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This is a question that intrigues many women who are trying to get pregnant, isn't it? Knowing when to take a pregnancy test is a tough dilemma, especially if you have been trying to conceive for a long... Continue ReadingThis is a question that intrigues many women... Continue Reading
More tips from sleep specialist Michele Melão! This time, she discusses sleep disorders in children aged 5 to 12 years and how to deal with these issues, which are more common than we imagine.... Continue ReadingMore tips from sleep specialist Michele... Continue Reading
A behavioral taboo within homes is family nudity, which can be something embarrassing or natural—it all depends on how the family handles the situation. Family nudity is nothing more than parents not minding... Continue ReadingA behavioral taboo within homes is family... Continue Reading
Thrombophilia increases blood clotting in the body, and people with this condition are more prone to thrombosis. Thrombosis is the formation of clots in the veins, potentially causing blockages. Thrombophilia... Continue Reading Thrombophilia increases blood clotting in... Continue Reading
Reader and friend Amanda shares her story about the shock of discovering she had an ectopic pregnancy even after thinking she had suffered a miscarriage. For those who don’t know, an ectopic pregnancy is... Continue ReadingReader and friend Amanda shares her story... Continue Reading
It is very common for women to reach adulthood already knowing the most characteristic signs and symptoms of early pregnancy1. Women who are trying to conceive often not only know about these symptoms... Continue ReadingIt is very common for women to reach adulthood... Continue Reading
Many cases of male infertility are due to varicocele, but many people do not really know what varicocele is, or do not even know that this problem can exist until they try for a pregnancy and are unable.... Continue ReadingMany cases of male infertility are due to... Continue Reading
Labor! You can't talk about Braxton Hicks contractions without talking about it! Well, all pregnant women at some point will experience these Braxton Hicks contractions, but they are not the real contractions... Continue ReadingLabor! You can't talk about Braxton Hicks... Continue Reading
Two powerful allies for women's well-being and health are uxi amarelo and cat's claw. Have you heard about them? Few people know, but these two natural ingredients can be a big help when it comes... Continue Reading Two powerful allies for women's... Continue Reading
Much has been said in the past that pregnancy is not an illness and that women can live a normal life while pregnant, but this new phase does indeed require pregnancy care.Main RecommendationsInitially, up... Continue ReadingMuch has been said in the past that pregnancy... Continue Reading
I can't get pregnant! Many, many women say this phrase every day, and with each phrase comes a different pain and feeling. For many, getting pregnant means a lot, and with each cycle that menstruation... Continue ReadingI can't get pregnant! Many, many women say... Continue Reading
For some time now, the expression fetal distress has been widely used and also discussed by various specialists in the field as well as advocates of humanized childbirth. But what exactly is fetal distress,... Continue ReadingFor some time now, the expression fetal... Continue Reading
When we see TV and movie stars incredibly slim after childbirth, it’s easy to wonder how they lose weight so fast postpartum. What’s the secret of the stars? What postpartum weight loss diet do they use that helps... Continue ReadingWhen we see TV and movie stars incredibly... Continue Reading
You know when you get surprise bleeding, completely outside the date your period should arrive? It’s usually lighter bleeding, lasts just a few days, and seems to show up just to stain your underwear, right?... Continue ReadingYou know when you get surprise bleeding,... Continue Reading
And what expectant mother wouldn't want to have a portable ultrasound device at home? The truth is, regardless of how many pregnancies a woman has had, hearing or seeing the baby is always an amazing... Continue ReadingAnd what expectant mother wouldn't want... Continue Reading
This is a unique moment! After 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding or 4 months of formula feeding, the first foods other than milk start to be introduced into the baby’s daily routine. The first... Continue ReadingThis is a unique moment! After 6... Continue Reading
Pregnant women do not menstruate! That's right! And any type of bleeding during pregnancy can and should be investigated. There are several reasons that can cause bleeding during pregnancy1, so a good... Continue ReadingPregnant women do not menstruate! That's... Continue Reading
Famivita reader Jann, now expecting a little princess, shares how she managed to get pregnant after a hysterosalpingography1. Find out how she discovered the pregnancy shortly after having the exam! If... Continue ReadingFamivita reader Jann, now expecting a little... Continue Reading
Myth or truth? Is it really possible to get pregnant while taking birth control? And to the surprise of those who use this very effective method, the answer is yes! Those who take birth control can indeed... Continue ReadingMyth or truth? Is it really possible to... Continue Reading
The palate, labial cleft, or also known as cleft lip can appear even in the womb, but do you know why cleft lip happens? It's amazing how wise nature is—two tiny cells give rise to a baby in just a few weeks,... Continue ReadingThe palate, labial cleft, or also known... Continue Reading
The couple loves each other so much that their overflowing love brings a new life into the world. But how can you connect and have a peaceful sex life during pregnancy? A thousand concerns may run through... Continue ReadingThe couple loves each other so much that... Continue Reading
When we talk about scheduled intercourse, you might think it’s about having sex at the exact right time, right? But that’s not quite it! Behind the scheduled intercourse procedure, there’s an entire process to really make... Continue ReadingWhen we talk about scheduled intercourse,... Continue Reading
