Each phase has its own questions. Here you will find the responses.
Everything you need to know to experience parenting with more awareness and less stress.
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Mandatory vaccinations for the first year of life
Calendar and booking methods
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Movements and discoveries between 6 and 9 months
Every movement is a conquest towards autonomy.
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What is family counseling?
What is the difference between public, accredited and private consultancy?
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Postpartum: how to recover energy and well-being
Checks, self-listening and support after birth.
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Are there prohibited foods when breastfeeding?
Eat whatever you like. Categorical no to alcohol, smoking and drugs.
Psycho-emotional well-being
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Newborn's first needs: how to find your way around without anxiety
Crying, sleeping, breastfeeding: listen, observe and ask for help when needed.
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Transporting a baby by car: how to travel safely from day one
Never in your arms: always use an approved child seat even for short trips.
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First newborn vaccines: what happens and what to expect
Timing, methods and symptoms
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How to safely carry a newborn on foot?
Waistband, waist bag or stroller? Choose the most suitable and secure solution.
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How to organize the first few days at home with the newborn
Rest, practical help and useful contacts for a more peaceful routine.
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Colic: what to do when the crying doesn't stop
Small daily gestures that can help calm him down
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When to make a birth declaration
Respect the deadlines set for the declaration.
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If you do not want to breastfeed
A free and legitimate choice: the mother's well-being is part of the child's health.
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Donating or receiving breast milk: how it works and why it's important
A safe and supportive gesture that helps the most fragile babies.
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What last name will the boy the girl have
From 2022, you can give both surnames, or choose one, by agreement between parents.
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What should I do if I have pain when I breastfeed?
Breastfeeding pain must be thoroughly investigated and not underestimated for the well-being of the mother and the newborn.
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If you can't breastfeed
Safe alternatives and relationships that remain authentic even without breast milk.
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What is a newborn's' colic 'really
Intense crying does not necessarily indicate a stomach ache: it is a physiological passage in the first months
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Difference between identity card and birth certificate
The certificate certifies that the child was born; the identity card is an official document with a photo.
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Postpartum visits and exams
The controls that help body and mind to regain balance after birth.
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Umbilical stump: how to cure it safely
Keep it dry and clean: it will come off on its own in a few days.
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Breastfeeding: when to ask for help and who to contact
It's natural but it can be difficult: where to find support
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Neonatal screening and first checks: what to do and when
From 24 hours to the first weeks: tests and visits essential for the health of the newborn.
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How to report the birth and start the registration process
Registering the birth and obtaining the first documents without stress.
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Newborn ID card: where and how to request it
How to make a registry request step by step
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Postpartum depression: where to ask for free help
Consultants, birth points and listening lines: you are not alone, and you can cure it
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The first documents of the newborn
How to obtain the Tax Code, the health card and the newborn's passport
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Abdominal diastasis after delivery: recognize it and take care of it
The confirmation always comes from a clinical evaluation, made by a midwife, physiotherapist or gynecologist
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Water birth: benefits, limitations and where it is possible to do it
A gentle option for labor and birth suitable only for physiological pregnancies.
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Induced childbirth: when it is necessary and how it is carried out
When labor does not start on its own: reasons, methods and safety of induction.
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Cesarean delivery: what to expect and what are your rights
When it is needed, how it is carried out and how to deal with recovery.
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Natural Childbirth: How It Takes Place and What to Expect
What happens when childbirth begins and how to live it with confidence.
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Childbirth at home: when it is possible and how to ensure its safety
Choice possible only in physiological pregnancies and with qualified midwives.
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Epidural analgesia: a right for a more peaceful delivery
It reduces pain by maintaining active participation during childbirth.
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Managing labor pain: natural and pharmacological techniques
Breathing, movement and analgesia: all the options for conscious delivery.
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How to recognize postpartum depression
Why does it happen and what symptoms to observe
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The choice of pediatrician is up to the parents, it is not automatic
An important step to take immediately after birth
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Third trimester: free exams and final checks
Control tests, CTG and strep smear: prepare for delivery with your team.
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What happens in the delivery room and what are your rights
How does the birth take place and which figures accompany you.
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Choosing the type of delivery
What to consider to consciously choose how and where to give birth
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How to choose a stroller, car seat and supports for a newborn
Moving with a newborn requires suitable and safe tools.
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The importance of the pertussis vaccine during pregnancy
It protects the newborn in the first months of life, when it is most vulnerable
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Ranking, assignment and confirmation of the nursery
What happens and what to monitor after submitting the request
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Birth plan: how to write it and why it's important
A document for experiencing childbirth in a conscious, safe and respected way.
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Plan the choice of pediatrician
Getting informed early helps you find the right pediatrician and reduce postpartum stress.
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When are the contractions the right ones to go to the hospital
Understand if labor has really started and when to start.
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Choosing the birth point: how to decide and what to evaluate
Find out about the services, methods of delivery and the presence of a partner to experience childbirth with peace of mind.
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Intravenous analgesia: how it works and when to use it
A safe solution for managing labor pain when epidurals are not indicated.
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How much does a nest cost
Find your way around rates and bonuses
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Third trimester: which exams are taken and why
Exams and checks to prepare for delivery safely.
