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Can pregnant women take amoxicillin? – Your Health

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic that can be used by pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy, being part of the category B group of medicines. This means that amoxicillin is a medicine that does not cause risks or serious side effects to the pregnant woman or her baby. This antibiotic is part of the penicillin […]

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13 warning signs for pregnant women to go to the hospital

Some warning signs for a pregnant woman to go to the hospital are intense vaginal bleeding, foul-smelling discharge, dizziness, intense headache, changes in vision or intense vomiting, for example. These symptoms may indicate hyperemesis gravidarum, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage if they occur early in pregnancy or pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome or eclampsia if they appear after 20 […]

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Conception calculator (online): when did I get pregnant?

Conception calculator (online): when did I get pregnant?

The conception calculator is a simple and quick way to estimate when the sperm fertilized the egg, starting the pregnancy, and is generally calculated from the start date of the last menstrual period. If you are pregnant, or suspect that you may be, and want to know the period in which conception should have occurred, […]

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Lymphatic drainage for pregnant women: benefits (and how to do it)

Lymphatic drainage for pregnant women: benefits (and how to do it)

Lymphatic drainage for pregnant women has several benefits, such as reducing swelling in the legs, feet and face, eliminating toxins and reducing the risk of varicose veins, as it helps to activate blood and lymphatic circulation, eliminating excess fluid through urine. Lymphatic drainage during pregnancy is contraindicated in the first 3 months of pregnancy and […]

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Online Pregnancy Test: are you pregnant?

Online Pregnancy Test: are you pregnant?

The online pregnancy test is a practical and simple tool to assess a woman’s chances of being pregnant, based on the evaluation of some signs, symptoms and behaviors. There are greater chances of getting pregnant when you have unprotected sexual intercourse during the fertile period, as this greatly increases the chances of sperm reaching a […]

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11 main vitamins for getting pregnant (and how to consume)

11 main vitamins for getting pregnant (and how to consume)

Pregnancy vitamins, such as folic acid, vitamin B12 and B6, vitamin C or omega-3, can improve egg or sperm quality and fertility, increasing the chances of getting pregnant, as well as promoting development health of the baby during pregnancy. These vitamins can be taken in the form of supplements, multivitamins, but can also be found […]

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Teas during pregnancy: which ones can pregnant women take

Teas during pregnancy: which ones can pregnant women take

The consumption of teas during pregnancy is a very controversial topic and this is because there are still no studies carried out with all plants during pregnancy, to really understand their effects on the woman’s body or on the baby’s development. Therefore, the ideal is to avoid consuming any tea without guidance from an obstetrician […]

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How to know if I'm pregnant?  Symptoms, questions and tests

How to know if I’m pregnant? Symptoms, questions and tests

To know if you are pregnant, you need to pay attention to signs and symptoms that appear in the first weeks of pregnancy, such as delayed menstruation, abdominal discomfort, pinkish discharge, nausea, increased urge to urinate and breast sensitivity, for example. Next, it is important that tests are carried out to help confirm the pregnancy. […]

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Is it possible to get pregnant with polycystic ovary?

Is it possible to get pregnant with polycystic ovary?

A woman with polycystic ovaries may have an irregular fertile period or no fertile period, for example, depending on the amount of androgen produced, which can make pregnancy difficult. However, it is possible to get pregnant with polycystic ovaries, because although menstruation is irregular, within a few months the woman can ovulate spontaneously, becoming pregnant. […]

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