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Uterine Height – What It Means During Pregnancy
The dream of every pregnant woman is to see her belly get bigger, growing every day. The larger the belly grows, it's a clear sign the baby is also developing. As the baby grows, so does the uterus. So,... Continue ReadingThe dream of every pregnant woman is to... Continue Reading
Choking in Babies – Now What?
Feared by ten out of ten moms, choking is a villain that greatly haunts anyone who has a newborn. What mom hasn’t found herself next to her baby checking if everything is fine with their breathing and sleep?... Continue ReadingFeared by ten out of ten moms, choking is... Continue Reading
Psychological Pregnancy – How to Recognize the Signs?
Psychological pregnancy... who hasn't heard of it? The intense desire of a woman who really wants to be a mother can go beyond just wanting—it can actually manifest physically in the body. So psychological pregnancy... Continue ReadingPsychological pregnancy... who hasn't heard... Continue Reading
Myths and Truths About Pregnancy – Superstitions and Beliefs
Washing your hair postpartum only after 40 days? And is heartburn during pregnancy a sign the baby will be born with a full head of hair? I don’t know if you’ve heard about these pregnancy myths and truths, but... Continue ReadingWashing your hair postpartum only after... Continue Reading
Getting Pregnant with Twins – What’s the Secret?
Many women, when they were younger, dreamed of carrying a huge belly with two babies, preferably a boy and a girl! That would be total happiness, wouldn’t it? Getting pregnant with twins truly is a dream.Despite all... Continue ReadingMany women, when they were younger, dreamed... Continue Reading
What Are the Benefits of Tribulus Terrestris?
Do you know about Tribulus Terrestris or what it is used for?1 It can be a great ally when it comes to male fertility, did you know that? Yes, it’s a simple plant that grows as a shrub and can actually be... Continue ReadingDo you know about Tribulus Terrestris or... Continue Reading
First Baby Teeth – When They Appear and Symptoms
As soon as the first baby teeth make their appearance, your calm little one can transform into a major drooler! Those first teeth can be quite a challenge for your baby, causing significant changes in... Continue ReadingAs soon as the first baby teeth make their... Continue Reading
Injectable Contraceptive – More Benefits or Disadvantages?
A great option for forgetful women, the injectable contraceptive can be the solution for those who choose hormonal contraception. The oral contraceptive, or the famous pill, is still the most chosen to... Continue ReadingA great option for forgetful women, the... Continue Reading
Cardiotocography – Fetal and Uterine Monitoring During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is truly a magical time in a woman’s life and proper prenatal care ensures that this moment is even better. Good prenatal care includes various types of exams, including cardiotocography1. For those... Continue ReadingPregnancy is truly a magical time in a woman’s... Continue Reading
Anxiety During Pregnancy – Time That Seems to Stand Still
The other day I was remembering my first pregnancy, it was a very beautiful moment but since I've always been a very anxious person, of course, pregnancy was no different. I remembered when I was pregnant... Continue ReadingThe other day I was remembering my first... Continue Reading
Apgar Score – Baby Vitality Exam
Right after the baby is born, they receive a score based on their physical condition. This score is important to determine if there are any issues that need to be investigated and whether there is a need... Continue ReadingRight after the baby is born, they receive... Continue Reading
Oligospermia – What Is It and How to Treat It?
Infertility—a word that can scare many people! Whether or not they want a child at the moment. Thinking about pregnancy is often considered solely a female responsibility, the ability to be fertile and get... Continue ReadingInfertility—a word that can scare many people! Whether... Continue Reading
How Does Pregnancy Happen? Step by Step from Ovulation to Implantation
Getting pregnant is a dream for many women, but do you know how pregnancy actually happens? In this post, I’ll create a sort of guide that explains the whole process in detail so that even beginners will become... Continue ReadingGetting pregnant is a dream for many women,... Continue Reading
Ultrasound in Pregnancy – When to Do It and Its Importance
What is the first reaction a woman has when she gets a positive result? Thinking about having her first ultrasound! But don’t think it’s that easy, okay? Ultrasound during pregnancy is very important. It plays... Continue ReadingWhat is the first reaction a woman has when... Continue Reading
Post-Coital Test – Check the Quality of Your Mucus
During the many years I was trying to conceive, not once did any doctor recommend the post-coital test. I think nowadays this test has been talked about more. Still, not as much as it should be. The post-coital... Continue ReadingDuring the many years I was trying to conceive,... Continue Reading
Postpartum Menstruation – When Does Everything Return to Normal?
A concern for 8 out of 10 women who have recently given birth, postpartum menstruation can make the new mom worried, whether because it is excessively heavy or absent for several months1. But... Continue ReadingA concern for 8 out of 10 women... Continue Reading
Does a False Positive Pregnancy Test Exist? – My Experience
This week I had one of the biggest scares of my life! For those who follow me, you know I have 3 children and, after my youngest daughter was born, I had a tubal ligation during my delivery due to... Continue ReadingThis week I had one of the biggest scares... Continue Reading
Speech Development of Babies and Children
This phase is certainly a milestone in a baby's life—when those first sounds start to appear, the whole family is even more enthralled. Speech development is very important and shows the child's growth progress.... Continue ReadingThis phase is certainly a milestone in a... Continue Reading
Early Menopause – How to Detect It?
Early menopause! This term can be frightening for many women, especially those who haven't had children yet. Early menopause is nothing more than the woman's ovaries stopping the production of enough... Continue ReadingEarly menopause! This term can be frightening... Continue Reading
How to Know the Right Day of Ovulation
Many women have difficulties knowing the right day of ovulation, whether due to an irregular cycle or a cycle with some type of issue, such as polycystic ovaries for example, which, in most cases, hinders... Continue ReadingMany women have difficulties knowing the... Continue Reading
Labor and Delivery – How to Know When the Time Has Come
First-time moms or not, everyone can have doubts about how to recognize the start of labor, that is, whether the time has come for the baby to be born. We always hear stories of someone who had a quick... Continue ReadingFirst-time moms or not, everyone can have... Continue Reading
Ovulation Inducer, Risks vs. Benefits
Ovulation inducers are medications based on clomiphene citrate that help women who do not ovulate or have irregular ovulation. They can be a solution for couples who dream of becoming parents but find... Continue ReadingOvulation inducers are medications based... Continue Reading