Pregnancy

What is happening in my body in each trimester? What should I eat when I'm pregnant? What exercise is best? How can I connect with my baby during this time? We'll answer these and other pregnancy questions in this section of Step to Health.

Exercising While Pregnant: Is it Safe?

PregnancyExercising While Pregnant: Is it Safe?

People used to believe that exercising while pregnant was dangerous because it could cause a series of problems for both…

How to Deal with Hair Loss While Breastfeeding

PregnancyHow to Deal with Hair Loss While Breastfeeding

Women may experience hair loss while breastfeeding. However, breastfeeding itself doesn't cause this, but, rather, a process that coincides with breastfeeding. The…

All About Prodromal Labor

PregnancyAll About Prodromal Labor

When a woman is about to give birth, all the signs seem to point to that moment. Discomfort, pain, and contractions are indicators of the proximity of childbirth. But a…

Oral Health in Pregnancy: What Should You Know?

PregnancyOral Health in Pregnancy: What Should You Know?

Oral health in pregnancy is a crucial aspect of that stage in life. When a woman is pregnant, she experiences…

Is it Risky to Tan During Pregnancy?

PregnancyIs it Risky to Tan During Pregnancy?

Sun and health go hand in hand, so it may seem a little strange to ask if it's risky to…

Do Home Pregnancy Tests Work?

PregnancyDo Home Pregnancy Tests Work?

A pregnancy test works by detecting the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone, which the body produces when a fertilized egg implants into the uterine lining during early pregnancy. Home pregnancy…

How to Recognize Postpartum Depression and Treat it

PregnancyHow to Recognize Postpartum Depression and Treat it

While a baby's arrival is a very exciting time for the family, some mothers may feel consumed by an inexplicable…

Risks of a High Sugar Diet During Pregnancy

PregnancyRisks of a High Sugar Diet During Pregnancy

A high sugar diet can have health complications for anyone, but especially during pregnancy. Complications can be much greater, and…

Description and Causes of Late Term Miscarriage

PregnancyDescription and Causes of Late Term Miscarriage

Late-term miscarriage is one of those things pregnant women fear the most. It's one of the main reasons they consult…

Breathing Techniques for Childbirth

PregnancyBreathing Techniques for Childbirth

Breathing techniques during childbirth are much talked about these days. They've become one of the essential pillars when preparing for…

The Difficulties of Obesity During Pregnancy

PregnancyThe Difficulties of Obesity During Pregnancy

Obesity is a common condition, both during pregnancy and within the general public. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),…

A Mother's Microbiota Impacts Fetal Brain Development

PregnancyA Mother's Microbiota Impacts Fetal Brain Development

Did you know a mother's microbiota has an impact on fetal brain development? Most people know that pregnancy is a…

Thyroid Problems During Pregnancy: What's the Big Deal?

PregnancyThyroid Problems During Pregnancy: What's the Big Deal?

How many times have you heard about thyroid gland problems during pregnancy? But do you know what they are? Thyroid…

How to Treat Cystitis During Pregnancy with Home Remedies

PregnancyHow to Treat Cystitis During Pregnancy with Home Remedies

Cystitis during pregnancy is very common since the anatomical characteristics of a pregnant woman favor this urinary infection. Specialists estimated…

How Heat Affects Summer Pregnancies

PregnancyHow Heat Affects Summer Pregnancies

Summer pregnancies can cause certain fears and uncertainties for many women. They ask themselves what consequences the hot summer temperatures…

Strategies for Managing Stress During Pregnancy

PregnancyStrategies for Managing Stress During Pregnancy

How can you manage stress during pregnancy? Without a doubt, pregnancy is one of the most wonderful stages a woman…

What Does An Ectopic Pregnancy Involve?

PregnancyWhat Does An Ectopic Pregnancy Involve?

Ectopic pregnancy is a pathology that requires early diagnosis and treatment to avoid putting a woman's life at risk. If…

Birth Defects: What They Are and How to Prevent Them

PregnancyBirth Defects: What They Are and How to Prevent Them

Birth defects are genetic or physical anomalies that occur while the fetus is developing in the mother's uterus. In order…

Asthma During Pregnancy

PregnancyAsthma During Pregnancy

Asthma during pregnancy is a risky disease for both the fetus and the mother. Specialists estimate that between 3 and 6% of the world's population has asthma, making it a…

Pregnancy in Summer: How to Cope with High Temperatures

PregnancyPregnancy in Summer: How to Cope with High Temperatures

Summer is approaching for many countries, and we need to get ready for heatwaves. Most of us are having the…

Pregorexia: What Is it and What Causes It?

PregnancyPregorexia: What Is it and What Causes It?

Pregorexia is an eating disorder that can develop during pregnancy. This disorder, named by combining the words 'pregnancy' and 'anorexia',…