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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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Epidural analgesia: a right for a more peaceful delivery
It reduces pain by maintaining active participation during childbirth.
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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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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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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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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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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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Visual and auditory screenings at 3 years: why they are important
Checking early helps you grow better.
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Postpartum visits and exams
The controls that help body and mind to regain balance after birth.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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If you can't breastfeed
Safe alternatives and relationships that remain authentic even without breast milk.
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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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First newborn vaccines: what happens and what to expect
Timing, methods and symptoms
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Are there prohibited foods when breastfeeding?
Eat whatever you like. Categorical no to alcohol, smoking and drugs.
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Postpartum: how to recover energy and well-being
Checks, self-listening and support after birth.
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What happens in Neonatal Intensive Care (TIN)?
A place of care and presence with the active participation of parents
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Preconception interview: why do it and what it helps you discover
A free consultation at the office to take care of your reproductive health.
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What is PMA
Medical help to become parents when a pregnancy does not come naturally.
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Positive pregnancy test? Book your first obstetric visit
With a challenging code and M code, you can access the National Health Service route for free.
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Dealing with a pregnancy interruption: what to know and who to contact
Rights, paths and support in a delicate moment.
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Where is PMA done
In public or private centers authorized by the Regions.
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Fertility, Infertility and Sterility
The differences between the three concepts
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How much does the PMA cost
Partly covered by the SSN, with tickets and regional limits.
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Stress and fertility
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PMA in Italy: regulations, access and rights
Admissible only for heterosexual couples of legal age and of childbearing age.
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Pregnancy test: when to do it and how to read the result
You can do it from the first day of late menstruation - here's how to do it properly.
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Folic acid during pregnancy: how to get it for free with a prescription
Ask for the prescription with exemption M and week of gestation
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First ultrasound: what you see and when to do it
Confirm your pregnancy and expected date of birth.
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Obstetrical or gynecological path: which one to choose and why
Two different paths for different needs: how to understand the right one.
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Folic acid: why it's essential before and during pregnancy
A simple gesture that can prevent serious malformations in the fetus
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Physiological or risk pregnancy: what changes in the treatment process
Understanding the difference helps you get the right kind of care.
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Who follows you during pregnancy: obstetrician gynecologist or consultant?
Several possibilities to be followed with serenity and continuity.
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First visit during pregnancy: what happens and what to bring
The starting point of the birth process: what happens, your rights and how to prepare.
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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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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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First trimester: which exams are taken and why
The first checks to know your health and that of the child.
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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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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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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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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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Toxoplasmosis and other infections during pregnancy: prevent and protect yourself
Safe behaviors to reduce infectious risks.
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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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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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Book exams and pregnancy visits
Find out how to book through SSN, pharmacy, app or CUP.
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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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Drug compatibility during pregnancy and breastfeeding: who to ask for advice
Never stop taking a medication without asking first.
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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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Second dose of meningococcal B vaccine
The booster that completes the protection against meningitis and sepsis.
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First dose of the Rotavirus vaccine
Sweet drops for the first protection against gastroenteritis.
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Mandatory vaccinations for the first year of life
Calendar and booking methods
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10 rules for safe bedtime
Practical measures that protect your child's sleep and life
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Never shake a newborn: Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)
Even a few seconds of shaking can cause serious and permanent damage.
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The 40 days after giving birth
Self-care, rights and listening in the first days as a mother.
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Where and how to weigh the baby in the first months
Understanding the concept of a growth curve
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What is SIDS (sudden infant death)
Knowing good safe sleep practices really reduces risks.
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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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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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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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Pelvic floor during pregnancy: how to keep it healthy
Prevent disorders and promote postpartum recovery with exercises and awareness.
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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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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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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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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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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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Second dose of the Rotavirus vaccine
An important step to protect your child from gastroenteritis
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First dose of hexavalent and pneumococcal vaccines
The first step to protecting your child's health
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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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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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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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Third trimester: which exams are taken and why
Exams and checks to prepare for delivery safely.
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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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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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Plan the choice of pediatrician
Getting informed early helps you find the right pediatrician and reduce postpartum stress.
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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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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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Third trimester: free exams and final checks
Control tests, CTG and strep smear: prepare for delivery with your team.
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Third dose of hexavalent and pneumococcal vaccines
The final recall that completes the protection of the first year.
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Perinatal Bereavement: Recognizing Pain and Seeking Support
Pain that is often kept silent and minimized
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Why is it important to take a course in first aid and pediatric obstruction?
To act calmly and confidently when every second counts.
