Pregnancy

Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash No – it’s not some bug you can catch while commuting. But what had long been anecdotal has recently turned out to be a fact grounded in scientific evidence: if a woman’s friend has a baby, she is more likely to have one too. American researchers have identified two main reasons for it, and it appears that the phenomenon is rooted in psychology. Do all your friends seem to have teamed up in an effort to increase the country’s population? Have you ever wondered why one post about your fr...

Breastfeeding has a number of benefits, and current guidelines recommend that every mother practices it for at least six months. However, it has recently turned out that it can have another, previously unknown effect. New research highlights the contribution of breastfeeding to reduction of the risk of stroke. Image Credit: mediabakery.com / Blend Images Stroke is one of the most common death causes in women, as reported by the CDC. There are risk factors which increase the odds of your having it, such as smoking...

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) must we one of the most widespread viruses that nobody has heard about: up to 50% of all adults have it without even knowing. However, it can be very dangerous for your unborn baby. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com Get acquainted with CMV Most people unknowingly carry a whole range of viruses that cause few problems if at all: herpes of different kinds, candida, Epstein-Barr... CMV is one of these: it can only be diagnosed via a special blood test that healthy individuals don't have to do and...

Around 10% of all babies are born prematurely - that is, before 37 weeks. The vast majority of them grow up to be healthy and happy kids, but some develop serious health issues. What can you expect after a premature birth? Image Credit: shutterstock.com Around 10% of all babies are born prematurely - that is, before 37 weeks. The vast majority of them grow up to be healthy and happy kids, but some develop serious health issues. What can you expect after a premature birth? This must be every pregnant woman's ...

There are no people in the world who have not experienced any kind of pain such as toothache, headache, pain in muscles etc. Usually we wait for it to vanish or just take painkillers, sometimes excessively. But we do not even think that simple painkillers can affect our health a lot. Image Credit: shutterstock.com We are used to the idea that everything can be treated with the help of just one magic pill. We do not follow the instructions of a manufacturer or a doctor and take those medicines in huge dozes think...

New moms are usually overwhelmed with new experiences and duties after their babies are born. The amount of information about things they need to do now is so huge that it often leaves little to no time for self-care. At the same time, this is a vital issue, because the merrier a mother is, the better her child feels. One of the main objectives women usually go with is weight loss and getting back to their body’s functionality, which requires regular exercising. However, certain postpartum health conditions need a spec...

Many women who decide to have an abortion - be it for medical or psychological reasons - still want to have a baby in the future; however, there is a common myth that getting pregnant after an abortion is difficult and unsafe. Is this true? Image Credit: news.sky.com Many women who decide to have an abortion - be it for medical or psychological reasons - still want to have a baby in the future; however, there is a common myth that getting pregnant after an abortion is difficult and unsafe. Is this true? There a...

How long does a pregnancy last? It is a rather simple question, isn’t it? However, there are certain misconceptions concerning this issue, which we are going to dispel. Image Credit: unsplash.com Pregnancy in Figures A pregnancy comprises of the first, the second and the third trimester, 13 or 14 weeks each. You may also come across the so-called fourth trimester, which refers to the first three months with a newborn. How variable is the continuation of a human pregnancy? The fact is that the length of a norma...

It is widely believed that a newborn baby is a great form of contraception - presumably, a breastfeeding mother can go on for years without getting pregnant. Various tribal cultures are often cited as proof, together with lots of anectdotal evidence. However, it is not true. So how soon can you get pregnant? Image Credit: health.usnews.com Ovulation vs period As all women (hopefully) know, an ovulation must occur in order for a woman to get pregnant. Ovaries discharge an egg that can be fertilized; if it doesn't ...

Every pregnant lady is familiar with this irritating situation when you have a lot of things going on at the same time from medical checkups and choosing first purchases for the little one to breath training for contractions and packing your bag to the hospital. And you are constantly afraid to forget something. The most important something! Fortunately, there are many really helpful programs and tools for moms-to-be and we have listed the top 7 for you. 1. BabyBump Pro For iPhone and for Android BabyBump P...

