Pregnancy

Nowadays, there are a lot of ways to boost one’s fertility and chances of getting pregnant. Most couples still prefer doing it the natural way. However, there is nothing wrong with using hormone pills as an alternative. But are hormone pills to get pregnant effective?  Before jumping into this option, know that there are certain risks […]

Getting pregnant is an exciting experience for moms and moms-to-be. It can get more exciting with two or more babies on the way, at the same time. Know more about the causes of multiple pregnancy and what are the risks and complications that come with it. https://wp.hellodoctor.com.ph/pregnancy/getting-pregnant/other-conception-topics/multiple-births/ Types of Multiple Pregnancies Multiple pregnancies are defined as when a […]

Our lolas and lolos have warned women that eating kambal na saging will get them pregnant with twins. Is it possible to have twins just by eating? Let's find out the different factors on how to have multiples naturally and see if it's worth adding twin bananas to your diet. https://wp.hellodoctor.com.ph/pregnancy/getting-pregnant/other-conception-topics/multiple-births/ Conditions for Multiple Pregnancies Before jumping into […]

Are you feeling sad after giving childbirth? It’s okay! It’s completely normal. With a lot of hormones lost after giving birth, it’s only normal to be emotionally off-balance. This onset of sadness is often called the “baby blues.” However, if you feel your sadness is too difficult to bear or it’s taking too long for […]

After childbirth and delivery, women tend to experience specific changes that can seem weird at first. One of these changes is with discharge, which is very typical and nothing to worry about. Is yellow discharge after birth normal?  Yes, very much so. This is called lochia, the discharge you get after vaginal delivery. Lochia is very similar to […]

Postpartum infections tend to happen after both vaginal and cesarean methods of childbirth, sometimes even during breastfeeding. This, along with the trauma a woman’s body goes through during delivery, can contribute to postpartum infections. What are the signs of infection after birth? Six weeks after delivery is when the bleeding will generally occur. However, this is […]

Pain during labor can be quite overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time being pregnant. This is also true with giving birth. Studies show that most pregnant mothers opt for a C-section delivery because of the fear of the pain that they will experience through natural delivery. However, there is also another way where you […]

During pregnancy, the baby inside the mother’s womb develops inside a sac called the amniotic sac. Inside it, there is a liquid that serves as protection called the amniotic fluid. The amount of amniotic fluid inside the sac generally varies from each mother. However, there are still times when it becomes either excessive or even […]

Every mother is at risk of having various complications during their pregnancy period. One rare but very serious problem that they can encounter is placental abruption. An immediate question that may come to mind when talking about this is what are the placental abruption effects on the baby? Placental abruption is a very uncommon condition that […]

More and more people begin to talk about the existence of postpartum depression. Yet, it is still a very under-recognized phenomenon. Information and research are still scarce when it comes to prepartum depression. Experiencing depression after giving birth might be something we’ve already heard about before, but did you know that an estimated 12% of […]

Lower back pain here, leg cramps there. Mommies understand that being pregnant means experiencing some aches and discomforts, especially as the baby grows in their womb. The thought of easing the pains is what makes prenatal massage appealing to many pregnant women. But what exactly is prenatal massage, and is it safe for you and […]

These days, a lot of pregnant women focusing on natural methods of staying healthy during their pregnancy. One of the methods that gained popularity is prenatal yoga. Read on to learn more about this form of exercise and see if it's right for you. What is Prenatal Yoga? Yoga is a form of physical activity that goes […]