Pregnancy, Parenting and Baby Guidelines
Hydrops fetalis is a fetal condition characterized by swelling of the whole body and accumulation of fluid in all the parts of the body. It is usually diagnosed with ultrasound before the birth of a child. In most cases, it is observed in rhesus-conflict pregnancy and hemolytic disease of the newborn. The prevalence of this condition is … Read more
Pregnancy is a natural process and nature has designed several mechanisms to help your body recognize those processes. One of those mechanisms is Braxton Hicks’ contractions. Let’s find out more about the phenomenon: what are they for and how to recognize them? What are Braxton Hicks Contractions? Practice contractions (Braxton Hicks contractions, prodromal labor, false labor) … Read more
Is lactation without pregnancy possible or is it just a myth? Throughout the history of mankind, there have always been babies who were breastfed by women who replaced their mothers. They were at the breast of another woman due to the death or illness of their biological mother and also in the case if she transferred completely or … Read more
Only a mother can understand the joy and blessing of being a mother. However, the physical changes that women go through during this phase can often leave them overwhelmed and stressed. Moreover, there’s also the burden of preparing for the baby. As a result, many pregnant women complain of worries and stress. Constant stress can cause inflammation … Read more
Immediately after delivery, young mothers dream of returning to the original size of clothing as soon as possible. But this is not as simple as it seems. Cares for the child leave time neither for physical exercises nor for the pool and a visit to the gym. Therefore, most women not only have troubles with … Read more
The fifth month goes on, and you’re 18 weeks pregnant. Many moms already clearly feel the toddler’s movements, and it gives them great joy. The belly is growing, and it is hard not to notice it. The main complaint at this stage is the pressure on the navel from the inside. The reason for it is a … Read more
Can you breastfeed with nipple piercings? Opponents of extreme jewelry unanimously claim that nipple piercing and breastfeeding are not compatible. However, doctors say that such a radical opinion is a mistake. Does Nipple Piercing Destroy Milk Ducts? Many women are worried about the fact that nipple piercing can allegedly disturb lactation. In fact, if the … Read more
Breastfeeding jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia, conjunctive jaundice) is a kind of physiological jaundice that occurs in newborns when they are fed with breast milk. This phenomenon lies in the fact that against the background of breastfeeding the baby has unmotivated jaundice which quickly disappears after the termination of feeding. This condition is equally common for boys and girls. … Read more
Pregnancy is the most beautiful phase of a woman’s life. Even though a woman goes through lots of physical and emotional changes, the joy of bringing a new life is worth all the pain and trouble. Pregnant women are very careful and eat and exercise as per their doctor’s advice. In such case, if they … Read more
The attitude of adults to children’s whims is often scornful and irritable. It would be desirable sometimes to find a “magic button” and with one pressing of it turn off the whining and disobedience! But, alas, we bring up the child, and the child in its turn does the same with us. What do capricious children try … Read more
The misinterpreted ectopic pregnancy symptoms are a rare case. What should you pay attention to in order to avoid terrible complications? If the fertilized egg cell fastens in the ovary, abdominal cavity, fallopian tube, or somewhere else rather than the uterus such a pregnancy is called ectopic. It makes childbearing impossible and an expectant mother can’t give birth with such … Read more