Although nature is wise and we should always try for a spontaneous, natural birth, sometimes problems get in our way and mean that we need to take a different path. We’re also at a point socially where some expectant mums decide to schedule their delivery without respecting each baby’s natural... Ver artículo
Pregnancy is a time full of changes, hormonal ups and downs, endless emotions and loving preparations. Each month of their pregnancy, mums-to-be face all kinds of new experiences that gradually lead them into the fascinating adventure that is motherhood. The last part of a pregnancy is an extremely special yet... Ver artículo
When a pregnancy begins, a whole mechanism is set in motion, including tests, check-ups, analyses and plenty of monitoring to make sure that both mum and baby remain physically healthy throughout this special period. But we mustn’t forget the mother’s emotional care during this important process of change. Antenatal classes... Ver artículo
One in four pregnant women may suffer from constipation. This is not a negligible figure bearing in mind that, as well as being a very troublesome complication, it can lead to more serious problems after the birth, such as haemorrhoids. Constipation is therefore a common problem in pregnancy, but one that... Ver artículo
When we talk about contractions, a woman automatically thinks about the contractions that bring about labour. But throughout the pregnancy we can have different types of contractions. They are totally normal and every pregnant woman may feel them throughout the nine months of their pregnancy. The uterus is made up... Ver artículo
Gestational diabetes is a specific type of diabetes that only develops during pregnancy. Between 2 and 10% of pregnant women get it. The exact cause is unknown, but hormones are produced during pregnancy that can block the work of insulin, thus raising blood glucose levels. There are certain factors that... Ver artículo