The first hour of a baby’s life is so important for their future that it is known as the golden hour. During this period, skin-to-skin contact with the mother should be encouraged immediately after birth, as it brings numerous benefits to both mother and baby, according to the World Health Read more
Although every birth is a different experience, the pain felt at that moment is a common concern among pregnant women. In this sense, methods of preparation and relief for childbirth have become popular in recent decades and attracted more attention among expectant mothers. One of the best known is the Read more
When a woman discovers she is pregnant, she knows that her body will undergo countless changes. However, the psychological aspect also undergoes drastic transformations during this period. Considering the low frequency of debate on this side of motherhood, mental health in pregnant women ends up being neglected. What changes in Read more
Pregnancy is a period that involves many expectations, achievements, and also some fears. Among the main fears, the occurrence of lacerations during vaginal delivery has been keeping women awake at night, as well as the need or not to perform an episiotomy. It is very common during normal delivery for Read more
Getting pregnant is a common dream among most couples. However, the arrival of a new being is not entirely instantaneous; in most situations, it is a desire that requires time and patience. In this sense, all those who are seeking pregnancy are classified as trying to conceive, whether they are Read more
Pregnancy is a very special time for a woman. However, it is also a delicate phase; the arrival of a new being primarily alters her psychological state, in addition to her physical state. Therefore, the role of the doula with the expectant mother is precisely to accompany her through all Read more
Normal childbirth is a natural and incredible process, but it is also surrounded by many myths and taboos. One of these taboos is pooping during childbirth, something that many women fear and avoid discussing. Let’s demystify this issue and understand why pooping during childbirth is absolutely normal and even a Read more
Our ancestors always appreciated nature, many aspects of life were seen as normal and their timing was respected. However, due to changes in the natural rhythm of human beings, we began to demand performance, making it (un)necessary to accelerate some processes, creating a cult, a structure, an anxiety around this Read more
A birth plan is a document created by the pregnant woman, in which she writes down and specifies her wishes and preferences at every stage of her child’s birth, according to hers and the child’s health along the pregnancy. Its importance is emphasized by the World Health Organization (WHO), which Read more
This term often gives people an erroneous idea about what Humanized Childbirth is. Some think that it’s about the place where the birth happens (beach, waterfall, home), or that it simply means a normal birth. But it’s actually way more than that! If a child is born without a qualified Read more