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What causes heartburn and other digestive discomfort in pregnancy?
Pregnancy brings a series of important changes in a woman's body that can inevitably lead to the appearance of certain discomforts. These include digestive discomforts, which include nausea and vomiting, reflux and heartburn, and constipation as the main ones.
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Pregnancy Stages by Month - Fetal Development with Pictures
Pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, during which the baby completes its development until the moment of birth. In this way, the baby reaches milestones in its development month by month, at the same time as the woman may notice certain symptoms.
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What causes postpartum haemorrhage and how is it treated?
Postpartum haemorrhage or obstetric haemorrhage is the loss of blood that occurs after childbirth. This complication can be primary, early or early if the bleeding occurs within 24 hours of delivery. On the other hand, if the bleeding occurs between 24 hours and 6 months after delivery, it would be secondary.
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What is foetal ultrasound in the first, second and third trimester?
Ultrasound scans do not use X-rays, so they are not dangerous for either the mother or the baby. By means of this technique, the state of health of the foetus is diagnosed by means of the image, its measurements and body contours can be observed, and the internal organs, such as the heart, can also be observed.
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Changes in the baby and common discomforts in the 33rd week of pregnancy
The 33rd week of pregnancy corresponds to the third trimester of gestation, so the increase in size of the belly is already considerable. The baby continues to grow and gain weight, already measuring about 43 cm and weighing around 2 kilos.
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What is a gestogram or pregnancy wheel and how is it used?
A gestogram is a circular calendar that is very useful in pregnancy, as it helps to easily calculate how many weeks pregnant a woman is, her expected delivery date (EDD) and also provides additional information such as the weight and length of the foetus at a given gestational week.
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Does diabetes mellitus affect fertility and pregnancy?
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease that can be caused by several factors. One of them is the destruction of the cells of the pancreas, which are responsible for the production of insulin. In this case we would be talking about type 1 diabetes and it affects male and female fertility.
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Pre-testicular causes of male infertility
Pretesticular male infertility, also known as endocrine factor infertility, is caused by hormonal imbalances that affect fertility, either due to an excess or a shortfall in hormone production. The most common cause is usually in the hypothalamic-pituitary axis.
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Why is the hormone oxytocin used to stimulate labour?
When the risk of continuing the pregnancy is greater than the risk of terminating it, the doctor may choose to administer artificial oxytocin. This hormone is responsible for the contractions of the uterus in the same way as the oxytocin secreted naturally by the brain.
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Does sexual intercourse affect embryo transfer?
A very frequent doubt in couples undergoing assisted reproduction treatment is whether sexual relations can be maintained during the treatment. In general, the recommendation is to avoid sexual intercourse from before the ovarian puncture and up to one week after the transfer.
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Ovulation after pregnancy and childbirth: when will it happen?
After childbirth, it may take several months for a woman's ovulation to occur again due to, among other things, breastfeeding. It is difficult for a woman to become pregnant again if she is exclusively breastfeeding her baby.
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What happens in the 30th week of pregnancy and what advice should I follow?
Week by week, pregnancy is coming to its final stretch. If a woman is already in her 30th week of pregnancy, she is only 10 weeks away from her due date. The most common symptoms in the 30th week of pregnancy are loss of balance and tiredness due to not being able to sleep well.
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