In the content I regularly publish on my blog, I highlight the role of physiotherapy, the right physical exercise, good eating habits and correct posture as preventive factors for injuries and conditions related to women's…
In my appointments with patients and in the talks I take part in, I like to compare vaginal birth to running a marathon. Common sense tells us we wouldn't show up at the start of…
Vaginal candidiasis, also known as vulvovaginal candidiasis or a vaginal yeast infection, is a genital infection caused by fungi, especially Candida albicans. Vaginal infections are more common than we think: practically one in two patients…
Exercising during pregnancy isn't optional. Many scientific studies show that to be in optimal health during pregnancy, you need to exercise regularly, and even with a certain intensity. At the same time, we also know…
More and more women are using menstrual cups. I don't think it's a passing trend; it's here to stay. The main advantages are hygiene, comfort, the money it saves and the fact that it's a…
Gaining weight during pregnancy is one of the things women worry about most, especially in today's society, where more importance is placed on appearance than perhaps in our mothers' time. That's why many pregnant women…
The way women give birth has changed over the centuries. Medical and clinical advances are more than obvious, but they haven't been the only changes. Especially in recent years, the ‘human’ side of birth has…
Vaginal birth is a physiological process triggered by the production of certain hormones, such as oxytocin, that set off the baby's birth. For it to progress normally, it's essential to keep moving for as long…
The way women give birth has evolved over the centuries. Whether because of medical advances built on years of research and studies, or because of “trends”, there are many different positions and settings in which…
Constipation is the inability to have regular bowel movements, ideally daily, or difficulty when passing stool, causing pain and the need to strain a lot to have a bowel movement. Having a bowel movement every…
May isn't just the month when Mother's Day is celebrated in Spain; it's also the awareness month for pelvic floor problems, an initiative better known as Pelvic Pain Awareness Month. That's why I wanted to…
An active pregnancy is essential for a woman's body to be ready to give birth. During the nine months of pregnancy, the abdomen grows, the pelvis widens and the muscles change their tone. That's why…
