Reading Time: 4 minutes Giving birth is a very rewarding but also challenging experience that doesn’t end after delivery, as then comes the postpartum period in which your body is recovering from the many changes that it went to and while this is happening, you are getting to know your baby and also learning to take care of him/her. In the following, we will…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Childbirth, also known as labor and delivery, can occur through several different methods. Some families plan ahead for what they hope the delivery will go, but the truth is that you cant really determine this since it will depend on what will be best for you and for your baby depending on how he/she comes. What types of childbirth exists? …
Reading Time: 4 minutes Gestational diabetes doesn’t happen to every woman. When it does happen it is most likely to do so in the second or third trimester of pregnancy; it can cause problems for you and your baby during pregnancy and after birth. The good news is that the risks of it can be reduced if the condition is detected early and well…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Prenatal testing helps you to monitor the health and development of both you and your baby during pregnancy. These tests are a great way to identify potential risks in order to make an intervention when needed. Here we will explore which and when prenatal tests are recommended by healthcare professionals to help you understand the options that you may have…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Having an infertility challenge can make partners feel overwhelmed with all the information that is offered now about alternatives for it. This article has the intention to make this process more clear for you by showing the overall information that can help you make the decision that is more comfortable for you along with your partner and your doctor. When…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Many people struggle with infertility, medical conditions and life choices that interfere with having a baby; and although you and your partner may not necessarily be in a rush to get pregnant, we know that woman’s fertility declines over the years, which can make you feel in a need to rush things or in a feeling that you family planning…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Sometimes fathers feel left out, lonely and inadequate during pregnancy or breastfeeding, since it seems like they are “not doing the job”; which could get in the way of bonding with their baby. Social expectations consider the father as the “strong one” but less competent to take care of a baby, such expectations may make you exclude your partner by…
Reading Time: 4 minutes The main thing to prioritize when thinking of maintaining yourself fit is to have a healthy life; which includes a healthy body and mind. This means that exercise, diet and lifestyle shouldn’t be a result of a pressure to avoid normal changes that your body has after birth, but a purpose to have a healthy routine that keeps you strong…
Reading Time: 4 minutes After delivery, it may seem like you are tossed into a new routine. Your time isn’t really yours and your needs seem to take second place. There is a lot of adjusting during this period of time. Sit back and recognize the amazing job you are doing! Stop judging yourself for not getting back to your weight like you may…
Reading Time: 4 minutes There is a lot to consider when becoming a parent; this new addition to your family means a whole different routine, for you, your partner, another child in the house and for the people near you. It also implies physical, financial and time challenges where you and your partner are going to be looking to adapt to. How to adapt…
