Recent Topics
Check out the latest articles published by our medical team in this category
What woman trying to conceive has never caught herself thinking: why can't I get pregnant? What am I doing wrong that pregnancy just isn't happening? The problem goes far beyond having sex at the right... Continue ReadingWhat woman trying to conceive has never... Continue Reading
Some people are born with eyes of different colors; this is the result of a genetic anomaly called heterochromia or ocular heterochromia. It is a very rare issue that affects the pigmentation of the iris,... Continue ReadingSome people are born with eyes of different... Continue Reading
The desire to get pregnant can make everything feel rushed… especially the beta hCG! Did you know it takes some time for hCG levels to rise in the body? Yes, a positive result doesn't always appear right... Continue ReadingThe desire to get pregnant can make everything... Continue Reading
Many women today postpone their personal lives for various reasons. One of the main ones is their professional life, or even the fact that they only found their true love after the age of 35. The... Continue ReadingMany women today postpone their personal... Continue Reading
Sucking the thumb is a habit that might seem very cute, especially in newborn babies. However, it is a habit that can continue as the child grows and, later on, cause problems for the child. The habit... Continue ReadingSucking the thumb is a habit that might... Continue Reading
One of the biggest signs—if not the main one—that a woman is ovulating is cervical mucus, right? But many women don’t have abundant mucus. So, what do you do when you never see this mucus during your fertile window? How... Continue ReadingOne of the biggest signs—if not the main one—that... Continue Reading
One of the questions that always pops up here on TF in readers' comments is: how long does it take to get pregnant after stopping birth control? It’s definitely a complex question, and although we hear many... Continue ReadingOne of the questions that always pops up... Continue Reading
Who hasn't heard of garrafada? Those with Northeastern roots, or with relatives or friends from this region, have certainly come across garrafada or at least heard of its reputation. Garrafada is a mixture... Continue ReadingWho hasn't heard of garrafada? Those with... Continue Reading
The uterus1 is a fundamental part for women of childbearing age. It will be the main place that supports the baby and shelters it from fertilization until birth. However, there are some cases that put... Continue ReadingThe uterus1 is a fundamental part for women... Continue Reading
Known as motor coordination, it is the ability to move muscles precisely, giving total control over the body. It is possible to notice children's motor coordination skills through everyday activities... Continue ReadingKnown as motor coordination, it is the ability... Continue Reading
Is it possible to get pregnant without penetration? It might sound like an absurd question, but it’s not! Do you know the risk you take with those steamy make-out sessions with your boyfriend? Well, it’s a... Continue ReadingIs it possible to get pregnant without penetration?... Continue Reading
The ovulation test has increasingly become a close ally for women trying to conceive. Although it is still not widely known among women in general, it has already become a favorite of many who are looking... Continue ReadingThe ovulation test has increasingly become... Continue Reading
Pharmacy tests are great! A real modern convenience for anyone trying to get pregnant, right? However, they can sometimes come with headaches in some unusual situations. One of the many situations that... Continue ReadingPharmacy tests are great! A real modern... Continue Reading
Who hasn't heard that phrase when picking up a baby: don't kiss them or they might get thrush!? Many people don't even know what it is and confuse it with heat rash that often appears in some regions... Continue ReadingWho hasn't heard that phrase when picking... Continue Reading
Most questions about pregnancy tests are about the results. Interpreting them isn’t always so easy; but with this little help, it can be much easier to understand what the report means. When we do a blood or... Continue ReadingMost questions about pregnancy tests are... Continue Reading
Did you know that the follicle is essential for a woman to get pregnant? Yes, it is where everything begins. For pregnancy to occur, the ovarian follicle must be present and have an ideal size to indicate... Continue ReadingDid you know that the follicle is essential... Continue Reading
The most common report from people who have a 5-week ultrasound is the absence of the fetus, and consequently, panic! Is the pregnancy not viable, is it anembryonic, will it work out, what if, what if,... Continue ReadingThe most common report from people who have... Continue Reading
Anyone who dreams of becoming pregnant would never consider the idea of an abortion. But have you ever stopped to think about the despair of a woman or girl faced with an unplanned pregnancy? What are... Continue ReadingAnyone who dreams of becoming pregnant would... Continue Reading
Pregnancy symptoms and PMS symptoms are very similar, have you noticed? And sometimes they’re so real, they really confuse women! PMS or pregnancy? How can you tell one from the other?PMS is an event that causes... Continue ReadingPregnancy symptoms and PMS symptoms are... Continue Reading
Contraceptives are always the best option for those returning to sexual activity soon after the baby is born. When the postpartum confinement ends and sex returns to the “puerperant” woman’s life, all possible... Continue ReadingContraceptives are always the best option... Continue Reading
Streptococcus1 is a bacterium commonly found in the mouth area, which is why it is naturally transmitted through kissing or sharing objects such as cutlery and cups. Because it is present in the mouth,... Continue ReadingStreptococcus1 is a bacterium commonly found... Continue Reading
When we talk about getting pregnant, we usually think only about the egg and sperm, and that’s it—the magic has already happened! But did you know that there’s a lot more involved in this process than most people realize?... Continue ReadingWhen we talk about getting pregnant, we... Continue Reading
