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When a mom holds her baby for the first time, she immediately starts getting to know all the little faces they make, including the one they make when pooping. The pushing face is quite characteristic... Continue ReadingWhen a mom holds her baby for the first... Continue Reading
For those who see such a beautiful and adorable baby, it’s hard to imagine that growth spurts can affect the mood of this sweet little creature and that everything can change for a simple reason: a baby’s growth... Continue ReadingFor those who see such a beautiful and adorable... Continue Reading
Sometimes it only truly sinks in that the positive result has arrived with the changes in the body during pregnancy. And these changes can start even before the positive test, creating that suspicion... Continue ReadingSometimes it only truly sinks in that the... Continue Reading
Pharmacy pregnancy tests are true allies for women when the question of pregnancy arises. They are becoming more effective and sensitive, and some are even as accurate as the blood test beta-hCG itself.... Continue ReadingPharmacy pregnancy tests are true allies... Continue Reading
So your fertile window has barely passed and the pregnancy symptoms before a missed period appear... Is it possible? How can you tell the difference between post-ovulation symptoms and real pregnancy... Continue ReadingSo your fertile window has barely passed... Continue Reading
Some women have such a punctual menstrual cycle that their period seems to arrive at the exact same time. Are you one of them? If so, you're very lucky! Most women have a very irregular menstrual cycle... Continue ReadingSome women have such a punctual menstrual... Continue Reading
And the dream of your first pregnancy finally comes true. But now what? What should you do right after finding out that your positive result has finally arrived? Well, first of all, take a deep breath... Continue ReadingAnd the dream of your first pregnancy finally... Continue Reading
I've always heard that a woman's sixth sense is very strong. Especially when it comes to things about the body and also in these cases of pregnancy. Sometimes I found myself thinking, "I think I'm pregnant"... Continue ReadingI've always heard that a woman's sixth sense... Continue Reading
Fontanelle or simply soft spot1, this gap is the space the baby has between the bones of the skull, and it serves various purposes, such as acting as a spring during childbirth to facilitate passage through... Continue ReadingFontanelle or simply soft spot1, this gap... Continue Reading
During pregnancy, there are many transformations in the body, skin, and hair that women need to face due to the hormonal changes experienced during the gestational phase1. Among these changes are skin... Continue ReadingDuring pregnancy, there are many transformations... Continue Reading
After giving birth, a woman sees herself as a new person, and offering her breast to her child seems to bring the best of feelings, but many doubts can arise during this breastfeeding phase, including... Continue ReadingAfter giving birth, a woman sees herself... Continue Reading
The menstrual cycle is where the entire cycle of life begins. When a girl gets her period (menarche), it means that a life is now able to generate another life. Pregnancy depends on ovulation to happen,... Continue ReadingThe menstrual cycle is where the entire... Continue Reading
Have you ever heard of the ovulation test? Seen as a helpful tool for women trying to get pregnant, the ovulation test was created to assist with conception1. Well known and widely used abroad, the ovulation... Continue ReadingHave you ever heard of the ovulation test?... Continue Reading
Specialist and child consultant Michele Melão once again discusses some peculiarities that occur in baby's sleep—very interesting!"This probably sounds familiar to many mothers. My baby slept like an angel until 4... Continue ReadingSpecialist and child consultant Michele... Continue Reading
It’s always good to keep your vaccinations up to date, but during pregnancy, it’s even more important to do so. Therefore, vaccines during pregnancy should be kept current, whether they are specific to pregnancy or... Continue ReadingIt’s always good to keep your vaccinations up... Continue Reading
When a woman becomes pregnant, many changes begin to take place. After the birth of her child, a whole new series of changes also occur. The body’s readjustment after the postpartum period is slow, but not... Continue ReadingWhen a woman becomes pregnant, many changes... Continue Reading
A very common question for many women, pregnant or not, is how to count the weeks of pregnancy, even when having regular cycles1. Another question is whether you can calculate pregnancy duration only... Continue ReadingA very common question for many women, pregnant... Continue Reading
Neonatal jaundice is a condition that affects many babies while they are still in the maternity ward. This illness has been known and treated since our great-grandmothers’ times. Today, more effective... Continue ReadingNeonatal jaundice is a condition that affects... Continue Reading
Anxiety can get in the way for a woman who wants to get pregnant quickly. But some valuable tips can help in the process. That’s why, starting today, we will have a manual for those who want to get pregnant. This... Continue ReadingAnxiety can get in the way for a woman who... Continue Reading
Popular beliefs always appear in conversations among older people. I always heard my mother and aunts talk about how picking up a baby the wrong way can flip their stomach, or how a big scare could cause... Continue ReadingPopular beliefs always appear in conversations... Continue Reading
The corpus luteum is a cyst derived from the ovulatory follicle, which secretes progesterone after the egg is released. It appears after ovulation and is essential for pregnancy to occur. It may sound... Continue ReadingThe corpus luteum is a cyst derived from... Continue Reading
Water, as always, is the source of life. And during pregnancy, it couldn’t be any different. Amniotic fluid is essential for pregnancy. The function of amniotic fluid is to protect the baby during gestation and... Continue ReadingWater, as always, is the source of life.... Continue Reading
