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How Do I Know I’m Ovulating Without Seeing Mucus?
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
How Long Does It Take to Get Pregnant After Stopping Birth Control?
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
Does Garrafada for Getting Pregnant Work or Not?
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
What is a Nabothian Cyst? – Causes and Treatment
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
Child Motor Coordination – Developing at Their Own Pace
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?
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
One Step Ovulation Test
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 Test Positive and Blood Test Negative! Now What?
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
What is Thrush?
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
How to Interpret Pregnancy Test and Beta HCG Results
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
Ovarian Follicle – Where It All Begins!
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
5-Week Ultrasound – I Didn’t See the Baby, Now What?
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
Unplanned Pregnancy – Carelessness or Recklessness?
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
PMS or Pregnancy – How to Tell the Difference?
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
Contraception While Breastfeeding – Most Common Options and When to Start
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
Streptococcus Test – What Is the Need?
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
What Is the Role of the Fallopian Tubes in Fertility?
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
Women’s Health Remedy – Effective Herbal Medicine for the Cycle
I'm always asked about Women's Health, a herbal medicine that often helps with irregular cycles and in cases of amenorrhea (absence of menstruation). But is there a correct way to take it so as not to... Continue ReadingI'm always asked about Women's Health, a... Continue Reading
Pregnancy After Miscarriage – When to Resume Trying?
When a miscarriage happens, the couple's world falls apart. Trying again requires some physical preparation, and it can be a delicate matter depending on how the pregnancy ended. Generally, early miscarriages... Continue ReadingWhen a miscarriage happens, the couple's... Continue Reading
Down Syndrome – Types and How to Cope
Down syndrome is the result of a genetic alteration that occurs in about 1 in every 700 babies born. Studies still cannot state the exact reason, but indicate that the vast majority of cases... Continue ReadingDown syndrome is the result of a genetic... Continue Reading
What Is the Best Day to Get Pregnant? Understand Your Fertile Window
A question that doesn't go away, especially among women trying to conceive or planning for pregnancy: What is the best day to get pregnant? In fact, it's not such a simple topic to understand, but it's... Continue ReadingA question that doesn't go away, especially... Continue Reading
Ovulation Pain – Why Does It Happen
A typical symptom of ovulation for some women, ovulation pain can indicate that the fertile period has arrived and it’s time to have intercourse. However, not all women know that the discomfort that appears for... Continue ReadingA typical symptom of ovulation for some... Continue Reading