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The changes that pregnancy can bring to a woman are many, both psychological and physical1. While some parts of the body change and adapt to welcome a new life, other parts are also indirectly affected.... Continue ReadingThe changes that pregnancy can bring to... Continue Reading
Among the doubts that arise during pregnancy, those about sex are some of the most discussed, but also those that generate the most discomfort or even embarrassment for some women to talk about. The topic... Continue ReadingAmong the doubts that arise during pregnancy,... Continue Reading
Medicine estimates that between 15,000 and 26,000 live-born children, one has dwarfism. If we estimate that one in 20,000 babies has the condition in Brazil, there would be... Continue ReadingMedicine estimates that between 15,000... Continue Reading
Taking medication, no matter what type, always raises doubts and questions for various reasons. One of the topics that causes the most confusion when it comes to this, is whether an antibiotic cancels... Continue ReadingTaking medication, no matter what type,... Continue Reading
Suddenly you give your daughter a bath and notice a swelling in her breasts. But how can that be? She’s still a baby—what could this be? This increase in breast size in children is called precocious thelarche1. Many... Continue ReadingSuddenly you give your daughter a bath and... Continue Reading
If we do a quick internet search for "morning-after pill while pregnant," we will find several questions about it. There are doubts and fears about its consequences for the baby. It may seem pointless... Continue ReadingIf we do a quick internet search for "morning-after... Continue Reading
When a woman finds out her baby's sex, she chooses the name, thinks about the clothes, the room, the color of the decor, but one thing that is often not considered is the hygiene of babies' and children's... Continue ReadingWhen a woman finds out her baby's sex, she... Continue Reading
Can you tell what's on the menu even before you enter the restaurant? Does the scent of a perfume from the other side of the street upset your stomach? A heightened sense of smell during pregnancy is... Continue ReadingCan you tell what's on the menu even before... Continue Reading
Even with excellent medical monitoring during pregnancy, some problems can arise. However, this monitoring will certainly help to ensure these problems do not get worse or turn into something more serious... Continue ReadingEven with excellent medical monitoring during... Continue Reading
Diseases are a part of our lives, whether we like it or not. They exist, and it’s a fact that, at some point, one of them might catch us. There are many types of diseases that appear for no apparent reason and... Continue ReadingDiseases are a part of our lives, whether... Continue Reading
Children’s growth and development are natural factors, but they often raise many questions for parents due to certain phases. Sometimes we come across minor issues like childhood underarm odor, which may... Continue ReadingChildren’s growth and development are natural factors,... Continue Reading
Many women who are pregnant experience stomach discomfort that is often referred to as heartburn or sometimes just simple indigestion. However, reflux during pregnancy1 is the correct name for this condition,... Continue ReadingMany women who are pregnant experience stomach... Continue Reading
Suddenly you notice that your nails appear yellowish, peeling, or when you take off your shoes you feel a sharp pain under one of your toes and when you look, you see an injury. All this is the consequence... Continue ReadingSuddenly you notice that your nails appear... Continue Reading
Having food poisoning means that something consumed contained some type of bacteria, virus, or toxin that causes the body to react negatively1. This reaction is often characterized by vomiting, nausea,... Continue ReadingHaving food poisoning means that something... Continue Reading
Gastritis is the medical term used when there is inflammation in the lining of the stomach wall, and this can lead to many digestive problems1. Gastritis during pregnancy is quite common; often, a pregnant... Continue ReadingGastritis is the medical term used when... Continue Reading
Most people think that child malnutrition is a problem only in underdeveloped countries. It is true that the majority of deaths involving malnutrition happen in these countries, especially on the African... Continue ReadingMost people think that child malnutrition... Continue Reading
It can be frightening to have cramps during pregnancy, as a million things might run through your mind. But most women will experience some discomfort, after all, the body is changing every day. And let's... Continue ReadingIt can be frightening to have cramps during... Continue Reading
Although pregnancy is a time of great joy, it is also a time when women must be extremely cautious. With so many changes happening inside the body, there are always many risks, and one of them is tetanus.... Continue ReadingAlthough pregnancy is a time of great joy,... Continue Reading
Suddenly, without any warning signs, warts appear. When hidden, they often don’t get much attention. However, when they show up in visible areas like the face, for example, it’s hard not to be bothered by them.... Continue ReadingSuddenly, without any warning signs, warts... Continue Reading
The birth of a baby is a moment of joy not just for the parents, but also for everyone involved in that child's life. The feeling of the end of a cycle and the real beginning of a new life is unique and... Continue ReadingThe birth of a baby is a moment of joy not... Continue Reading
The concerns that arise in a woman when she finds out she is pregnant are not few. Doubts come from everywhere—about appearance, about diet, physical activity, and especially about health, such as questions surrounding... Continue ReadingThe concerns that arise in a woman when... Continue Reading
The human skin is the largest organ of the human body1. It is also the most exposed to the external environment, so it is clear that it is an organ that can be affected by various types of diseases.... Continue ReadingThe human skin is the largest organ of the... Continue Reading
