Maria Shevtsova

Unfortunately, a woman of any age can face the problem called a missed miscarriage. There are numerous factors and circumstances that can lead to this phenomenon. Taking care of your body during the conception period and strict adherence to the recommendations of the leading specialist during the gestation period can help prevent this pathology. Still, it is … Read more

So, the first week of an obstetric pregnancy came to an end. It is still the first month of pregnancy. What will happen inside the weeks pregnant the female body now? What secrets does “ovulation” conceal? Is it possible to increase the likelihood of conception? 2 weeks pregnant – this week precedes conception. Ovulation occurs at the end of the 12-14th … Read more

The placenta (from Latin «tortilla», meaning placenta) is a children’s place-fetal organ of all the placental mammals, some marsupials, hammerhead fish, and other viviparous fish. Also, the viviparous Onychophora and other groups of animals transfer the material between the circulation systems of the fetus and mother through the placenta. In botanic placenta is a carpel section … Read more

What do we mean when we talk about the most fertile period? Which days are favorable for conception? And which are not? This article will help you to answer “When is a woman most fertile?”. There are days throughout the whole menstrual period when you have the highest chances to get pregnant. When eggs are … Read more

You are what you eat. Your eating habits don’t just affect you. Research has shown that what pregnant women eat can have lifelong serious effects on the mental and physical health of their unborn children. Many celebrities like Blake Lively and Courtney Stodden have gone viral with their diet suggestions and experiences. So, what should an expectant … Read more

You can take a pregnancy test at any time of the day, but the hCG concentration in urine is higher in the morning, so you’d better do a test after waking up. If you’re going to use the test after a missed period the time of the day is not so important, but in very early terms … Read more

There are many superstitions around pregnancy due to the fact, that a pregnant woman is very vulnerable and there are many restrictions, that come from the folklore and rich the mind of the modern woman. Some of the superstitions, however, have a scientific ground. It is still believed that cutting your hair during pregnancy is … Read more

What Is It: The Tonus of the Uterus? The uterus is a hollow muscular organ consisting of three layers. The myometrium is a smooth muscle tissue of the uterus, capable of contract. For example, it contracts during labor. However, this muscle should be relaxed in its natural state. Such a state is called the normal tonus of the uterus. … Read more

The gestation period, which lasts approximately 9 months, begins with fertilization and ends with birth. It can be divided into three unequal parts – stages of pregnancy: However, the most habitual way to count pregnancy terms is month by month or week by week. Pregnancy Stages By Months & Weeks The Three Stages of Pregnancy The Stage … Read more

Pregnancy is a joyful period for any woman. The weight of an expectant mother doesn’t change much in the first trimester while it starts notably increasing in the period of active growth of the fetus. It is very important to manage your weight and keep up to that healthy weight during pregnancy. The overweight during pregnancy can … Read more