A racing heart during pregnancy is normal due to the common physiological changes during this period with the aim of providing oxygen and nutrients to the baby, and is more common in the third trimester of pregnancy. Therefore, it is normal for the heart to beat faster, with an increase in heart rate at rest, […]
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A breastfeeding woman’s diet should be balanced and varied, and it is important to drink plenty of water and prioritize healthy foods such as fruits, whole grains, legumes and vegetables. However, during breastfeeding it is recommended to avoid the consumption of alcoholic beverages and foods high in sugar and fat, as they are poor in […]
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Urinary incontinence during pregnancy is a common situation that causes an urgent need to go to the bathroom and jets of urine when coughing, laughing or running, for example. Although it is a problem that generally disappears after childbirth, in cases of induced labor or in situations where the baby weighs more than 4 kg, […]
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X-rays during pregnancy are considered safe, as long as they are performed under medical advice and do not exceed the maximum recommended radiation. Furthermore, the correct use of the lead apron on the belly is important to prevent radiation from reaching the baby. Generally, the maximum recommended radiation during pregnancy is 5 rads or 5000 […]
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Flu in pregnancy is caused by an infection with the influenza virus, easily transmitted through contact with an infected person, and resulting in symptoms such as high fever, sore throat or runny or stuffy nose. During pregnancy, a woman’s immune system undergoes changes and can become overloaded and weakened and, therefore, the pregnant woman is […]
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Rubella is a relatively common childhood disease that, when it appears during pregnancy, can cause malformations in the baby such as microcephaly, deafness or changes in the eyes. Therefore, ideally, women should take the vaccine against the disease before becoming pregnant. The rubella vaccine is normally taken in childhood, but women who do not receive […]
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Uterine cerclage is a surgery indicated to prevent premature birth in women who have cervical insufficiency, which is a dilation that can begin in the first or second trimester of pregnancy. This surgery, also called cerclage of the cervix or cervical cerclage, is performed by the obstetrician in the hospital, transvaginally and, in some cases, […]
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Some home remedies to get pregnant faster, such as angelica tea, agnocasto tea or orange, spinach and oat juice, are rich in phytosterols, fatty acids and vitamins that help improve blood circulation, regulate hormonal production, in addition to increasing sexual desire and desire, which can facilitate the process of getting pregnant. These home remedies can […]
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A breastfeeding woman’s diet should be balanced and varied, and it is important to drink plenty of water and prioritize healthy foods such as fruits, whole grains, legumes and vegetables. However, during breastfeeding it is recommended to avoid the consumption of alcoholic beverages and foods high in sugar and fat, as they are poor in […]
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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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