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 that it is the thing that joins the mother and her baby not in the emotional sense but physically. The umbilical cord is an organ … Read more
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 tanning during pregnancy. Skin Protection Ultraviolet rays that go through the ozone layer are of A and B types, different in wavelength. UV-B rays make … Read more
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 growing inside you? Well, it depends on your preferences. While sushi, overall, is not forbidden, it’s essential that you avoid kinds containing raw or undercooked … Read more
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 fertility testing has become a common practice in recent years. In this post, we’ll talk in detail about the types of male fertility testing, possible … Read more
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 the next month the bleeding starts a day or two later making it 30 days. But women’s periods are far more individual than that. Irregular … Read more
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 want to keep it, it won’t make you look any worse. Any doctor will tell you the same thing, not because of their body-positive thinking … Read more
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 deal with hair thinning and loss. The reasons for this condition can be numerous, and each requires a different treatment approach. In the article, we’ll … Read more
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 fetus, produce blood, create new tissues, build a placenta that carries nutrients to the baby, provide proper digestion, and help the body get rid of … Read more
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 collect and store cord blood is still high in some countries, like Singapore. However, the figures in the US have been decreasing steadily as some … Read more