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 tend to pay a lot of attention to pregnant women and their needs but once the child has been delivered, attention shifts to the newborn. Mom devotes all her energy to her new baby and, in many cases, neglects her own needs. A new mother often experiences overwhelming physiological and psychological transformations in life and in her body. She needs support from friends and family to regain her equilibrium.
Pregnancy
The way our bodies support and protect us often seems like magic. The placenta is a unique example of the female body’s ability to adapt and transform to support new life. In this article, you’ll learn all about this incredible temporary organ and its functions.