Pregnancy, Parenting and Baby Guidelines
Any pain during pregnancy is very alarming for a future mum. Right away the thoughts that this pain is dangerous for a child and there is a threat to pregnancy keep popping into the head. But remember that pain during pregnancy can be obstetric and non-obstetric, can be accompanied by the pathology, or be just a normal … Read more
A breastfeeding diet after childbirth should be varied and balanced, like at the end of pregnancy but, preferably, with an increased amount of dairy products: 3-4 cups of milk per day, including kefir or yogurt. Lactating mothers’ needs for additional food increase depending on the amount of breast milk secreted by their mammary glands. However, these are the … Read more
Heartburn – is a feeling of discomfort or a burning sensation behind the breastbone, spreading upward from the upper abdominal (epigastric) region, sometimes reflecting in the neck. Heartburn during pregnancy is a common issue many pregnant women have to deal with. Heartburn is often caused by the gastric juice that returns back to the gullet from … Read more
Pregnancy can be accompanied by different chronic illnesses or signs of previously unknown problems. Diabetes during pregnancy is on the list of such problems. What is Gestational Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus during pregnancy, or gestational diabetes, is a disease of carbohydrate metabolism that causes elevated blood sugar levels and is first detected during pregnancy. Diabetes during pregnancy is … Read more
As soon as the second line on a pregnancy test proves your dreams have come true, you start reconsidering your lifestyle, including eating habits. Your maternal instinct has been strong since the first few days of pregnancy. So, it makes you mindful of what you have to do for the sake of your own body and your … Read more
The appearance of the baby causes many questions for parents. And it is not surprising that the parents of a premature baby have many times more questions, as well as worries, especially if the newborn has to spend many weeks in the hospital before leaving for home. This article will address the most common questions of parents … Read more
Your home should be a safe haven and sanctuary: a place where you can ensure that your family will be protected from harm. Because young children spend most of their time indoors, you want to create a healthy environment and take the necessary steps to childproof your home. Here, we show you hidden hazards for … Read more
Contraception (lat. «contraceptio» -. Liter. – exception) or birth control – the prevention of pregnancy by mechanical (condoms, cervical caps, etc.), chemical (eg, vaginal balls, spermacetical paste), and other contraceptive means and methods. Some methods (eg, condoms, birth control patch) help to significantly reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. In a few … Read more
Fertility is a term that refers to the ability to conceive a child (or impregnate a female in men). The number of infertile marriages is increasing annually. It is caused by the malfunctions of the reproductive system. This matter should concern both sexes. Female Fertility This concept includes the ability to conceive and carry a child. Anxiety … Read more
We all know that childbirth is natural for a human being, but the certain peculiarities of the human anatomy require special attention to that particular process. Childbirth is a sacred event for every woman: it’s difficult to make easy the process of giving birth to a new life. The human body has survived evolution but the … Read more
Toxemia of pregnancy is a very common and widespread state among pregnant women accompanied by nausea and vomiting. It appears due to the toxin and other chemicals poisoning, that appear in the body when the fetus is developing. It can also cause multiple symptoms to show themselves, the most regular are the nervous system, cardiovascular and metabolism disorders. … Read more