practically the entire functioning... Continue ReadingThe presence of white discharge during a... Continue Reading
Episiotomy – Necessity or Disrespect to Women?
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
Life Changes With the Arrival of the Baby
As soon as pregnancy is discovered, a woman's world (and often the couple's) is transformed in the blink of an eye. Although pregnancy is a time to enjoy this entry into a new world, after the baby arrives,... Continue ReadingAs soon as pregnancy is discovered, a woman's... Continue Reading
Exercises During Pregnancy – Which Ones Can I Do?
For many people, pregnancy is synonymous with excessive care, fragility, and the impossibility of doing any kind of physical activity. This is not correct, giving rise to the popular saying “pregnancy... Continue ReadingFor many people, pregnancy is synonymous... Continue Reading
What Is the Difference Between the Flu and a Cold?
At the first sign of a sneeze and a runny nose, that's it! We already think that the flu has come knocking at our door, and fortunately that’s not always the case. Many people do not know how to distinguish the... Continue ReadingAt the first sign of a sneeze and a runny... Continue Reading
Scarlet Fever: Main Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Various diseases affect us throughout our lives, and this is a reality we cannot avoid. But on many occasions, due to lack of care or simply lack of information, we allow small complications to turn into... Continue ReadingVarious diseases affect us throughout our... Continue Reading
Natural Tips on How to Increase Breast Milk Production
Pregnancy is a period when many doubts and concerns arise, especially for first-time mothers. Many women try to research and gather as much information as possible about their health and their baby's... Continue ReadingPregnancy is a period when many doubts and... Continue Reading
No More Nausea and Sickness – With Acupressure Wristbands
Nausea and sickness can ruin any moment and fun, whether it's a walk, a stage of pregnancy, or even during a trip. Some people are more sensitive, suffer a lot with this annoying symptom, and sometimes... Continue ReadingNausea and sickness can ruin any moment... Continue Reading
Baby Belly Button Care
Girls, I made a video about how to care for your baby's umbilical stump! Find out how I took care of it and what this experience was like with my babies. The biggest challenge was with Joana's and Mel's... Continue ReadingGirls, I made a video about how to care... Continue Reading