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Why is it good for both you and your child?

Dear friends, breastfeeding is a very relevant topic, which we write about in order to show you how it is good not only for your baby but also for you.

1. Strengthens immunity. Babies are born extremely vulnerable to infections. That is why colostrum (the first milk produced by the mammary glands) is the richest in antibodies that protect against infections and allergies. Unlike the numerous formulas for babies, breast milk changes its constitution to match the needs of the baby. Colostrum (the first breast milk produced), for example, is richer in protein and contains fewer sugars than the breastmilk which you start producing 3-4 days after birth. This breast milk in turn contains more sugars and calories, and is higher in quantity, which corresponds to the baby’s increasing calorie needs.
2. Prevents chronic diseases. There is a link between breastfeeding and the likelihood of developing diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and Crohn’s disease later in life.
3. Healthy weight for both of you! Babies suck as much breastmilk as they need. This creates the habit of not overeating. The mother loses up to 500 extra calories a day while breastfeeding.
4. Faster recovery. During breastfeeding, the hormone oxytocin is released, which reduces bleeding after delivery and helps the uterus return to its normal size faster. Oxytocin, also called the “hormone of love”, helps build a strong bond between mother and baby.

Breastfeeding gives your baby the ultimate superfood and gets you on the fastest route to recovery after pregnancy. Enjoy it together with your baby!

Dear friends, in an in vitro fertilization procedure the oocytes which are extracted, fertilized and develop well can either be transferred to the uterus of the woman (the so-called fresh embryo transfer – usually on Day 3 or 5 after the puncture) or frozen and transferred in a subsequentcycle (frozen embryo transfer).

In an embryo transfer procedure (fresh or frozen), 1 to 3 embryos are returned to the uterus. The number of embryos to be returned depends on many factors like the age of the woman and the quality of the embryos and is decided by the treating physician together with the patient(s). If a patient has more good quality embryos than those returned in the fresh embryo transfer, those embryos usually go for freezing. They can be warmed and transferred in subsequent cycle(s) in case the patient does not become pregnant from the fresh transfer or wants to become pregnant again. The frozen embryo transfer gives the patient the opportunity to become pregnant without going through every step of the IVF process once again, which saves a lot of time and money.

The procedure of embryo vitrification has been perfected to such an extent than pregnancy rate from frozen embryo transfers is the same as pregnancy rate from fresh transfers.

Do not despair if you do not get pregnant from the fresh embryo transfer! If you have frozen embryos, use them!

Chemical pregnancy is a type of early miscarriage which happens around the menstruation date, which is why many women never find out they were pregnant.

Symptoms are heavy bleeding and cramping. It is devastating to have a chemical pregnancy after a positive test. However, chemical pregnancies are a sign that you can get pregnant.

Embryos with chromosomal abnormalities are the primary cause of chemical pregnancies. Other causes include clotting problems (the so-called thrombophilia), thyroid problems, endometriosis, chlamydia, syphilis.

Many women who are trying to conceive experience a chemical pregnancy. If you have had 3 consecutive chemical pregnancies, you need some further testing. Other than that, this does not mean you’ll never be a mother and the good news is that you can continue with your attempts to get pregnant immediately.

When they hear the word „stress,“ most people think of something bad and harmful. In many cases, however, stress is useful – it helps us better adapt to our environment and become better at what we are doing. A good example of this is working out, which subjects our body and Read More

Dear friends, most of you love the aroma and taste of coffee, but how it аffect over our body will be discussed in the following publication.

A cup of coffee in the morning?

Sure, but you have to be careful if you are trying to conceive.

HOW MUCH COFFEE is TOO MUCH?

According to apopular research article published in the prestigiousmedical journal the Lancet in 1988 “women who consumed more than the equivalent of one cup of coffee per day are half as likely to become pregnant, per cycle, as women who drank less”. This finding was explained by the fact that caffeine, present in coffee, tea and chocolate, is a vasoconstrictor (e.g. it makes your blood vessels constrict). This was thought to result in reduced blood supply to organs, including the uterus, which in turn meant lower chances of becoming pregnant.

The subject was further investigated in a number of research articles published more recently and none of them find scientific evidence for such a correlation between coffee and fertility. It has been proven, however, that women who consume more than 900 mg of caffeine per day are more likely to have an early abortion.

So, in conclusion, it would be wise to cut back on caffeine when you are trying to conceive. That way it would be easier for you to stay away from it once you are already pregnant.

What is the ALTERNATIVE?

Psychologists claim that decaffeinated coffee can work as a placebo and give you a boost of energy. In order to „trick“ your brain, put decaf coffee in a „normal“ coffee container. This way you can enjoy your drink without worrying it will affect your chances of getting pregnant.

Dear friends,

Cancer is undoubtedly a very serious diagnosis. Prophylaxis and timely diagnostics are the best routes to successful treatment. We should not forget, however, that quality of life following treatment is not any less important. What contributes more to a Read More