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The routine of modern life is increasingly hectic: work, home, children, and exhausting schedules. A calm and stress-free pregnancy these days is not an easy task, but due to the harm of stress during... Continue ReadingThe routine of modern life is increasingly... Continue Reading
The cesarean section (surgical delivery) has been widely used in Brazil1, especially in private maternity hospitals, where up to 83% of cases opt for this method, according to the National... Continue ReadingThe cesarean section (surgical delivery)... Continue Reading
Intestinal constipation, commonly known as “bowel irregularity” or “constipation,” can occur in newborn babies. This health issue is characterized by difficulty passing stools, due to a large volume of... Continue ReadingIntestinal constipation, commonly known... Continue Reading
After being protected inside the mother’s womb, the child needs to adapt to the new environment and will gradually start to get used to the changes. But this adaptation also happens with the mother, who after... Continue ReadingAfter being protected inside the mother’s... Continue Reading
If your baby was born with a flat or lopsided head, or if the shape of the head began to change as a newborn, don’t worry, it can return to normal. This clinical condition is known as cranial asymmetry1 or... Continue ReadingIf your baby was born with a flat or lopsided... Continue Reading
When a baby isn't pooping, we immediately suspect they may be constipated: the infamous “constipation” or intestinal constipation1. In newborn babies, this can be even more worrying. However, not every... Continue ReadingWhen a baby isn't pooping, we immediately... Continue Reading
Just like drinking water and eating, sleep is also essential for life. The body needs a good night's sleep for development and to help memorize things learned throughout the day. All this happens because... Continue ReadingJust like drinking water and eating, sleep... Continue Reading
When babies are very young, they still have no awareness of the existence of things around them. But just like anyone else, babies also go through different phases. Around six months old, they start to... Continue ReadingWhen babies are very young, they still have... Continue Reading
Amniocentesis is a pregnancy test used to detect certain conditions in the baby, such as Down syndrome. It's not exactly a routine test because it carries some risks. Due to its purpose, it is categorized... Continue ReadingAmniocentesis is a pregnancy test used to... Continue Reading
There are natural remedies to fight constipation in babies, such as prune water, which is recommended by many pediatricians. In the first months after birth, the baby’s intestinal transit is not fully functional... Continue ReadingThere are natural remedies to fight constipation... Continue Reading
Find boy names using search and a variety of filters. The news of a baby on the way warms the hearts of parents and family, especially when a particular gender is desired and nature delivers. In... Continue ReadingFind boy names using search and a variety... Continue Reading
Choosing a baby’s name is one of the most important and difficult steps in a couple’s life, as there are tons of options for girls and boys, and it’s something that lasts a lifetime. The process of analyzing baby names can... Continue ReadingChoosing a baby’s name is one of the most important... Continue Reading
Throughout a woman's life, millions of exams and procedures are needed, especially for those who are trying to get pregnant and find it difficult to achieve a positive result. However, when it comes to... Continue ReadingThroughout a woman's life, millions of exams... Continue Reading
Among the main symptoms of pregnancy1, some are more well-known than others. Famous examples include morning sickness, heightened sense of smell, or breast pain. But intestinal issues, on the other hand,... Continue ReadingAmong the main symptoms of pregnancy1, some... Continue Reading
A thickened endometrium is characterized by the uterine lining becoming too thick. The condition of a thickened endometrium causes bleeding that can lead to an irregular menstrual period.
Endometrial hyperplasia1... Continue ReadingA thickened endometrium is characterized... Continue Reading
Everything happened so fast! But the moment you held the positive test result in your hands, it felt like 9 months would take an eternity to go by. And as soon as you blinked, the end of pregnancy... Continue ReadingEverything happened so fast! But the moment... Continue Reading
The chances of skin dryness in babies are much higher than in adults. At this stage, their dermis is very thin and delicate, so water and moisturizing components are lost much more quickly—up to three times... Continue ReadingThe chances of skin dryness in babies are... Continue Reading
About 15 days before the baby is born, a woman can already enter a clinical condition called pre-labor1—especially first-time mothers (primigravidas). It’s important to know the symptoms of this period and... Continue ReadingAbout 15 days before the baby is born,... Continue Reading
Exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months of age is already a standard recommendation, and only after this period should new foods be introduced. Even though this is a recommendation from the World... Continue ReadingExclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months... Continue Reading
Amid constant social changes, people's behavior regarding family formation is also evolving. In Brazil and around the world, more and more couples are choosing to be together, but decide together what... Continue ReadingAmid constant social changes, people's behavior... Continue Reading
With all the changes that occur in a woman's body due to pregnancy1, her immune system also begins to undergo changes. Women have lower immunity during this period, making them more prone to catching... Continue ReadingWith all the changes that occur in a woman's... Continue Reading
Much has been said about the well-known postpartum depression, but there is also prenatal or antepartum depression, which is less known and affects mothers even before the baby is born1. In Brazil, it... Continue ReadingMuch has been said about the well-known... Continue Reading
