Perineal massage is a very simple technique that aims to increase the elasticity of the perineum muscles, in order to minimize the risk of tearing during childbirth. What is sought with this massage is to reduce muscular resistance and promote blood circulation in the area, in addition to increasing knowledge of one's own body (if it is you who is performing the massage) or strengthening the bond as a couple (if it is your partner who does it to you).
Makenna Myler is a professional athlete from Utah (United States) whose images running nine months pregnant have gone around the world. The woman, used to racing, decided to bet with her husband that she would be able to run a little over a kilometer and a half in less than eight minutes, and boy did she succeed!
Some couples who are already parents sometimes seek to have one more baby for various reasons: they want a large family or they have only had boys or girls and would like to have a baby of the other sex. But sometimes, when deciding to go for one more child, nature ends up surprising parents with more than one baby.
The loss of a baby is a very hard time that little is said about and that many couples suffer in silence. A few weeks ago we shared the sad news of Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, who lost the third baby they were expecting.
When the pandemic began due to the coronavirus, some media reported that due to confinement and being at home all day, a baby boom could be expected. However, as later surveys and studies showed, many couples ruled out conceiving during this time.
During pregnancy, it is nice to keep a photographic record to have a memory of how our belly grew as our baby grew. But besides that, many of these photos we want to share with our family and friends.
In recent years, Emily Ratajkowski has taken an active role in various causes and a strong commitment to women's rights. With almost 27 million followers on Instagram, the model knows the reach that each of her posts can have.
Studies related to natural disasters such as famines, earthquakes and pandemics have coincided in highlighting that the stress to which pregnant women are exposed causes short and long-term consequences on their health and that of their babies.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.