According to a recent study published in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism , a vitamin D deficiency in early pregnancy can increase the risk of having a baby with a lower than average birth weight. Researchers looked…
The mother protects the fetus in her belly through specific cells
An article published in the authoritative journal ” Nature ” has highlighted how the mother, through specific cells, protects the fetus in the belly so that the immune system does not recognize it as a stranger , and triggers an immune reaction with effects…
Infections in pregnancy: the importance of pre-conception tests
The conference focused particularly on the lack of information among women who decide to have a child and on the consequent lack of adherence to preconception screening (free) which would make it possible to understand if the future mother is affected by…
Why Acqua Panna is a great choice for newborns
When my first daughter was born 7 years ago, one of the first things I bought once I got home from the hospital was a pack of Acqua Panna, because that’s what my mother used to do when I was…
Fertility: NGF, does neuronal growth factor stimulate ovulation?
It is a discovery that could radically change the outlook in the event of fertility problems. The famous neuronal growth factor, NGF ( Nerve Growth Factor ) discovered by Rita Levi Montalcini, could also stimulate ovulation. NGF was discovered by the Italian scientist in…
Comment of the day: Hours and endless days
I report the comment of an almost dad: Marco. Thank you for sharing these nine months with us and your sweet and heartfelt thoughts! hello everyone…I know that it is mainly a female site, the creatures you carry in your womb…
Software arrives in the delivery room to avoid errors
In the delivery room at the Luigi Sacco hospital in Milan, a powerful software is being tested for collaboration with midwives, doctors and nurses. It was developed precisely in this hospital in collaboration with the polyclinic. What is it for? The…
Shiatsu massage during pregnancy to relieve many symptoms or stimulate childbirth
Shiatsu massage uses the same principles as acupuncture to release vital energy, with the difference that it does not use needles but acupressure. Shatsu is a traditional form of Japanese massage that has become famous all over the world. Shiatsu is generally…
Being a woman and being a mother nowadays
Being a parent nowadays, despite being the most beautiful job in the world, is a very complicated task. When a child arrives, whether he is the first, second or third (etc….), his entry into the family menage is like a…