Why Do I Have Swollen Gums? Answers for Expecting Mothers

Swollen Gums During Pregnancy

Based on the information provided by the CDC, 60 to 75 percent of pregnant women suffer from gum disease. While this may seem a minor problem, those experiencing pregnancy gingivitis know how wrong this judgment is. Today we’ll explain why bleeding and swollen gums are typical of expecting mothers and how those can be prevented … Read more

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Postnatal Vitamins While Breastfeeding

Postnatal Vitamins While Breastfeeding

Some people say that the breastfeeding period is the fourth trimester of pregnancy. This time is so special for creating a special bond between the mother and her baby. To make this period cloudless and pleasant for both parties, it’s essential that breastfeeding women receive the entire spectrum of vitamins and minerals that will support … Read more

Melatonin, children, and good night rest

Melatonin for kids

When speaking about children’s sleep issues, it is important to keep in mind that they affect both the kid and their parent. The latter cannot fall asleep themselves and it starts a never-ending cycle of stress and fatigue. Reaching for helpful dietary supplements looks like a simple and effective solution. Let us dive deeper into … Read more

Things to Know about Hernia during Pregnancy

Hernia During Pregnancy

There is no precise statistic regarding how many women develop hernia while expecting a baby. However, we know for sure that this condition is not uncommon and may affect pregnant women of all ages. Hernia refers to the protrusion of the internal organs or fat tissues through the weakened spot in the abdominal muscles. In … Read more

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Fraternal vs. Identical Twins. Understanding Who Is Who

Fraternal vs. Identical Twins. Understanding

Have you been recently astonished by the big news of you bearing twins? Or are you just a curious explorer who wants to know more about fraternal vs. identical twins? Whatever your reasons, we’ll gladly share what we know. Based on figures, 3% of all live births in the US fall on twins. Out of … Read more

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Bacterial vaginosis and infertility: what to know

Bacterial vaginosis

The scientific evidence shows that women with bacterial vaginosis (BV) are prevalent in patients with infertility. A study from 2013 estimates that the prevalence of patients who have BV is 19% and abnormal vaginal flora occurs in 39% of infertile patients. In this article, we cover the mechanism of how BV affects fertility and what … Read more

Abdominal Pain and Pregnancy. When to Seek Help?

Abdominal Pain and Pregnancy

The short answer to the question is it depends. Abdominal ache during pregnancy may be provoked by multiple reasons and the majority of expecting mothers will feel it at any time throughout their pregnancies. In the bulk of cases, there’s nothing to worry about. Still, it’s worth learning to differentiate between the pain that is … Read more

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How to Treat Sickness When Pregnant

sick while pregnant

Pregnant women are more vulnerable to various infections and illnesses. That’s why they have to be more careful and mindful of their health. Any minor symptoms can be enough to schedule an unplanned appointment with your doctor. The immune system is rather weak during pregnancy. So, whenever a mother-to-be feels under the weather, things can … Read more

Should I Worry about Green Baby Poop?

Green Baby Poop

Becoming a parent for the first time everything related to their baby that goes beyond their imagining of how it should be, causes them to panic. One of the most common things that make new parents freak out is seeing green poop in their baby’s diaper. Ask any pediatrician, and they will prove that during … Read more