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Mental health during pregnancy

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Today, the 10th of October, is World Mental Health Day, and we wanted to take the opportunity to spotlight the mental health of mothers and, this year, especially, the mental health during pregnancy. Generally, when a woman is pregnant, all questions and resources about her well-being are related to her physical well-being. However, the emotional part seems to lose importance and is often overlooked. What if the pregnancy was unplanned? To begin with, we tend to think and take for…

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Bereaved lactation: care after pregnancy or baby loss

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In professional practice, it is very possible that you will accompany the bereaved lactation of mothers who have lost their baby during pregnancy or childbirth. In this post, we explain how to do this. After the placenta is delivered, lactogenesis II is set in motion, regardless of the birth outcome and the gestational weeks of pregnancy. Many mothers and families are unfamiliar with this, which can be unexpected for many during a complex emotional time. Mothers and families need to…

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Breastfeeding during pregnancy

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When a breastfeeding mother becomes pregnant, she may find herself with mixed feelings and questions about whether or not to continue breastfeeding her older child. She may even hear negative comments about continuing to breastfeed during pregnancy, which may come from family and friends as well as healthcare professionals. There are many fears and misconceptions associated with breastfeeding during pregnancy: a perceived increased risk of miscarriage, that the babies or the mother will suffer from nutritional deficiencies, that the older…

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Sun protection in pregnancy and breastfeeding

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It’s summer in the northern hemisphere and temperatures are rising, so many families may wonder about the most appropriate sun protection for themselves and their children. The importance of sun exposure for any living being and also the need for protection to avoid skin problems are well known. Sun protection is a key element for this time of the year, and choosing the one that best suits each situation is important. Sunlight The sun emits energy in the form of…

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Breastfeeding in pregnancy, is it a safe combination?

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When talking about breastfeeding in pregnancy, we come across contradictory messages that rarely have a scientific basis. This leads the mother or breastfeeding person to have doubts when planning a pregnancy during lactation or fears if she is already pregnant. Lack of research on pregnancy during breastfeeding The first thing to note is that scientific publications on the subject are notably absent. In addition, most of the publications that are less than 10 years old are literature reviews and therefore,…

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The 9 most frequently asked questions during the second trimester of pregnancy

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During the second trimester of your pregnancy, the questions that arise during the process change. Let’s answer the most frequently asked questions: When will I notice my pregnant belly? If this is your first pregnancy, you may feel that your belly doesn’t show. This is very common. The uterus, which will multiply its size at the end of pregnancy by 500 (500!), is growing slowly. To give you an idea, in week 12 of pregnancy, your uterus has not yet…

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How your breasts change during pregnancy

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When a woman gets pregnant, her body changes and transforms. Surely the most obvious change is the increase in the size of the belly, but did you know that the breasts also grow and change? So in this article, we will talk about the changes and sensations that a woman usually experiences in her breasts during pregnancy. Before we start, a little note to understand this topic better: the mammary gland at birth is the same in girls and boys….

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The 7 most frequently asked questions during the third trimester of pregnancy

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The last trimester of pregnancy has arrived, and this can raise new questions about this process. Let’s go over some of the most frequently asked questions in the third trimester of pregnancy: How will I know if I’m in labor? It is very common to be afraid of not knowing what the signs of the onset of labor are. As in any other natural process, your body usually sends signals that indicate that a change is coming. When labor is…

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11 most frequently asked questions during the first trimester of pregnancy

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When we realize we are pregnant, we may have a lot of doubts. Let’s answer the most common ones. When should I make an appointment for pregnancy monitoring?Although it depends on each place, it seems that it is usually recommended to make the first visit to the midwife or gynecologist at 7 or 9 weeks of gestation, to inform you about the monitoring of pregnancy and schedule all the tests of the first trimester. What tests will I undergo in…

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Pregnancy and Oral Health

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Pregnancy generates a series of changes in oral health that may cause a lot of discomfort. Although it is a myth, many of our patients believe that “for every pregnancy, a tooth will be lost” and it is our duty as dental health professionals to provide information to expectant mothers in order to remove that belief once and for all. Cavities and peridontitis (disease of the gums and the bone surrounding the tooth) are two diseases that are caused by…

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