There is a lot of conversation both in the scientific community and among ordinary citizens about sudden changes in women’s cognitive capability taking place during pregnancy. This refers to occasional memory problems and outbursts of absent-mindedness sometimes called ‘pregnancy brain’. There is an opinion that pregnancy impairs the brain irreparably. Does it? Is it really that grave? There is an opinion that pregnancy claims a share of the brain’s gray matter. Research held by the team of the Autonomous Univ...

A lot women look for ways after pregnancy to fix the changes that occur during pregnancy. Most women result to ways such as massage and manicure to reverse the changes. Nowadays women seek an alternative method to get their earlier shape before they got pregnant. They are looking for procedures such as liposuction, tummy tucks and breast lifts, cosmetic surgery is among the methods that helps regain the original shape before they got pregnant. A lot women look for ways after pregnancy to fix the changes that occu...

Under the medical term of miscarriage is understood the spontaneous loss of a child before the 24th week. However, this does not mean that miscarriage cannot happen earlier or later. The statistics also shows that it can happen before 13th week in about 20% of pregnancies regardless of the health of a women and a fetus.Under the medical term of miscarriage is understood the spontaneous loss of a child before the 24th week. However, this does not mean that miscarriage cannot happen earlier or later. The statistics also ...

Whether you are waiting impatiently for the second line to appear on a pregnancy test strip or just wondering why morning sickness has occurred, using special tests can be confusing and, for some ladies, even embarrassing. What if you believe your pregnancy is here but the result is negative? Does it necessarily indicate you are not pregnant? Image Credit: motionelements.com Improper use of tests If you missed a period, but the second line on the strip did not appear, chances are you have conceived, despite the...

There are a lot of women who have got problems getting pregnant. It is especially sad when there is a great desire in a woman to become a mother. However, there are some tips on conceiving that can actually help. There are a lot of women who have got problems getting pregnant. It is especially sad when there is a great desire in a woman to become a mother. However, there are some tips on conceiving that can actually help. Problems getting pregnant can be pretty serious but they as well can be something that nee...

You cannot know how you will give birth to a child - in some cases C-section can be needed and it is important to know how to get prepared to it and also about the recover after C-section. This is essential as it can be both trying in physical and emotional sense. You cannot know how you will give birth to a child - in some cases C-section can be needed and it is important to know how to get prepared to it and also about the recover after C-section. This is essential as it can be both trying in physical and emoti...

To be pregnant is not a simple thing. It is not only a great responsibility but also a woman is likely to have a lot of different health complications. In many cases they are nothing to worry about a lot but sometimes they can be pretty serious. Still, such things as headaches can be rather bothersome for a woman. In some cases headaches can become one continuous headache that is hard to bear. These are called migraines and are frequently met in pregnant women. Here are some of the causes of headaches during pregnancy....

It is natural for the mother to take care of her unborn child and make sure that everything went well. This means that she is attentive to her health and habits in the first place. It is no news that the health and well-being of a future baby depends wholly on the mother and therefore it is essential that she was well. It is natural for the mother to take care of her unborn child and make sure that everything went well. This means that she is attentive to her health and habits in the first place. It is no news th...

Pre-natal vitamins are essential for maintaining the good health of a future baby. They are necessary for pregnant women as well as their bodies experience many changes. Pre-natal vitamins are essential for maintaining the good health of a future baby. They are necessary for pregnant women as well as their bodies experience many changes. Our diets are generally deficient in the main nutrients contained in pre-natal vitamins for pregnant women. The vitamins help a baby to develop in a proper way. The most common ...

When it comes to abortion after effects, they can be both of physical and psychological nature. It is a serious procedure and can be fraught with certain consequences for a woman. Besides, it never goes without leaving a mark - a woman will remember it all her life. When it comes to abortion after effects, they can be both of physical and psychological nature. It is a serious procedure and can be fraught with certain consequences for a woman. Besides, it never goes without leaving a mark - a woman will remember i...