Pregnant and unable to go normally to the bathroom? Ah, I know that feeling. But, don’t worry, in this article, I am going to give you a safe list of things you can do to relieve constipation during pregnancy. …
What to expect from your fetal anatomy ultrasound.
During pregnancy, there are many tests that you should do. All these tests have as their primary objective, rule out genetic and chromosomal diseases in your baby. All of them are equally important and necessary. Among all these exams, …
Coronavirus and pregnancy. What you need to know.
Unfortunately, the coronavirus or covid-19 is already among us. And I am not only a mother of 2 children, but I also work in the medical field, primarily with pregnant women. The impact of this pandemic on health and …
Pregnancy symptoms for the third trimester.
The second trimester is over, the third begins. The countdown to finally meet your baby officially begins. During this last trimester, your baby will gain approximately 1 to 1 and a half pounds every 2 weeks. You will gain …
Pregnancy symptoms for the second trimester.
The second trimester of pregnancy extends from week 14 to week 26, or from the forth until the sixth month of pregnancy. This period of pregnancy is known as the “Golden period” and the reason is that many of …
Pregnancy symptoms for the first trimester.
Pregnancy is not a disease that you have to learn to deal with. Rather a fundamental and normal part of a woman’s life. Pregnancy is more than morning sickness and night trips to the bathroom. It is a …
Postpartum depression. Causes, symptoms and prevention.
During pregnancy the woman’s body goes through many changes, the most significant of all, are hormones. The issue of postpartum depression or PPD is very delicate for many of us. It is important to emphasize that not only hormones …
How to choose the perfect pediatrician for your baby.
At some point in the third trimester, you will have to start the important mission of finding the pediatrician for your baby. This task, although it may sound easy, is not. Remember that in the first years on the …
How to prevent having a premature baby naturally.
Having a premature baby is one of the most difficult experiences that you can face as a parent. The anguish of seeing your baby in NICU for weeks, sometimes even months before being able to take him home, must …
What are the most important baby essentials for a new baby.
When it comes to having a baby there are countless products available in the market to buy. But which of them to buy?. Many of these baby essentials are a necessity, while others, however cute, are a waste of …
C-section and vaginal delivery, all you need to know
Giving birth is one of the most amazing experiences of a woman’s life. After so many months of preparation, the moment is finally here. Unfortunately, when it comes to giving birth to your baby, unforeseen events can occur. The …
Pregnancy tips for first time moms. Tips for the third trimester.
The third trimester is considered from the 28 weeks of gestation until the birth of your baby. Your belly is more stretched than it has ever been, and everything becomes complicated, even pick up something that has fallen to …
Advice for new moms. First trimester of pregnancy.
Pregnancy is the most magical, perfect and beautiful stage of any woman’s life. No one can imagine all the things that must be perfectly aligned for a pregnancy to begin and continue in a healthy and natural way. In …
Tips for a healthy pregnancy. Pregnancy guidelines.
Motherhood, one of the most beautiful and fascinating stages in the life of human beings and mainly us” women”, when you are pregnant you are creating and nurturing a new life inside your body. There are many emotions that …
First trimester of pregnancy. The checklist.
The first trimester of pregnancy is very delicate. As we all know, the risk of miscarriages is very high. Therefore, preparation before and after you are pregnant is crucial to maintaining a body that is physically, mentally and emotionally …
All about IUD or Intrauterine device.
After you finish a pregnancy you should take care of other things besides your baby, things that are important to you, unfortunately, one of them is to avoid getting pregnant again right away. I don’t blame you, I wait …
How to get financially prepared for a baby when money is tight.
I remember when I had my first child 16 years ago my husband and I were studying, and had jobs that didn’t pay us much. The truth is that, our financial situation was not good at all. However, having …
Things to avoid for a healthy pregnancy and baby.
The beginning of a pregnancy is a very beautiful stage, many of us dream with that moment even before it begins. In the other hand, miscarriage is a terrifying experience that no women wants to go through. After a …
How to recover faster after childbirth.
You just had a baby and now what’s next? Well, you have just started the postpartum period, one of the most painful periods of motherhood in my opinion. In this post, I will give you important information about the …
Pregnancy care tips and second trimester to-do-list.
The second trimester is considered to be from week 13 to week 28. This is often the most comfortable time of pregnancy for most women. The early symptoms of the first trimester will start to disappear here and you …
How to get pregnant fast and easy.
For some women getting pregnant is really easy. While for others getting pregnant can take years and involve a lot of heartaches. Today we are going to be talking about how to improve your fertility to get pregnant fast …
All you need to know about Cervical incompetence during pregnancy.
In about 1-2% of pregnancies, an incompetent or weakened cervix is the cause of a miscarriage. Almost 25% of second-trimester miscarriages are due to incompetent cervix. Today we are going to be talking about cervical incompetence and all the …
All you need to know about ectopic pregnancy.
An ectopic pregnancy can be a life-threatening condition if is not treated quick and properly. Some of the most recent statistics for ectopic pregnancy according to the March of dimes study, show that: 1 in 50 pregnancies in the …
Urinary tract infection during pregnancy.
If you are a woman, your chance of getting a urinary tract infection or UTI is high, and that’s due to our Anatomy. In this post we are going to talk about Urinary tract infection during pregnancy, the causes, …
Pregnancy diet. What to eat and what to avoid during pregnancy.
Pregnancy is such a delightful time for a lot of women, but a difficult time for others, between morning sickness combined with cravings or aversions, things that you can and need to eat and others that you can’t even …
Early signs of pregnancy.
If you’re reading this article, chances are that either you’re trying to conceive or had unprotected Sex. A woman that knows her body, can see the slightest change in herself. If you are not aware of what to expect …
How to track ovulation to get pregnant fast.
Ovulation and pregnancy as a result is a process in which so many things have to be on the perfect timing for them to occur. In this post I am going to tell you all about How to track your …
First trimester abnormal pathologies detected with ultrasound.
The First Trimester Screening is an early non-invasive evaluation that combines a maternal blood screening test with an ultrasound evaluation of the fetus to identify risks for specific chromosomal abnormalities, including Down Syndrome Trisomy-21 and Trisomy-18. Intravaginal sonography (US) …
Abnormal first trimester ultrasound.
Pregnancy failure is a common problem in the first trimester with failure rates approaching 25%. A threatened abortion is defined as bleeding and cramping in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Ultrasound plays a key role in evaluating women …
All you need to know about early pregnancy.
Gestational age is measured in weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period. This means that your last period counts as part of your pregnancy. Even though you weren’t actually pregnant, your period is a signal that …