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Second Pregnancy – Difficulty Getting Pregnant
Many women experience some difficulties when trying for a second pregnancy. Even after having a previous pregnancy, sometimes the second pregnancy is a lot of work to achieve. Occasional infertility without... Continue ReadingMany women experience some difficulties... Continue Reading
Breastfeeding Leave – Rights of Mother and Baby
The period after maternity leave ends is a time of significant change in the life of both mother and baby. Exclusive breastfeeding is essential until at least the 6th month of life, so what do you do... Continue ReadingThe period after maternity leave ends is... Continue Reading
Childhood Stomatitis – What It Is and How to Treat It
Childhood stomatitis is a very common problem among children. Some moms are alarmed by their baby's persistent crying and refusal to eat, which can be the first signs. Childhood stomatitis is a viral... Continue ReadingChildhood stomatitis is a very common problem... Continue Reading
Fear of a Negative Pregnancy Test – A Trying-To-Conceive Thing
I can’t forget the feeling I had whenever a negative pregnancy test happened after many days of hoping for a possible pregnancy. The feeling is like the ground falls out from under you; emptiness really takes... Continue ReadingI can’t forget the feeling I had whenever a... Continue Reading
Uterine Curettage and Manual Intrauterine Aspiration – How the Procedure Is Done and When It Should Be Performed
Unfortunately, most of the time uterine curettage is performed during a delicate moment in a woman's life: miscarriage. A spontaneous miscarriage can occur for various reasons, and sometimes a medical... Continue ReadingUnfortunately, most of the time uterine... Continue Reading
Causes of Nausea During Pregnancy
Nausea is one of the main discomforts during pregnancy. However, there is no exact idea of when nausea really begins in pregnancy since this condition varies from woman to woman, making it difficult to... Continue ReadingNausea is one of the main discomforts during... Continue Reading
Your Baby’s Naps – 6 Important Things Every Mom Should Know
Everyone knows that children's sleep is essential for their physical and psychological development. There are also reference tables indicating the appropriate number of hours children should sleep according... Continue ReadingEveryone knows that children's sleep is... Continue Reading
Luteal Phase – The Importance of Hormones in Pregnancy
Did you know that our cycle is divided into phases? After ovulation, the luteal phase comes into play and it is the final stage of a woman's cycle. The phases of the cycle are distinct and divided into... Continue ReadingDid you know that our cycle is divided into... Continue Reading
Breast Milk Expression – How to Do It?
Many moms dream of breastfeeding! But there are moments when expressing milk is necessary, whether for storage or for donation to milk banks. Learning how to express breast milk is fundamental, so how... Continue ReadingMany moms dream of breastfeeding! But there... Continue Reading
Gestational Sac Detachment – How to Detect and Treat
Any pregnant woman is terrified to hear these four words said together: "gestational sac detachment." The gestational sac is the place where the baby grows, is protected, and is usually the first visible... Continue ReadingAny pregnant woman is terrified to hear... Continue Reading
What to Expect in Each Trimester
Pregnancy is surrounded by joy and is a wonderful phase for women. Expecting a baby, carrying and nurturing them in your womb can truly become an adventure! But what should you expect during the weeks... Continue ReadingPregnancy is surrounded by joy and is a... Continue Reading
Charms to Get Pregnant – Beliefs and Superstitions
Several girls requested this post, so here it is! First of all, this post is not about anything religious; it is just a collection of little popular beliefs that some women enjoy and choose to try. Everyone... Continue ReadingSeveral girls requested this post, so here... Continue Reading
Menstruation With Clots – What Is Happening?
A cause for concern among women, whether due to its absence or excessive presence, menstruation is always a reason for commotion. Menstruation with clots is even more alarming! Many times, we get scared... Continue ReadingA cause for concern among women, whether... Continue Reading
Confession of a Trying-to-Conceive Life – The Pain of Waiting
For those who have just discovered Famivita, you might not realize how crazy, really crazy I was when I was living the life of a woman trying to conceive. I was an anxious TTCer, full of doubts and sometimes... Continue ReadingFor those who have just discovered Famivita,... Continue Reading
Tubal Ligation Reversal – Is It Possible?
Tubal ligation1 is a permanent contraceptive method. Many women undergo this method in the heat of the moment, or because they already have many children, or because they have gone through somewhat traumatic... Continue ReadingTubal ligation1 is a permanent contraceptive... Continue Reading
Pregnancy Calculator
During pregnancy, we are introduced to a whole new world of calculations and measurements that we often have never heard of, and it’s not always easy to understand the calculations doctors make in... Continue Reading During pregnancy, we are... Continue Reading
Fertile Window Calculator
[ovulation-predictor] The fertile window is the period of time when it is possible to get pregnant1. This period is characterized by ovulation, and its duration varies from woman to woman.... Continue Reading[ovulation-predictor] The... Continue Reading
What is Prolactin – Hormones and Pregnancy
The body relies on a series of hormones, each with its own purpose. Just like progesterone, estrogen and many others, prolactin is an essential hormone for women's reproductive health. What's more, prolactin... Continue ReadingThe body relies on a series of hormones,... Continue Reading
Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy – How They Occur and How to Relieve Symptoms
Hemorrhoids are always very uncomfortable, especially hemorrhoids during pregnancy. They appear out of nowhere and can make life more complicated for pregnant women during this beautiful stage of life.... Continue ReadingHemorrhoids are always very uncomfortable,... Continue Reading
Implantation Symptoms – How and When Do They Occur?
Implantation happens when the embryo attaches itself to the wall of the uterus, more specifically to the endometrium. Yes, that same endometrium that we eliminate every cycle during menstruation is prepared... Continue ReadingImplantation happens when the embryo attaches... Continue Reading
Gestational Diabetes – How to Diagnose and Treat
Problems during pregnancy can happen, even though women dream of a completely healthy pregnancy, complications can arise such as gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is nothing more than an increase... Continue ReadingProblems during pregnancy can happen, even... Continue Reading
Endometrium and Pregnancy – The Perfect Match
When we think about pregnancy, we hardly imagine how many different combinations our body has to make for the dream to come true. The beginning of pregnancy can be a mystery for many women. So how about... Continue ReadingWhen we think about pregnancy, we hardly... Continue Reading