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Are massages possible during pregnancy? When?
Massages during pregnancy can be very beneficial, but certain precautions must be taken to avoid potential harm. Prenatal massages are contraindicated in specific cases, such as not feeling fetal movements or experiencing nausea.
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Cervical Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Cervical cancer, or cervical cancer, is one of the most common cancers in women that follows breast cancer. Although the human papillomavirus is one cause, it is true that it is a major risk factor for the disease.
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What is a miscarriage: symptoms, causes and consequences
Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of the baby before the 20th week of pregnancy, although most commonly miscarriage occurs in the first trimester of gestation. Bleeding and abdominal pain are the main symptoms of gestational loss.
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What are Antioxidants and How Do They Affect Sperm Quality?
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) cause an increase in oxidative stress that affects sperm development and quality. Therefore, it is recommended that men suffering from infertility eat a diet rich in antioxidants, as they reduce this damage and improve sperm quality.
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Epidural Anesthesia During Labor: Benefits & Side Effects
The epidural is an anesthesia that allows for having painless deliveries, but we should be aware of its pros and cons before making a decision on its use.
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Multiple pregnancies and assisted reproduction: the pros and cons
Due to the number of risks associated, twin or multiple pregnancy following assisted reproduction can be prevented with a single embryo transfer.
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What Causes PCOS & How Does It Affect Your Body?
The specific cause leading to PCOS is still unclear. Given the variety of factors involved, the symptoms are varied.
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What Are Antisperm Antibodies? - Causes & Treatment
Antisperm antibodies are the main cause of immune infertility in males. As for women, they can cause infertility as well, but less commonly.
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What is mastitis or inflammation of the breast tissue during breastfeeding?
Puerperal mastitis is a breast inflammation that occurs in women during breastfeeding. Simple habits can help reduce the inflammation and eliminate pain while nursing.
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Can a Woman Get Pregnant at Age 50? - Chances & Risks
Women who decidedly delay maternity until the age of 50 need a fertility treatment to have a child due to their reduced fertility at this point. Particularly, the best option to get pregnant in your 50s is egg donation.
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What is the purpose of cord blood banking after childbirth?
Some years ago, umbilical cord blood was discarded. However, it has proven to be very useful. Cord blood can be donated to help babies with problems or stored in a private bank.
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Assisted reproduction for homosexual women: becoming lesbian moms
A couple of two lesbian women can have a child with donor sperm by artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization or reciprocal IVF.
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