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If you have a heavy or even normal cycle and suddenly find yourself with light menstruation and a different appearance, you might be worried. Is it a problem? Could light menstruation be a sign of pregnancy?... Continue ReadingIf you have a heavy or even normal cycle... Continue Reading
As soon as a period is late, the first question that comes to a woman's mind is: am I pregnant? The fact is, a missed period alone, or even the same symptoms that appear before it happens, are not always... Continue ReadingAs soon as a period is late, the first question... Continue Reading
Children are full of surprises: one moment they're happily playing and bouncing around, and a few minutes later they're complaining about some kind of pain. There's headache, foot pain, toothache, and... Continue ReadingChildren are full of surprises: one moment... Continue Reading
The menstrual cycle is like clockwork for some women, while for others it's full of surprises. The body goes through various hormonal changes in each phase: proliferative, ovulatory, and luteal. The length... Continue ReadingThe menstrual cycle is like clockwork for... Continue Reading
It’s funny, but ever since I can remember, I’ve heard my mother talk about things the “elders” used to say. It was all about what you could and couldn’t do, this or that to help with breastfeeding and postpartum... In fact,... Continue ReadingIt’s funny, but ever since I can remember, I’ve... Continue Reading
Also known as Trisomy 18, Edwards Syndrome is a genetic disorder in which the fetus has three sets of chromosome 18, whereas the normal count would be only two. This condition causes problems in... Continue ReadingAlso known as Trisomy 18, Edwards... Continue Reading
One phase that is not greatly anticipated during pregnancy—but all women know will happen—is the swelling stage. Some women suffer so much with this discomfort that they have difficulty walking and even doing simple... Continue ReadingOne phase that is not greatly anticipated... Continue Reading
The cervix, also known as the cervical canal, is part of the female reproductive system and is directly connected to the vagina1. It has a small passage, like a "tiny hole," through which menstrual blood... Continue ReadingThe cervix, also known as the cervical canal,... Continue Reading
When I was pregnant, I lived every day intensely. I looked up countless childbirth videos to calm myself and also to experience that moment in advance. Real scenes of natural childbirth at this stage... Continue ReadingWhen I was pregnant, I lived every day intensely.... Continue Reading
Going to the bathroom is such a natural part of being human—or should it be? Unfortunately, many people struggle with this. Constipation is a problem that affects not only adults but also children, causing much... Continue ReadingGoing to the bathroom is such a natural... Continue Reading
Unlike in our grandparents’ time, marriage has become increasingly rare, and for those who choose to formalize their union, very few couples manage to maintain it! The problem in this situation is the... Continue ReadingUnlike in our grandparents’ time, marriage... Continue Reading
The fertile phase is very important for couples who want to have children, especially for women. And one of the signs of this phase is exactly fertile mucus, or as it is also known, egg white discharge.... Continue ReadingThe fertile phase is very important for... Continue Reading
The body undergoes many transformations during pregnancy1, and even the vagina changes during pregnancy. You can notice changes on the outside as well as the inside, such as texture, color, appearance,... Continue ReadingThe body undergoes many transformations... Continue Reading
Did you know that during the fertile period, the uterus adapts to receive the sperm and thus enable fertilization? Yes! Our bodies are intelligent in all physiological aspects. The cervix is an extension... Continue ReadingDid you know that during the fertile period,... Continue Reading
My belly twitched! Could I be pregnant? When you’re trying to get pregnant, every sign, no matter how small, can seem really important, right? Could this or that sign mean pregnancy?You’re lying down and suddenly you... Continue ReadingMy belly twitched! Could I be pregnant?... Continue Reading
As with any stage of life, we are subject to experiencing some health problems. However, most of them cause us greater concern when they occur during pregnancy, as they trigger fears of affecting fetal... Continue ReadingAs with any stage of life, we are subject... Continue Reading
It's not uncommon to hear reports from women who are newly pregnant, even before reaching 8 weeks, who have experienced some bleeding1. Any spotting during the first weeks of pregnancy can be very... Continue ReadingIt's not uncommon to hear reports from women... Continue Reading
It may seem strange, but many people have this question: can anal sex cause pregnancy? Can ejaculation in this area so far from the uterus actually result in pregnancy? Let's take a look at female anatomy... Continue ReadingIt may seem strange, but many people have... Continue Reading
When talking about hair removal for childbirth, I immediately think of those foreign birth videos—natural births with a swollen vagina preparing for delivery, full of pubic hair not even trimmed for the occasion.... Continue ReadingWhen talking about hair removal for childbirth,... Continue Reading
Anxiety. This is the key word of the third trimester of pregnancy. You already start imagining how your baby is forming inside your belly, and with each passing day, the desire to meet the baby you are... Continue ReadingAnxiety. This is the key word of the third... Continue Reading
A topic that has come up recently is the importance of measuring the baby's head during prenatal care, in addition to the commonly measured weight and size. This is because, through a simple ultrasound,... Continue ReadingA topic that has come up recently is the... Continue Reading
You might be wondering, what is this cytomegalovirus? This rather complicated name is a close relative of a well-known “little guy” to many people, the herpes virus. But since it is a disease caused by... Continue ReadingYou might be wondering, what is this cytomegalovirus?... Continue Reading