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Second trimester: free exams with M exemption
Morphological ultrasound, blood/urine tests and, if indicated, a glycemic curve or genetic tests.
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Parental leave (ex optional maternity): how it works for mom and dad
Once the mandatory 5 months are over, parents have other rights to be close to their children.
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Are you an employee: how much is the salary
Know the amount and methods of paying the allowance during the maternity period
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Braxton Hicks contractions: how to recognize them and what to do
Irregular, short and not increasing: hydration, rest and change of position help.
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Glycemic curve during pregnancy: when it is needed and how it works
An exam to detect the risk of gestational diabetes early
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Documents needed to apply to the nursery
Prepare them in advance to apply on time
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Perinatal Bereavement: Recognizing Pain and Seeking Support
Pain that is often kept silent and minimized
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Birth support meetings: why they are useful and how to choose the right path
Prepare, get informed and create a support network before birth.
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Second trimester: which exams are taken and why
From the morphological to the glycemic curve: the controls to follow the growth of the fetus.
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When do nursery registrations open
Deadlines may change every year: here's how not to miss them
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Morphological ultrasound: when to do it and what to check
Between the 19th and 22nd week, it is used to verify the child's growth and development.
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How to apply to the nursery: step by step
A simple guide to the online procedure
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The nest as a space for growth
An environment that supports children, families and collective well-being
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Are you a self-employed worker: what is maternity benefit
Financial support for those who work independently during pregnancy and after giving birth
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Are you a self-employed worker: when to apply
Know the time limit within which to submit your request to obtain maternity benefit.
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Are you an employee: what is compulsory maternity
A right that protects health and income: find out what compulsory maternity is and how it works
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Are you an employee: when should the application be submitted
Submit your application on time to be eligible for maternity and benefits.
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Are you a self-employed worker: what documents do you need
Find out which cards and certificates are needed to submit your application correctly.
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You are a self-employed person: where to submit your application?
Here are the references and how to submit the request for maternity benefits.
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You are an employee: how to inform your employer
Find out when and how to report maternity to your employer to comply with the regulations
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Sex during pregnancy and after giving birth: listening to the body and its own time
Sexuality changes: you don't have to chase a right rhythm, but your own.
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Drug compatibility during pregnancy and breastfeeding: who to ask for advice
Never stop taking a medication without asking first.
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Are you a self-employed worker: how much is the salary
How is the allowance calculated for self-employed maternity workers.
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Are you an employee: how to apply for maternity
Discover all the steps necessary to submit your maternity application correctly
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Are you an employee: where to apply
Here are the official channels to deliver the maternity application in a simple and safe way
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Who is entitled to a single universal check
An overview of who can request the check, without complications.
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Pregnancy tests and supplements: which are free and how to request them
With a challenge and M code (per week) you don't pay for routine exams; folic acid is free with a prescription.
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Book exams and pregnancy visits
Find out how to book through SSN, pharmacy, app or CUP.
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Useful (and useless) items for the newborn: what is really needed
Before you buy everything, wait until you understand what you really need.
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Mood swings during pregnancy: when to worry and who to ask for help
Persistent sadness or anxiety deserve professional listening and support.
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Labor: how to recognize it and what happens in the 3 phases
Regular, increasing and close contractions: when to go to the hospital and what to expect.
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Weeks and initials during pregnancy: how to read them and find your way around
Understanding terms and abbreviations helps you take exams and reports more confidently.
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Perineum in pregnancy and childbirth: how to prepare it
Massages, exercises and free positions help; after giving birth, cure pain and do a pelvic evaluation if necessary.
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Pelvic floor during pregnancy: how to keep it healthy
Prevent disorders and promote postpartum recovery with exercises and awareness.
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Toxoplasmosis and other infections during pregnancy: prevent and protect yourself
Safe behaviors to reduce infectious risks.
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Pregnancy with complex prenatal diagnosis: how to deal with it and who to talk to about it
When a pregnancy takes an unexpected direction, a care network is needed.
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Pregnancy: when to go to the hospital right away
Pain, loss or reduced movement: here are the signs that require immediate control.
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Exemption M in pregnancy: how it works and which exams it covers
The code varies by week and risk factors: ask your doctor/ASST which tests fall under.
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What you can (and can't) do or eat while pregnant
More than prohibitions, good habits to feel good for you and those who grow with you.
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Coombs test: when to do it and why it's crucial if you're Rh negative
A simple and free exam to prevent complications between mom and baby
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Thinking about the nursery: when to start getting informed
Orienting yourself in advance helps you choose with more peace of mind
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First trimester: free exams with M exemption
Basic tests (blood, urine, infectious) and first ultrasound: they serve to plan the course safely.
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Birth support meetings: when to register and where to attend them
Public (free) or private: what to expect and how to choose.
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First trimester: which exams are taken and why
The first checks to know your health and that of the child.
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Birthing bag: essential list for you and the newborn
Pack your suitcase a few weeks in advance and check the official list of your birth place.
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Combined first trimester screening: when to do it and what it detects
Free test that estimates the risk of chromosomal anomalies between week 11 and 13.
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Anxiety or sadness during pregnancy: who to ask for help (free)
Consultants and birth centers offer listening and psychological support: talking about it relieves.
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Mood changes in pregnancy: why they occur and how to manage them
Simple strategies to implement to regain balance
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