Pregnancy

Chorionic biopsy or chorionic biopsy: what is this prenatal diagnostic test?

Within the prenatal diagnostic tests, chorionic biopsy and cordocentesis are the most invasive, the ones that involve the most risks and the ones that are performed last when making a diagnosis.

175 names of Greek origin for girls and boys for your baby

Choosing the name that our baby will bear is one of the first important decisions that we will have to make when we are about to become mothers and fathers. There are many places where we can look for inspiration, such as literature, other languages, or even nature.

A review of studies confirms that the transmission of Covid in pregnancy is "rare": less than two percent

One of the main concerns of pregnant women when the pandemic broke out was the risk of transmitting the virus to the baby through the placenta, which is known as vertical infection. The various studies carried out over these two years showed that it was unlikely and now a review of 472 studies confirms that the transmission of Covid to the baby is rare.

Hemolytic disease of the newborn: what it is and why it occurs

Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) is a condition that occurs when the mother's blood type is not compatible with the baby's. It occurs in one for every thousand live births.

Practicing mindfulness during pregnancy could help improve the stress response in babies

Pregnancy is a stage full of many changes and emotions, generally positive. However, sometimes the mother may be going through or experiencing difficult moments and situations, which causes her to suffer some stress during this stage.

Amnioscopy: what is it and what does this test in pregnancy consist of?

Amnioscopy is a test that is performed towards the end of pregnancy, from week 37 or when delivery is delayed. With it, the state of the amniotic fluid is checked and if there is fetal hypermaturity. Using the color of the amniotic fluid, they observe if there is any meconium present, which could be harmful to the baby.

Babies are 25 percent more likely to be born with low birth weight if they are born in areas with high pollution

The oxygen contaminants that the mother breathes also reach the baby through the blood of the umbilical cord. Therefore, the quality of air that the pregnant woman breathes while a new being is growing inside her will have a lot to do with its development.

181 names of Hebrew origin for girls and boys for your baby

Choosing the name that our baby will bear is one of the first important decisions that we will have to make when we are about to become mothers and fathers. There are many places where we can look for inspiration, such as literature, other languages, or even nature.

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