Pregnancy

From the positive test to delivery, pregnancy brings new questions every day. The articles in this section answer what expectant mothers ask most often: what are the first symptoms of pregnancy, which are the best foods for pregnancy and when lower abdominal pain needs to be checked.

Follow your baby's development through the stages of pregnancy week by week and see which tests are included in prenatal screening.

October 9, 2026

Low-Dose Aspirin (Salospir) in Pregnancy: Why It Is Prescribed, Dose and Safety

Salospir is one of the drugs most often prescribed in pregnancy, and one of those that raise the most questions. Aspirin for a pregnant woman? The answer is yes, at a low dose and for specific reasons. In women at increased risk, it significantly reduces the likelihood of preeclampsia. But it is not a drug for everyone, and...

December 7, 2022

Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Symptoms, Tests and Preparation

What to expect as you get closer and closer to the completion of your pregnancy and the wonderful experience of the birth of your child! The third trimester of pregnancy can be physically and emotionally challenging. The size and position of your baby can start to make it difficult for you now...

June 29, 2022

Menstrual Cycle: Phases, Length and Fertile Days

What is normal and what is not? Each woman's menstrual cycle tells us a lot about her health, her fertility and how to preserve it. It is important for women themselves to properly monitor and understand both their cycle and its irregularities. When did...

June 17, 2022

Abortion: Procedure, Medical Abortion and Cost

It is a procedure known by many names: abortion, termination, induced termination of pregnancy or ending a pregnancy, and it essentially describes the removal of one or more embryos and the placenta from the uterus during the first weeks of pregnancy. An abortion can be performed for various reasons: either...

April 15, 2022

How to Get Pregnant: Tips to Boost Your Chances

If you are hoping to conceive, don't leave it to chance. Learn how to get pregnant, starting with predicting ovulation and the dos and don'ts of maximizing fertility. Some couples seem to achieve pregnancy with minimal effort. For others it takes time. If you are looking...

February 28, 2022

Fibroids in Pregnancy: Risks and Monitoring

The effect of fibroids on pregnancy depends on their size, number and location in the uterus. Pregnant women with uterine fibroids may experience the following: Lower abdominal pain: This is the most common complication. The larger the fibroid, the more likely it is to cause pain, especially during the...

March 27, 2017

Pregnancy Symptoms: The First Signs Before a Missed Period

Pregnancy Symptoms: Quick Overview Breast Swelling Nausea Increased Urination Fatigue & Sleepiness Food Aversions Light Bleeding Strange Taste Headache Uterine Cramps Mood Changes For some women, early signs and symptoms of pregnancy begin in the first few weeks after conception. 9 + 1 Pregnancy Symptoms Before the...

November 12, 2015

Flying and Pregnancy: How Late Is Air Travel Allowed

Is it safe to travel by plane during pregnancy? For all practical purposes, the answer to this question is yes. However, some concerns have arisen about exposure to cosmic radiation, as well as the dehydration and thrombosis that can occur during...

October 16, 2014

Which Medications Are Off Limits When Trying to Get Pregnant

The simple answer is to stop all unnecessary medications before trying to get pregnant, but of course this is not always possible. Some drugs are known to harm the fetus and must be stopped or replaced before conception: isotretinoin (for acne), warfarin...

October 15, 2014

Lower Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy: Causes and When to Worry

Είναι φυσιολογικό να έχω κοιλιακό πόνο κατά τη διάρκεια της εγκυμοσύνης; Περιστασιακά πονάκια σε όλη την κοιλιά είναι ένα κοινό σύμπτωμα της εγκυμοσύνης, και ενώ γενικά είναι ακίνδυνα, όταν συνοδεύονται και από άλλα συμπτώματα καλό είναι να συμβουλευτείτε το γιατρό σας. Εάν έχετε πόνο ή κράμπες μαζί με κηλίδες αίματος,...

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