La píldora del día después (Levonorgestrel) funciona retrasando la ovulación y tu ciclo menstrual. Esta información ha sido revisada por una enfermera registrada del equipo de The Pregnancy Network. También puede impedir que un óvulo se implante en el útero (Clínica Mayo). El Levonorgestrel se vende bajo marcas como “Plan B One-Step” y “Julie” y
The morning-after pill (Levonorgestrel) works by delaying ovulation and your menstrual cycle. This information has been reviewed by a registered nurse on staff at The Pregnancy Network. It may also prevent an egg from implanting in the uterus (Mayo Clinic). Levonorgestrel is sold by brands like “Plan B One-Step” and “Julie” and is classified as
You’re pregnant, and it wasn’t planned. You might be feeling emotions like fear and shame. We get it. It’s common to feel this way! Tell yourself these three things instead: 1. Blame isn’t helping me. Maybe you feel guilty for how you got pregnant. But blaming yourself doesn’t help you. You might even call this
Tú probablemente has escuchado que los síntomas más comunes en un embarazo son las náuseas y el vómito. ¡Pero estos no son los únicos síntomas del embarazo! ¿Cuántos de estos síntomas conoces? 1. Acidez Las hormonas del embarazo relajan la válvula entre el estómago y el esófago, permitiendo que la acidez del estómago suba. A
You’ve probably heard of the most common symptoms of pregnancy, like nausea and vomiting. These aren’t the only symptoms of pregnancy, however! How many of these do you know? 1. Heartburn Your pregnancy hormones relax the valve between your stomach and esophagus, allowing stomach acid to leak up. This is called acid reflux, which causes
Recently found out you’re pregnant? Congratulations! There is so much to celebrate when growing a new life. There is also a ton to figure out! Today we’ll figure one thing out together: how to calculate your due date. The most common method for calculating your due date is by LMP, or last menstrual period. A
Las vitaminas prenatales ayudan a tu cuerpo durante el embarazo y el desarrollo de tu bebé en el útero. Revisado médicamente por Holly Almond, RN, BSN. Por qué es importante: El embarazo aumenta las necesidades nutricionales de tu cuerpo. Tu bebé puede desarrollar anomalías fetales sin ciertos nutrientes. Necesitas vitaminas prenatales durante el embarazo para
Prenatal vitamins support your body in pregnancy and your baby’s development in utero. Medically reviewed by Holly Almond, RN, BSN. Why it matters: Pregnancy increases your body’s nutritional requirements. Your baby can develop fetal abnormalities without certain nutrients. You need prenatal vitamins in pregnancy to support your health and your baby’s. Why take prenatal vitamins?
La menstruación en tu cuerpo es un proceso del desprendimiento del revestimiento uterino cerca de cada 28 días. Esto hace que tu cuerpo se prepare para que el próximo mes tengas la posibilidad de quedar embarazada. Revisado médicamente por Holly Almond, RN, BSN. Por qué es importante: Al entender que la menstruación es una fase
Menstruation is your body’s process of shedding the lining of your uterus about every 28 days. This resets your body to prepare for the next month’s possibility of pregnancy. Medically reviewed by Holly Almond, RN, BSN. Why it matters: Understanding the menstruation phase of your menstrual cycle helps you prevent pregnancy, prepare for pregnancy, and
