Blood loss in the first trimester of pregnancy is a cause of great concern in women, as is normal, and is always a reason for medical consultation. Many women suffer losses during the first months of pregnancy and their appearance can be due to different reasons. They can be caused by minor problems or be the sign … Read more
Because it appears when the period is expected, many women can confuse menstruation with implantation bleeding , a slight loss of blood caused by the nesting of the fertilized egg in the walls of the uterus. Not all women experience implantation bleeding and in the absence of menstruation, they suspect the possibility of being pregnant, however when bleeding occurs, … Read more
Although I am quite skeptical about this kind of thing, I checked out of curiosity in the Chinese pregnancy calendar the sex of my daughter and that of some known babies and… it coincides! So if you are desperately looking for a boy or a girl, you don’t lose anything by taking a look at … Read more
We have already spoken on several occasions about cesarean section and the implications that this abdominal surgery has on the body and the health of women. Many are the care that is required after the operation, not only externally -that is, aesthetically- but also internally. Today we review what these cares are and how we … Read more
Tubal ligation or tubal sterilization is a contraceptive method that consists of closing the fallopian tubes by cutting, cauterizing or using rings or other devices. In this way, the sperm will not be able to reach the egg in the tube and, therefore, fertilization will not occur. Since, in principle, it is an irreversible method … Read more
This is a long-awaited moment for every future mother, but we often do not know how many ultrasounds we will get. Normally, three ultrasounds are necessary throughout the pregnancy , although in some cases it may be necessary to perform more. Remember that ultrasound allows you to see the image of the interior of the … Read more
The placenta is a fundamental organ in pregnancy , since it constitutes the vital connection of the baby with the mother. Its name comes from Latin and means “flat cake”, referring to its appearance in humans. It is the only temporary organ in the human body that forms during pregnancy and fulfills a specific function … Read more
Pregnancy is a stage in the life of women where the diet deserves a lot of attention and care, due to the consideration that some nutrients are more important than others and cannot be missing from the daily table. To achieve a quality diet during pregnancy, we show you the 24 foods most recommended during … Read more
We continue our journey through Pregnancy week by week, advancing one more week after having seen everything that happens in week 6 of pregnancy. We are immersed in the second month, and we are going to discuss the characteristics of this7th week of pregnancy. After the pregnancy tests and the possible first ultrasound, we have … Read more
A frequent question among pregnant women iswhether they can dye their hair during pregnancy, for fear that the chemicals contained in these products could be harmful to the baby.We are going to clarify any doubts about it. Can hair dyes harm the baby? The truth is that there is very little research in this regard … Read more
Week by week and month by month , we have reached the last month of pregnancy on the pregnancy calendar . At this point, we are already talking about a full-term pregnancy because from week 37 the baby is ready to be born, although it is convenient to wait for the birth to be triggered … Read more
With this post we start ourPregnancy Special week by week, starting withweek 1 of pregnancy, in which we will take a fascinating journey through the gestation of the human being from the moment of conception to the day of birth. The approximate duration of pregnancy is280 days of gestation, or what is the same38 weeks … Read more
A father is many thingsand can constitute roles and definitions as different as there are parents.Also in each mother the father will mean different feelings and will have his own perception of what a father is, what he would like to be or what a father should be. Even at each stage a father will … Read more
We continue with our Week-by-Week Pregnancy Review to stop atweek 22 of pregnancy. By now you will almost certainly know if you are expecting a boy or a girl, so it is a good time to start thinking about the baby’s name.It is your fifth month of pregnancy, an ideal stage to fully enjoy the … Read more
Folic acid is an essential vitamin for a healthy pregnancy . It belongs to the group of B vitamins (vitamins involved in human metabolism) and its function is to prevent neural tube defects , that is, those problems that may arise in the brain or spinal cord. However, folic acid is helpful as long as … Read more