Pregnancy
Menopause and pregnancy: How to achieve it before it's too late
Menopause is the phase in a woman’s life during which her period stops permanently, and as a result, ovulation no longer occurs (meaning conception is no longer possible). When a woman enters...
Which pregnancy test should I choose?
Knowing you're pregnant as early as possible is extremely important for both your peace of mind and the proper support of your pregnancy. Although there are several early pregnancy symptoms, the...
6 Alternative Ways to Take a Pregnancy Test: How Reliable Are They?
If you’re eagerly waiting to find out whether you’re pregnant, time definitely feels like it’s standing still. You want to know the result right here and right now—even if that means at 3 a.m.
So,...
Can I get a pregnancy test from the first day of conception? How will you know immediately if you...
The period when you’re waiting to find out whether your period will come or you’re pregnant is extremely stressful. The well-known “two-week wait” from ovulation to the expected period is full of...
Evaporation Line on Pregnancy Tests
Understanding the Evaporation Line on Pregnancy Tests
Discovering that faint line on a pregnancy test can be an emotional rollercoaster. Excitement, anxiety, hope, and confusion - a whirlwind of...
When should I take a pregnancy test
When should I take a pregnancy test
For many women, deciding when to take the first pregnancy test could be a major source of stress!
Deciding to take the first test very early seems like a...
The first child came easily! Why can’t I get pregnant with the second child?
Everything you need to know about so-called "secondary infertility".
If your first child came on the first try and without effort, you surely believed that the same would happen with the second...
I'm pregnant. What should I watch out for in the summer.
I'm pregnant. What should I watch out for in the summer?
We often hear the question whether a pregnant woman is allowed to swim in the sea or sunbathe. Of course, pregnant women should not...
7 facts about pregnancy at an older age
7 truths about pregnancy at an older age
Is a natural pregnancy at 39 or 40 common? I’m 44 years old—can I have a child? What are the chances of getting pregnant at 48 or 50? What does it mean...
Surviving the two week wait
Surviving the Two Week Wait
The two-week wait is a time of high anxiety, worry, and frustration for women trying to conceive. In case you're not familiar with the phrase, the two week wait is...
Pregnancy with one ovary. Feasible or not?
Pregnancy with one ovary – is it possible? This is the question most women with one ovary ask themselves. Let’s see below everything you need to know and how you can increase your chances of...
Amniotic fluid leak - Signs, causes and actions
Amniotic fluid leak - Signs, causes and actions
During pregnancy, the baby is surrounded by amniotic fluid. This liquid helps to protect the baby and its overall development.
One of the main ways...
Fetal doppler sounds
Do you recognize what sound is this?
This is the sound of the heart of the unborn baby!
And this
is the sound of the placental blood flow.
Apart from being a magical experience,...
Streptococcus-B during pregnancy
B hemolytic streptococcus is a bacterium found in the vagina in about 25% of women. Its presence in pregnancy does not harm the mother but it can be extremely dangerous for the newborn. When there...
Strep-B test
What is streptococcus-B?
Streptococcus-B or streptococcus agalactiae or GBS is one of the trillions of microorganisms naturally present in the intestine of humans. Many times this microbe travels...
Amniotic fluid leak test
What is amniotic fluid?
Amniotic fluid is the fluid inside the sack that surrounds the embryo and plays many important roles:
• It is your fetus' protective cushion from a possible injury.
•...
15 interesting facts about pregnancy
1. Fertilization: Odds 1 in 100 million
Men release about 100 million sperm each time they ejaculate, although the sperm of some highly fertile men may contain even more.
But in the end only a...
How to interpret pregnancy tests
How Pregnancy Is Confirmed
hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is a hormone produced by the placenta in the early stages of pregnancy and throughout its duration. This is the hormone that pregnancy...
Make room for baby!
In this wonderful video you can see how the internal organs of the woman are displaced during pregnancy.
Amazing!
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Positive ovlulation test and pregnancy test
Sometimes customers ask us how is the result interpreted on our analog tests. Although it is stated in the instructions that come together with the tests, in this post we will show you some...