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Cervical mucus is a collection of proteins (glycoproteins), secreted by the cervical canal glands and located in the cervix. The purpose of this mucus is to block and protect the uterine cavity against pathogens. It also allows sperm to reach the egg, it also protects them from the acidity of the vagina;...
The excitement that you feel over the news that your wife is expecting a baby for the first time may be short lived as soon as you realize that becoming a parent is hard. There are so many new things that you must learn, buy and prepare for when the baby comes that you may suddenly feel overwhelmed and...
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Many new mothers are keen to know what their first period after childbirth will be like and, in particular, when will it happen. There are different scenarios depending on whether the mother has breastfed her baby, whether she has nursed them exclusively, and for how long she has done so. These factors strongly...
Having a new born baby is full of joy, celebration and happiness. But then, why 80% of new mothers undergo severe mood changes, bouts of crying, feeling of being miserable, difficulty concentration, and other such symptoms of baby blues. In medical terms, baby blues are the least severe form of postpartum...
It is known that two siblings can have different fathers, which makes them half-siblings. However, is this possible in twins? There are two main types of twins: identical and fraternal. Identical twins occur when a single egg is fertilized by a single sperm and forms a zygote that then divides into...
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There are many factors that influence when a woman can get pregnant but one that certainly helps is to perform physical exercise on a regular basis. So, if you're worried about how your physical activity will affect your chances of conceiving, you should know that in general it will move it in a positive...
Pregnancy is a difficult phase of a woman’s life, and she has to go through a variety of pains, aches and cramps during this period. After all, she is carrying around all that extra weight, and her muscles become aggravated due to the pressure of her expanding uterus. When we talk about cramps, pregnant...
A c-section birth involves surgery and, therefore, the recovery of the woman is slower than that of a vaginal birth delivery. Usually, the first few days are the most uncomfortable and full recovery takes place about six weeks after delivery. During this period of time, it is essential to follow a series...