Amniotic Fluid Embolism – a Worst-Case Scenario?

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Amniotic fluid embolism is a complication during pregnancy or childbirth caused by the ingress of amniotic fluid into the mother’s blood flow. If the pressure in the uterine cavity exceeds the pressure in the mother’s veins the amniotic fluid can easily ingress into the mother’s blood vessels. When the amniotic fluid gets into the blood flow the … Read more

Morning-After Pill & Emergency Contraception – What is it?

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Life is life, and some situations seem extreme and require quick and responsible decisions. In case it is related to prevention of the unwanted pregnancy, the morning-after pill is the help. using contraceptive pills which should be accepted after sexual intercourse. Pills that prevent unwanted pregnancy after unprotected intercourse, belong to the group of emergency contraception … Read more

Breech Birth: What’s the Danger? How to Give Birth?

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Before the birth, the child takes a certain position in the mother’s belly. Usually, the baby is placed head downwards – towards the exit from the uterus. This is the correct, so-called cranial presentation, most convenient for childbirth. This is how up to 90% of children are born. But it happens that the baby is located … Read more

Most Natural Birth Control Options – Are They a Real Alternative?

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There are cases when using the barrier or hormonal contraception is impossible because of certain health issues – latex allergy, hormonal deviations, and intolerance to foreign bodies (IUD). But the need to plan a family and avoid unwanted pregnancy remains. What should a couple do in case of impossibility to use barrier or chemical contraception? There is … Read more

Birth Without Fear: How to Get Prepared and Calm Down?

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Many expectant mothers are waiting for childbirth not only with positive emotions. The strongest anxious experiences of women are sometimes associated with the birth of a child, often bringing them to a state of panic fear. But is birth without fear possible? First of all, you need to understand that anxiety associated with the process of … Read more

3 Tips for Designing the Ultimate Craft Room

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A craft room is a dream for many people, but it can be difficult to actually create one that’s both functional and fun. But you can strike a balance between these areas easily with a little prep. Follow these three tips to design an amazing craft room. Furnish The Space Appropriately There are two major … Read more

The Baby Won’t Sleep: What Can You Do?

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The question of why the child does not sleep well often worries many parents: “My baby won’t sleep, what am I doing wrong?”; “My child is almost a year old, but still does not sleep well at night. When do children start to sleep through the night?” Any family has asked the sort of question at least … Read more