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One of the most common problems among women are fibroids 1, and most only discover them incidentally when the doctor orders routine exams. In other cases, they only find out about the fibroid during... Continue ReadingOne of the most common problems among women... Continue Reading
Dear hopeful moms-to-be, in today’s myth-busting, and along the same lines as the homemade bleach pregnancy tests and boiling urine, the vinegar pregnancy test, Pine-Sol test, and Coca-Cola test have flooded... Continue ReadingDear hopeful moms-to-be, in today’s myth-busting, and... Continue Reading
A little-known problem, but one that affects many women, is uterine varicose veins, also known as pelvic varicose veins1. These are dilated veins that appear in the area of the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian... Continue ReadingA little-known problem, but one that affects... Continue Reading
Pregnancy in itself is already full of emotions, feelings of highs and lows, mood swings, easy crying, etc. When it is not planned by a couple, time takes its course and the desire transforms, being accepted... Continue ReadingPregnancy in itself is already full of emotions,... Continue Reading
Adolescence itself is already a very complicated and turbulent stage to go through and deal with, especially when hormones start to bubble up and no one can hold them back. Therefore, every bit of care,... Continue ReadingAdolescence itself is already a very complicated... Continue Reading
Extremely sweet, licorice is used for various purposes, both culinary and herbal. Scientifically proven as a medicinal plant, licorice root makes a big difference for those seeking natural solutions for... Continue ReadingExtremely sweet, licorice is used for various... Continue Reading
In the past, a chubby baby or child was a sign of good health, and being too thin was a cause for concern. Grandparents loved to see their little grandchildren chubby, with plenty of rolls. However, nowadays,... Continue ReadingIn the past, a chubby baby or child was... Continue Reading
Pain is a very relative subject: what might be unbearable for me may not be so for someone else, since everyone copes with certain situations differently and for different reasons. Besides, it’s common to... Continue ReadingPain is a very relative subject: what might... Continue Reading
The flu is already an annoying and uncomfortable illness for us adults. Now, imagine what it's like for our little ones who can't express what they're feeling and end up becoming irritable from the discomfort.... Continue ReadingThe flu is already an annoying and uncomfortable... Continue Reading
Every girl, when she reaches the age of 8 or 9, already starts to notice some changes in women’s bodies, mainly by observing her mother. It is natural for girls in this age range to feel anxious... Continue ReadingEvery girl, when she reaches the age of... Continue Reading
Throughout pregnancy, women worry and imagine what the moment of their baby’s birth will be like, what they will feel, and how they’ll know for sure that the symptoms of labor are approaching. The body gets ready... Continue ReadingThroughout pregnancy, women worry and imagine... Continue Reading
Pregnancy is one of the greatest dreams of women, but there is always a big concern: the postpartum period. What will happen to my body after childbirth? Will I be able to handle everything on my own?... Continue ReadingPregnancy is one of the greatest dreams... Continue Reading
Can you menstruate while pregnant? It's a question on the minds of nine out of ten women trying to conceive. The implantation bleeding can confuse many women, who may think it is the start of their period.... Continue ReadingCan you menstruate while pregnant? It's... Continue Reading
Endometriosis is caused when the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus starts to grow and involve other organs in the body, outside the uterine cavity, possibly settling on the bladder and intestine,... Continue ReadingEndometriosis is caused when the tissue... Continue Reading
A dream for many women, a twin pregnancy can bring just as many changes to a woman's body as a singleton pregnancy. But do you actually know how to detect a twin pregnancy and what changes to expect for... Continue ReadingA dream for many women, a twin pregnancy... Continue Reading
It is quite common for babies to have red spots on their skin, especially in the first months of life. These can appear due to natural causes, because of sensitive skin, or may be triggered by a variety... Continue ReadingIt is quite common for babies to have red... Continue Reading
When a couple decides it's time to grow the family and, after months and months of trying, isn't successful, the first thing that comes to mind is that the woman may not be able to have children and needs... Continue ReadingWhen a couple decides it's time to grow... Continue Reading
One of the best ways to prevent early or unwanted pregnancy is through hormonal birth control formulas. The problem begins when you don't know which contraceptive is most appropriate for your body. Furthermore,... Continue ReadingOne of the best ways to prevent early or... Continue Reading
During all your prenatal visits, your obstetrician will measure your blood pressure and record it in your booklet, tracking your blood pressure history. This procedure must be performed for ongoing monitoring,... Continue ReadingDuring all your prenatal visits, your obstetrician... Continue Reading
When we come across that little stick for the first time, we ask ourselves: okay, now how do I take a pregnancy test? You might say: Oh, taking a pregnancy test is the easiest thing in the world, but... Continue ReadingWhen we come across that little stick for... Continue Reading
Many women become alarmed by any discharge during pregnancy. But did you know that not all secretions that appear during pregnancy are bad? Discharge is always associated with diseases or infections,... Continue ReadingMany women become alarmed by any discharge... Continue Reading
While researching about pregnancy, I came across a rather controversial topic: at-home artificial insemination. But what is this, really? So many women pay a considerable amount to have a clinical procedure... Continue ReadingWhile researching about pregnancy, I came... Continue Reading
