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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.

First Trimester Risks: Why Do Many Women Wait 3 Months to Announce Their Pregnancy?
PregnancyFirst Trimester Risks: Why Do Many Women Wait 3 Months to Announce Their Pregnancy?Early pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also be a time filled with uncertainty and worry. You may...
How to Prevent Nipple Cracks During Lactation
PregnancyHow to Prevent Nipple Cracks During LactationThe breastfeeding period is one of the most special for both mother and baby. However, it's common for women to...
World Maternal Mental Health Day: We Can All Do Our Part
PregnancyWorld Maternal Mental Health Day: We Can All Do Our PartWorld Maternal Mental Health Day is celebrated on May 3rd each year to raise awareness of the importance of maternal...
What Is a Threatened Abortion and Why Does it Occur?
PregnancyWhat Is a Threatened Abortion and Why Does it Occur?A threatened abortion, as the name implies, is a warning that a miscarriage may occur during the course of pregnancy....
How Postpartum Skin Changes and Skin Care Tips
PregnancyHow Postpartum Skin Changes and Skin Care TipsPostpartum skin changes due to hormonal changes during pregnancy. That's why care should start from the moment of conception and...
How Does the Basal Temperature Birth Control Method Work?
PregnancyHow Does the Basal Temperature Birth Control Method Work?The basal temperature birth control method is a form of family planning that estimates the time of peak fertility in...
Septate or Septate Uterus: Pregnancy Complications
PregnancySeptate or Septate Uterus: Pregnancy ComplicationsThe uterus is referred to as septate or a septate uterus when this organ is divided into two parts by...
Contraceptives in the Postpartum Period: What You Should Know
PregnancyContraceptives in the Postpartum Period: What You Should KnowThe puerperium (postpartum period) is the stage immediately after childbirth and it's very common for there to be many concerns...
What Is Fetal Echocardiography and When Is It Needed?
PregnancyWhat Is Fetal Echocardiography and When Is It Needed?Fetal echocardiography is used to create an image of the fetal heart during gestation, using sound waves (the same principle...
Your First Visit to the Gynecologist During Pregnancy
PregnancyYour First Visit to the Gynecologist During PregnancyYour first visit to the gynecologist during pregnancy is a very important moment. Not only because of its significance in...
Why Do False Negative and False Positive Pregnancy Tests Occur?
PregnancyWhy Do False Negative and False Positive Pregnancy Tests Occur?Have you heard about false negatives and false positives in pregnancy testing? Do you know what each of these refers...
Online Pregnancy Test: What Is It and How Does It Work?
PregnancyOnline Pregnancy Test: What Is It and How Does It Work?In the information age in which we live, it's common to find web pages that diagnose certain diseases. Similarly, there...
The Mucous Plug in Pregnant Women: What Is It and What's Its Function?
PregnancyThe Mucous Plug in Pregnant Women: What Is It and What's Its Function?The mucus plug of the pregnant woman can be observed when the due date approaches as a clear, pink, yellowish,...
Thrombophilia in Pregnancy: What Are Its Risks?
PregnancyThrombophilia in Pregnancy: What Are Its Risks?Under certain conditions, there is a greater predisposition to suffer a thrombotic event, especially in the venous circulation. Because this...
Vulvar Varicosities: What Are They and How Are They Treated?
PregnancyVulvar Varicosities: What Are They and How Are They Treated?Vulvar varicosities are venous bulges due to increased blood flow during pregnancy. They usually appear in the 20th week of...
Perineal Massage: What It Is and How to Perform It
PregnancyPerineal Massage: What It Is and How to Perform ItA perineal massage is a natural technique used to protect the perineum from trauma during childbirth. The perineum is the...
Vagal Response in Pregnancy: What Is It and How to Prevent It?
PregnancyVagal Response in Pregnancy: What Is It and How to Prevent It?Vagal response symptoms occur mainly in mid-pregnancy. Although they are considered a pathology, they don't require treatment and, in most...
Supine Hypotension Syndrome: What Is It and How to Prevent It?
PregnancySupine Hypotension Syndrome: What Is It and How to Prevent It?During pregnancy, a woman's body goes through different changes that allow it to adapt in order for the baby to...
Possible Psychological and Emotional Changes in Pregnancy
PregnancyPossible Psychological and Emotional Changes in PregnancyExpecting a baby is a wonderful experience. Changes will come that will completely transform your way of life. But, before...
Is it Possible to Use Self-tanning Lotions During Pregnancy?
PregnancyIs it Possible to Use Self-tanning Lotions During Pregnancy?During pregnancy, many questions arise about the cosmetic products that should or can be used. One of the most frequent...
Pregnancy Triggers Brain Changes to Promote Bonding with Children, Studies Show
PregnancyPregnancy Triggers Brain Changes to Promote Bonding with Children, Studies ShowIn the eternal discussion about the existence or not of the maternal instinct, there are contributions from medicine, psychology, and...
Can I Take Baking Soda During Pregnancy?
PregnancyCan I Take Baking Soda During Pregnancy?Pregnant women often have questions about the food and medicines they can consume, especially when they experience common discomforts such...
Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy Could Change the Shape of Babies' Brains
PregnancyDrinking Alcohol During Pregnancy Could Change the Shape of Babies' BrainsDrinking alcohol during pregnancy is a definite no-no for women, amongst other substances. And even though we knew this was...
Amniotic Fluid Problems: All You Should Know
PregnancyAmniotic Fluid Problems: All You Should KnowAmniotic fluid problems can be of 3 types: Too much fluid. Too little fluid. An infection of the amniotic fluid...
6 Types of Childbirth and Their Characteristics
Pregnancy6 Types of Childbirth and Their CharacteristicsHave you ever thought about the fact that there are actually many different types of childbirth? The advance of medicine...
What Is Embryo Adoption and What Are its Advantages?
PregnancyWhat Is Embryo Adoption and What Are its Advantages?In embryo adoption, a woman becomes pregnant through embryo transfer. The mother who receives the embryo, although she isn't the...
Is it Safe to Eat Spicy Food While Breastfeeding?
PregnancyIs it Safe to Eat Spicy Food While Breastfeeding?Many mothers refrain from eating spicy food while breastfeeding because they think it could affect the baby. In fact, some...
Dry Mouth During Pregnancy: Causes and Treatments
PregnancyDry Mouth During Pregnancy: Causes and TreatmentsPregnancy brings about many changes in a woman's body. Dry mouth during pregnancy is a fairly common manifestation that isn't...