Before conceptionSupplements During Pregnancy: Folic Acid, Iodine and Vitamin B12
In pregnancy your needs for energy, proteins, vitamins, and minerals all increase. In principle, your diet should be your main…
About the author
Graduated in Biology from the University of Jaén (2009) and in Medicine from the University of Lleida (2012). Has a Master's in Clinical Nutrition (University of Granada, 2015). Expert in Naturopathy and Natural Therapies (Miguel Hernández University, 2017).
María Belén del Río Sánchez works in the health field in the Andalusian Health Service and has worked with private entities such as the Vithas Clinics and Adeslas Salud. In addition, she has worked in the educational field with groups as diverse as the unemployed, university students, and professional workers. She has several publications and works as an editor with national publishers such as Editorial CEP, Editorial ADAMs, and Editorial Rodio. She writes for the State Public Employment Service (SEPE), where she also works as a teacher in Health Professional Certificates and in Vocational Training, specifically, for the training of new technicians in health emergencies and in dietetics and nutrition.
Revised Articles
Healthy habitsVaccines During Pregnancy: Protecting Mother and Baby
Vaccines during pregnancy are a tool to help increase the immunity of the pregnant mom and help ward off preventable…
Breastfeeding and baby formulaThe Finger-Feeder System for Breastfeeding Problems
There are many mothers out there who first choose to breastfeed their babies but eventually abandon the practice. It can…
Illnesses in childrenIrritable Bowel Syndrome in Children
When we think about digestive or intestinal alterations, we often assume these problems are exclusive to adults. However, there are…
The importance of sleepThe Use of Melatonin in Children to Induce Sleep
Nowadays, sleep difficulties in children are a very common problem. Therefore, the use of melatonin in children to induce sleep…
Pregnancy complications and illnessesWhat Is Cervical Insufficiency in Pregnancy?
Cervical insufficiency in pregnancy, also called cervical incompetence or incompetent cervix, represents 10% of the causes of preterm birth (before...
Breastfeeding and baby formulaThe Keys to Successful Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the most natural way for mothers to feed their babies. And the benefits are countless for both mother…
Illnesses in childrenMetabolic Syndrome in Children: What You Should Know
Metabolic syndrome in children (MS) is one of the afflictions that can occur in obese children. The prevalence of this…
InfertilityAll You Need to Know About Assisted Reproduction
Assisted reproduction refers to the set of medical and technical treatments that allow for pregnancy when natural conception doesn't occur.…
PregnancyHow Do X-Rays Affect Pregnancy?
Medically, X-rays are used as a diagnostic tool for identifying pathologies in our bodies. X-rays allow doctors to observe specific…
Pregnancy5 Common Causes of Miscarriages
A miscarriage is the loss of the fetus during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Miscarriages are a common occurrence…
PregnancyWhat Is Pica During Pregnancy?
Today we want to take the opportunity to talk about pica during pregnancy. This eating disorder is common yet quite…
