What Is the Umbilical Cord?
Every father accompanying his wife in labor feels thrilled when a doctor offers to cut the umbilical cord. This organ is somehow sacred, which is often explained by the fact…
Tanning during pregnancy: can you do it safely?
The future mother has to rethink many of her habits and preferable activities as many of them can affect her baby. One such thing that is surrounded by misconceptions, is…
Sushi while Pregnant
Food cravings during pregnancy are common thing. But what if the only thing you can think of is sushi? Can you enjoy those tasty rolls without risk for the fetus…
Male Fertility Testing
Scientific research on the incidence of male factor infertility revealed that 40 - 50% of couples struggle to become parents due to male reproductive system problems. For this reason, male…
How to Track Ovulation If You Have Irregular Periods?
Is it said that an average woman has a menstrual cycle of 28 days with a normal error of 1-3 days. For example, one month it is 28 days and…
Hair Removal and Pregnancy
Our bodies are unique and beautiful creations in their every inch. Gurus of body-positive thinking don’t get tired of persuading us that body hair is OK. And that if you…
Hair Loss During Pregnancy
Postpartum hair loss is a problem affecting almost every woman who has given birth to a child. But if trusting the American Pregnancy Association, 40 – 50% of expecting mothers…
Dehydration During Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms, and Consequences
How Much Water Should You Drink When Pregnant? During pregnancy, you need water both for you and your baby. Water is needed to form the amniotic fluid that surrounds the…
What Is Cord Blood Banking?
Currently, the percentage of banking cord blood in the United States is estimated at 3%. Until the year 2018, the popularity of cord blood collecting was high. The tendency to…