Pregnancy Itching: Normal or a Warning Sign?
Is pregnancy itching normal? Learn when it's harmless and when intense itching on palms or soles at night signals a serious condition needing care.
Birth
Nipple Care in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Learn what science says about nipple care during pregnancy and breastfeeding — and which common practices do more harm than good.
Nipple Care During Breastfeeding: What Works
Breastfeeding care in Golden August: Brazilian specialists explain why nipples need no special prep and what really prevents cracks and injuries.
Six Years of Trying: Brazilian Woman's Positive Test
Ketlylin Ferreira, 34, from Itajaí SC, got pregnant naturally after 6 years of trying—one week before starting fertility treatment. Her story went viral.
Bolsa Ibovespa: Stocks for Every Brazilian Newborn
Brazilian coalition Convergência Brasil proposes annual government stock investments for citizens from birth to 18 under the 'Bolsa Ibovespa' plan.
Birth Plan in Brazil: A Complete Guide
Learn what a birth plan is, what to include, and how to use it in a Brazilian hospital to ensure your labor and delivery preferences are respected.
Humanized Birth in Brazil: Your Options
Learn what humanized birth means, what options are available in Brazil, and how to create a birth plan that puts your wishes first.
Oral Health Before Pregnancy: What Experts Say
Experts explain why dental check-ups should be part of preconception planning — hormonal changes raise gum disease risk from day one of pregnancy.
118,000 Brazilians Got Paternity After Age 6
Over 118,000 Brazilians had paternity recognised after age 6. New data reveals delayed paternity registration and rights at stake.
Breastfeeding in the NICU: Real Stories of Hope
How two Brazilian mothers breastfed in the neonatal ICU with help from milk banks and nurses — practical tips and real stories for NICU families.
Why 84% of Brazilian Teen Pregnancies Are Unplanned
Unicamp study: 84% of Brazilian teen mothers didn't plan their pregnancy. Key risk and protective factors explained, including partner cohabitation.
Fatherhood Rewires the Brain, Study Finds
A 2026 RWTH Aachen study of 25 first-time fathers found real brain changes in structure and connectivity during the first 24 weeks of fatherhood.
Trump Targets Birth Tourism: Brazilian Stars Who Did It
Trump signed two orders targeting birth tourism on Aug 6. See which Brazilian celebrities gave birth in the US and what the new rules could mean.
Trump Signs Orders on Birthright and Birth Tourism
Trump signed executive orders against birthright citizenship and birth tourism, targeting children of terrorists. Legal challenges expected soon.
Why Breastfeeding Changes with Each Child
Why breastfeeding differs between children: 13 key factors from birth type to family dynamics, explained by a Brazilian pediatrician.
Morning vs Night Breast Milk: What Changes?
Morning breast milk is high in cortisol; night milk is rich in melatonin. Learn how chrononutrition helps your baby's sleep cycle.
Medina and Arantes Lose Baby: Why First-Trimester Loss?
Gabriel Medina and Isabella Arantes lost their baby in the first trimester. Experts explain why 80% of miscarriages happen early in pregnancy.
Viviane Araújo on Motherhood at 51
Viviane Araújo talks about raising son Joaquim at 51, egg donation, body changes after pregnancy, and her balanced approach to discipline and love.
Breastfeeding Babies Safe During Disasters
Why breastfeeding protects babies during floods and emergencies — expert advice from pediatrician Monica Vilela Carceles Fraguas on keeping infants safe.
Brazil's Early Weaning: Myth and Work Return
Only 45.8% of Brazilian babies under 6 months are exclusively breastfed. Learn why the 'weak milk' myth and work return cause early weaning.