Hair loss during pregnancy is not a common symptom, as hair normally becomes thicker. However, in some women, hair loss can be explained by an increase in the hormone progesterone, which dries out the hair, making it more fragile and brittle. Thus, hair strands can break near the roots when pregnant women comb them. However, […]
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Smoking during pregnancy can put the health of the pregnant woman at risk, but it can also harm the baby, so even if it is difficult, you should avoid using cigarettes or reduce this habit, in addition to avoiding spaces where cigarette smoke be very intense. Cigarette smoke is made up of a complex mixture […]
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To get pregnant again after a tubal pregnancy, it is recommended to wait around 4 months if the treatment was carried out with medication or curettage, and 6 months if abdominal surgery was performed. Tubal pregnancy is characterized by implantation of the embryo outside the uterus, with the most common site of implantation being the […]
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Intimate hygiene during pregnancy deserves special attention from the pregnant woman, because with hormonal changes, the vagina becomes more acidic, increasing the risk of infections such as vaginal candidiasis, which can lead to premature birth. Therefore, intimate hygiene during pregnancy must be carried out Once a day, every day, with water and intimate hygiene products […]
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If you are feeling faint or have already fainted during pregnancy, you should try to relate what happened moments before to try to identify the cause so that it can be ruled out. Generally, the woman wakes up within a few moments and there is no major cause for concern, but it is important to […]
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Kegel exercises, also known as pelvic floor exercises, strengthen the muscles that support the uterus and bladder, which helps control urine and improve intimate contact. Practicing these exercises during pregnancy also helps with training for natural birth, when you have to push hard for the baby to come out, reducing pain and labor time. How […]
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Taking a vitamin D supplement during pregnancy is only recommended when it is confirmed that the pregnant woman has very low levels of vitamin D, below 30ng/ml, through a specific blood test called 25(OH)D. When a pregnant woman has a vitamin D deficiency, it is important to take supplements such as DePura or D fort […]
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The benefits of massage during pregnancy include reducing pain in the back and legs, increasing skin hydration, helping to prevent stretch marks, improving self-esteem, reducing stress and anxiety and even contributing to combating Depression is therefore a good natural strategy to improve a woman’s quality of life at this stage of so many physical and […]
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Treatment for cytomegalovirus in pregnancy must be carried out under the guidance of the obstetrician, and the use of antiviral medications or immunoglobulin injections is normally indicated. However, there is still no consensus on the treatment for cytomegalovirus in pregnancy, which is why it is important to follow the instructions of the obstetrician who monitors […]
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Discomforts at the beginning of pregnancy, such as nausea, tiredness and food cravings, arise due to the hormonal changes characteristic of pregnancy and can be very uncomfortable for the pregnant woman. These changes are important to prepare the body for pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, but part of the discomfort is due to the woman’s emotional […]
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