Pregnancy
Your first menstrual period is a significant milestone during puberty. Your first period after giving birth might feel almost the same. Will it be more painful and longer? When can you expect it to start? And how long are you protected against pregnancy after giving birth? In this article, we try to answer all these questions for you.
Pregnancy
We’ve all heard that it takes a village to raise a child, and giving birth is not meant to be a solitary experience either. Women have always supported each other physically and emotionally as they prepare for childbirth, go through the birthing process, and welcome their children into the world. Today this role is usually entrusted to midwives and doulas.
Pregnancy
The creation of a brand new human involves many complicated processes. The main ‘building blocks’ are human reproductive cells, known as gametes. Female gametes are egg cells, and male gametes are sperm.