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.

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…

PregnancyHow to Prevent Nipple Cracks During Lactation

The breastfeeding period is one of the most special for both mother and baby. However, it's common for women to…

PregnancyWorld Maternal Mental Health Day: We Can All Do Our Part

World Maternal Mental Health Day is celebrated on May 3rd each year to raise awareness of the importance of maternal…

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.…

PregnancyHow Postpartum Skin Changes and Skin Care Tips

Postpartum skin changes due to hormonal changes during pregnancy. That's why care should start from the moment of conception and…

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…

PregnancySeptate or Septate Uterus: Pregnancy Complications

The uterus is referred to as septate or a septate uterus when this organ is divided into two parts by…

PregnancyContraceptives in the Postpartum Period: What You Should Know

The puerperium (postpartum period) is the stage immediately after childbirth and it's very common for there to be many concerns…

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…

PregnancyYour First Visit to the Gynecologist During Pregnancy

Your first visit to the gynecologist during pregnancy is a very important moment. Not only because of its significance in…

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…

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…

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,…

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&hellip...

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…

PregnancyPerineal Massage: What It Is and How to Perform It

A perineal massage is a natural technique used to protect the perineum from trauma during childbirth. The perineum is the…

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…

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…

PregnancyPossible Psychological and Emotional Changes in Pregnancy

Expecting a baby is a wonderful experience. Changes will come that will completely transform your way of life. But, before…

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…

PregnancyPregnancy Triggers Brain Changes to Promote Bonding with Children, Studies Show

In the eternal discussion about the existence or not of the maternal instinct, there are contributions from medicine, psychology, and…