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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
Pregnant women can eat chili peppers and there is no scientific evidence proving that chili peppers can cause birth defects or miscarriage, but it is important for women to be aware of certain issues... Continue ReadingPregnant women can eat chili peppers and... Continue Reading
Pregnancy is a time that requires extreme care, especially when it comes to diet1. It is through the foods consumed that the pregnant woman provides all the necessary nutrients for proper fetal development,... Continue ReadingPregnancy is a time that requires extreme... Continue Reading
Pets are part of the lives and histories of practically everyone. You may not have one today, but you definitely had a beloved little animal that left its mark on your life. These days, pets have become... Continue ReadingPets are part of the lives and histories... Continue Reading
When a woman finds out she is pregnant, she is naturally advised to take care of her health, and often feels motivated to change bad habits in order to have a healthy pregnancy. Ideally, a woman should... Continue ReadingWhen a woman finds out she is pregnant,... Continue Reading
The condom is a contraceptive method that offers 98% effectiveness, but even so, this estimate depends on some precautions the couple must take when using it. Getting pregnant with a condom is one... Continue ReadingThe condom is a contraceptive method that... Continue Reading
Pregnancy is a time of total commitment, dedication, and, above all, great responsibility. Throughout the 9 months of pregnancy, it is necessary to be extra careful with food, medications, physical... Continue ReadingPregnancy is a time of total commitment,... Continue Reading
