Varicose veins during pregnancy arise due to an increase in the volume of blood circulating in the body, increased weight, hormonal changes and pressure from the uterus on the pelvic blood vessels, being more common to appear in the 3rd trimester, causing symptoms such as a feeling of heaviness in the legs, pain or itching […]
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Sore throat during pregnancy can be treated with simple, homemade measures, such as gargling with warm water and salt, ginger tea with lemon or eating foods with vitamin C, such as orange or tangerine, as they help to increase the body’s defenses and , consequently, to fight inflammation or infection faster. A sore throat during […]
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Thrombosis during pregnancy is a change in circulation that occurs due to hormonal changes during this period and compression of the uterus in the pelvic region, which makes blood circulation in the legs difficult, facilitating the formation of clots and, consequently, thrombosis. Due to the obstruction of the vein or artery by the clot and, […]
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Stem cells are cells that can differentiate into various types of cells in the body, during the embryo formation phase and also during growth and adult life, as they have the capacity for self-renewal, resulting in specialized cells responsible for specific functions in the body. Thus, stem cells are capable of differentiating into blood, muscle, […]
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Hydatidiform mole is a type of gestational trophoblastic disease caused by the abnormal multiplication of cells in the placenta, resulting in symptoms such as prune juice-like vaginal bleeding in the first trimester, or severe nausea and vomiting. The cause of hydatidiform mole, also called molar pregnancy, is caused by genetic changes, which can be partial […]
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From the 9th week of pregnancy, it is possible to know the baby’s sex through a fetal sexing exam. However, sex identification is more common after the 1st trimester of pregnancy, and is done through an ultrasound examination recommended by the obstetrician. Normally, a morphological ultrasound is the test that shows whether the baby is […]
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Hyperthyroidism in pregnancy is a change in the thyroid gland that leads to increased production of the hormones T3 and T4, resulting in symptoms such as accelerated or irregular heartbeat, tremors in the hands or weight loss for no apparent reason. Hyperthyroidism can appear before or during pregnancy, and is usually caused by Graves’ disease, […]
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During pregnancy, men may experience some symptoms similar to women, such as morning sickness, urgency to urinate, dizziness or weight gain, for example, especially in the first and third trimesters of pregnancy. This can happen when the father shows great empathy and compassion for the pregnant woman, somatizing the symptoms of pregnancy, this situation being […]
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Some tips that help combat postpartum constipation include increasing water intake during the day, consuming more fiber, practicing physical activity and eating probiotic foods. After a natural birth or cesarean section, a woman’s intestines can become trapped due to factors such as hormonal changes, few hours of sleep, use of medications or supplements, stress, changes […]
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Ovular detachment is the accumulation of blood between the placenta and the uterus due to the displacement of the fertilized egg from the wall of the uterus, which can happen during the first trimester of pregnancy. As a result of these situations, vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain and a feeling of contraction in the abdomen may […]
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