Pregnancy, Parenting and Baby Guidelines
t the preparation for childbirth classes (held by professional doula and obstetrician for many years) some of the pregnant women always ask: “Is there any special way to prepare the perineum to completely avoid or, at least, to reduce the risk of vaginal tear during childbirth?” Under vaginal tear prevention, women usually mean perineal massage, a technique that … Read more
Any mother on the go knows, how essential it is to be prepared for a situation when your baby needs to eat immediately. Sometimes you get caught with the baby crying in the middle of the mall, on the street, in a restaurant. Breastfeeding in public is a hot topic nowadays since the act of public breastfeeding … Read more
Ovulation is the word that is familiar to the biggest part of women of the reproductive age around the world. Nevertheless, let’s find out what it means. Most women know that there is a particular day during the menstrual cycle when the chances to get pregnant are the highest. But not all of them know … Read more
Well now you are finally pregnant – 4 weeks pregnant according to the obstetrics. Being pregnant is certainly the most reverent, gentle, and exciting event in every woman’s life. Having known wonderful news, every expectant mother tends to learn more about the development of her little man, and what changes occur in the body at … Read more
Can you get pregnant during your period? Let’s see: It is believed that the process of ovulation occurs exactly in the middle of the menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle is the interval between the first day of the last menstrual period and the first day of the next. For example, when the menstrual cycle is 28 days, the … Read more
When it turns out a woman has a missed period she starts thinking about a possible pregnancy. She looks for different symptoms which should prove her right. But the most credible way to detect pregnancy even before a missed period is an HCG blood test. It helps to diagnose pregnancy before the usual express tests. … Read more
Any woman loves to look great, even if she has a pregnant bump, which spoils the silhouette just a bit. Any pregnant woman is choosing her maternity clothes carefully, considering her own criteria. If you are about to choose, what to wear while pregnant, you’d better start with the tips on choosing maternity clothes. How … Read more
It’s common knowledge that a future mom should reconsider her eating habits. A whole number of foods becomes forbidden, and a lot of products should be limited. The same goes for various drinks. Thus, you have to forget about coffee and energy drinks during pregnancy. But drinking too much coffee isn’t recommended in everyday life … Read more
Indeed, how soon after conception do pregnancy symptoms start? And which signs and symptoms signalize about pregnancy even before a positive test result? Important Factors We should note that everything about the answer to this question is completely individual and depends on a lot of factors: a state of health, individual characteristics of the organism, … Read more
Many caring parents would want to save the memories of their beloved child in various formats – pictures, videos, records. However, the most widespread – is still photography. You have cameras everywhere now: your cellphones, laptops, malls, streets. But as the issue concerns the photography of your child – it’s normal, that you take interest … Read more
One of the most common methods of contraception is the calendar method. The essence is in the calculation of “safe” days when it is impossible to conceive a child. But many girls are worried about whether it is possible to get pregnant right after your period? Yes, but the probability is very low. The Calendar Method of Contraception The … Read more