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Pregnancy is a magical time, especially when you start feeling the baby’s movements. Usually, this begins around the 18th to 20th week of pregnancy and with the movements, moms experience some very distinct sensations,... Continue ReadingPregnancy is a magical time, especially... Continue Reading
Right in the first pediatric appointments of a baby's life, the head circumference is measured. Through this measurement, it is possible to monitor development within the statistical norms for each age... Continue ReadingRight in the first pediatric appointments... Continue Reading
You are pregnant and suddenly start to feel a strange sensation — not sure if it’s pain or discomfort. But the sensation begins to turn into pain, and it’s located in your back, radiating to the front. The... Continue ReadingYou are pregnant and suddenly start to feel... Continue Reading
You are hoping for that long-awaited positive result, and to your joy, it finally happens! However, everything that seemed to be going according to your plans slips out of your hands and now, for various... Continue ReadingYou are hoping for that long-awaited positive... Continue Reading
I felt like a real alien when, among my friends who were also trying to conceive, I was the only one still waiting for my turn to get pregnant. I wondered how they had managed it? Why was I the only one... Continue ReadingI felt like a real alien when, among my... Continue Reading
Mumps is considered one of the common infections, mainly in childhood, but it is more concerning in boys. One of its main complications is male infertility, which is why the connection between mumps and... Continue ReadingMumps is considered one of the common infections,... Continue Reading
During pregnancy, a woman prepares to breastfeed1, and when her breasts start to fill with milk, she may notice something strange in the armpit area, similar to a swollen lymph node. What could it be?... Continue ReadingDuring pregnancy, a woman prepares to breastfeed1,... Continue Reading
What woman has never referred to her period, when it's very heavy, as a hemorrhage? This way of referring sounds a bit exaggerated compared to the actual bleeding of menstrual hemorrhage. If having a... Continue ReadingWhat woman has never referred to her period,... Continue Reading
One of the most well-known exams among women is the vaginal (touch) exam. During pregnancy, however, it becomes a true ally for women, and depending on your healthcare provider, it may even be performed... Continue ReadingOne of the most well-known exams among women... Continue Reading
Do you know what the correct position of the uterus is? Very few women do! That’s because it’s hardly ever discussed. Uterine position only starts to actually impact a woman's life when she begins fertility investigations. This... Continue ReadingDo you know what the correct position of... Continue Reading
For a baby to be born through vaginal delivery, the woman needs to have enough space, sufficient dilation for the baby to be born. Cervical dilation for vaginal birth happens differently for each woman1.... Continue ReadingFor a baby to be born through vaginal delivery,... Continue Reading
Ultrasound is important at any stage of a woman's life, but it becomes even more so for those who wish to get pregnant. To check if everything is in order within the reproductive system, there are several... Continue ReadingUltrasound is important at any stage of... Continue Reading
The human body is made up of a detailed structure, each part with its own function. The main structure of the face that forms the nose is a cartilage known as the nasal septum1 or quadrangular septal... Continue ReadingThe human body is made up of a detailed... Continue Reading
It is much more common than you might think to induce ovulation and still not get pregnant. Clomiphene-based ovulation inducers1 can help, but they are not miracle workers! You can induce ovulation for... Continue ReadingIt is much more common than you might think... Continue Reading
Luteinizing hormone, or LH as it is more commonly known, is one of the key players in the female fertile cycle. Contrary to what many people think, LH (Luteinizing Hormone) is not always actively present... Continue ReadingLuteinizing hormone, or LH as it is more... Continue Reading
We parents often say that we know our children very well, when they are sad, anxious about something, or excited for some reason. However, there are certain situations in which children withdraw, and... Continue ReadingWe parents often say that we know our children... Continue Reading
Did you know there are several drugs used to increase the chances of conception? And like other medications, metformin was originally developed for specific purposes, such as treating type 2... Continue ReadingDid you know there are several drugs used... Continue Reading
Who doesn't swoon at the sight of a little newborn? All wrinkly, bald or with a bit of hair, with that wonderful baby smell? That toothless gum adds an extra charm that makes us melt. But what’s truly surprising... Continue ReadingWho doesn't swoon at the sight of a little... Continue Reading
When we think about discovering a pregnancy, the first symptom that comes to mind is a missed period, right? But did you know that many women continue to menstruate throughout their entire pregnancy?... Continue ReadingWhen we think about discovering a pregnancy,... Continue Reading
I want to start this text by saying that under no circumstances do we encourage the use of medication or remedies to bring on your period without medical guidance. This article serves only to give guidance... Continue ReadingI want to start this text by saying that... Continue Reading
Pregnancy is a period that calls for extra care, a proper diet, and monthly medical checkups. Among the main precautions to ensure a healthy pregnancy and the well-being of both mother and baby, weight... Continue ReadingPregnancy is a period that calls for extra... Continue Reading
One of the greatest fears for pregnant women is preterm labor. It can happen for several reasons, but the main reason that speeds up a spontaneous and early birth is cervical incompetence1.What is a Protruding SacWomen... Continue ReadingOne of the greatest fears for pregnant women... Continue Reading
