Health, Pregnancy
I hadn’t even noticed the existence of possible stretch marks until several people started asking me “Are you already getting anti-stretch cream?” “And what cream are you using?” So on the last visit with the doctor, I asked about this and he advised me a couple of them: Trofolastín, from Novartis laboratories (€ 25-30) and Velastisa, from ISDIN (€ 20-25). Honestly, I don’t think he would advise me …
Pregnancy
I never thought that the body began to “suffer” so soon. Most people told me that I had a super quiet pregnancy but I’m not having such a good time: Some of the most common pregnancy symptoms: Nausea: I have constant nausea (I would say that 50% of the day I feel like vomiting) but I never get to do it …
Pregnancy
During pregnancy, the greatest expectation of every mother is to be able to feel the movements of the child while in the belly, being of great emotion when responding to the different stimuli sent. Pregnancy is a phase of the mother-child connection, so it is very important that the mother avoids agitation or worry, the numerous activities make it impossible …
Pregnancy
Pregnancy is usually measured in months, while doctors and midwives use weeks. How to find your way around? Here is a table to quickly evaluate the correspondence between weeks and months of gestation. We are used to thinking about pregnancy in terms of months, while gynecologists and midwives measure it in weeks: a more precise method, considering that the length …
Pre-Pregnancy
Practical tips for getting pregnant: fertile period, calculation of ovulation days, observation of cervical mucus, basal temperature, pharmacy tests, and transvaginal ultrasounds. Here they are some kits to determine my ovulation.
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If your child loves transformers, but all the cartoons in this series he has looked into it, wow! Them very, very much. Just everything? Well, imagine that. Or that you, like some parents, believe that these cartoons are too aggressive for children. Well, or you have mentions of Optimus and Bumblebee starts to twitch his eyes. Then it’s time to learn that …
Family
In our age of high technology books also began to change their registration from paper to electronic media. This can be treated in different ways, however, not to recognize opened possibilities is simply impossible. Now familiar to many generations of children stories became even brighter, more interesting, more exciting. And most importantly, now you can touch them and become a …
Tips For Trip By Age, Travel Tips by Age
According to Bloomberg, the industry of bots in the economy is developing faster than the development of the application industry in its time. We picked up for you bots from Facebook Messenger text and video chat, which by their functions quite successfully replace similar applications. About a year ago at the Facebook F8 conference, company representatives first announced the launch …
Family, Travel Tips by Age
The idea of getting on a plane with a baby can be intimidating, especially on those days when just getting out the door to the grocery store seems insurmountable. But with a little planning and preparation, you can turn your baby into a jet-setter before he’s even learned to crawl. We’ve got the need-to-know necessities to make sure your travel …
Family, Travel Tips by Age
With careful planning, lots of energy and little time to run around doesn’t have to be a recipe for disaster. You can keep everyone safe, sound and sane! Here are 10 tips to help you get there and get back home without ruining your vacation. Arrive early and assume you’ll be getting there late. Traveling with kids always takes longer …
Family, Tips For Trip By Age
You may no longer have nap times to contend with but that doesn’t mean traveling with school-age kids is always easy. With an attention span that’s shorter than the average TV commercial and an age-related need to be constantly stimulated, getting and keeping their interest can be a challenge. But never fear! Planning is everything. Pay heed to these 10 …
Pregnancy
They’re going to induce me … ” These days, it is not uncommon to hear pregnant mothers making such a statement. The 2006 Listening to Mothers II survey demonstrated that “four out of 10 mothers (41 percent) reported that their caregiver tried to induce their labor.” In addition, as many as 47 percent of mothers receive “synthetic oxytocin (Pitocin) to …
Pregnancy
Insomnia is never a good thing, but when a woman is in the early stages of pregnancy, insomnia can make for long nights and tired days. In a recent poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), 78 percent of women reported more disturbed sleep during pregnancy than at other times. Sleep-related problems also became more prevalent as the women’s …
Family, Family Vacation
The good news is that while checking in at the pier can seem very daunting, the lines have made the process relatively painless considering all your family has to do to get from point A to point B. Luggage You’ve got bags, tickets, camera and kids — and you want to make sure everything gets into your stateroom. In your …
Pregnancy
Not so many years ago, women trying to have a baby didn’t think much about their health until they were pregnant. Today, that focus has shifted. More and more women are ensuring they’re in good health to improve their chances of getting pregnant before they start trying to conceive. “Pregnant women now are a little bit of a different crowd,” …
Pre-Pregnancy
Having trouble conceiving a baby or undergoing fertility tests and treatments is a little like starting a new job: confusing, emotionally taxing, and often overwhelming. Information flies at you from all directions, medical terms that you’ve never heard of are bandied about and you feel like your emotions have gone on a never-ending roller coaster ride. One way to track …
Health
The Scoop Moms-to-be considered obese (those who have a body mass index greater than 30) are typically recommended to gain anywhere from 11 to 20 pounds total during pregnancy as a way to reduce risk for gestational diabetes and other weight-related prenatal complications. But could a weight gain goal of zero be even better? A December 2009 New York Times …
Family, Tips For Trip By Age
A great vacation balances moments of extravagance with activities that are as enjoyable as they are affordable. The key, then, is to find painless ways to cut costs so that you can feel good about indulging. Here’s a host of secrets from budget-savvy travelers. Stock up at home. Specialty items, such as sunscreen, film, batteries, over-the-counter medications, and first-aid supplies …
Pre-Pregnancy
Birth control pills reduce fertility. (Fiction) Dr. Randy Morris, a Chicago-based board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, says there is no evidence that the use of birth control pills affects future fertility. “In fact, birth control pills are very short-acting,” Dr. Morris says. “Therefore, birth control pills never make much of an impact on the body’s ability to reproduce. If anything, using the …
Pregnancy
OB or midwife? Hospital or birthing center? You just found out that you’re expecting. It’s only natural to feel overwhelmed. The multitude of decisions that both you and your spouse or partner need to make during your pregnancy can be staggering. Choosing the right type of health care provider that will suit your needs, gain your trust and that you’re …
