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
For those last few days before you meet your baby, we want to give you a few tips to bear in mind before you go to hospital. The dilation stage will start at home and the first contractions, which are less painful, will occur at regular intervals. They’ll gradually get... Ver artículo
Doing exercise or physical activity during pregnancy is highly recommendable for expectant mums. Keeping fit will not only help with the many physical changes that all pregnant women experience, it will also be very beneficial for labour. Exercising in the water is a great choice when your belly starts to... Ver artículo
En ocasiones, la noticia de que otro bebé está en camino llega cuando aún se está lactando al anterior. Aquello que rodea a la lactancia y embarazo ha estado rodeado de mitos e ideas preconcebidas que no siempre son correctas. Un horizonte de dudas se puede abrir entonces. Para disiparlas, hemos... Ver artículo
Meditation’s in fashion! And no wonder! This age-old technique has become part of our lives because of its numerous benefits. It helps us cope with the frenetic pace that our society imposes on us, enabling us to reconnect with our inner self so that we feel better for it. Of... Ver artículo