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Pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum (304 contents)
What is a healthy diet for people with diabetes problems?
Diabetes is a metabolic disease that requires special attention in the daily diet. Proper nutrition can not only help control blood sugar levels, but also prevent diabetes-related complications. In...
Menstrual cycle tracking apps - opportunity or threat?
Menstrual cycle tracking apps are one of the essential tools that modern women use. They help to get to know their own bodies, plan pregnancies and monitor their health. But can we trust them...
How to manage diabetes problems?
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterised by elevated blood glucose levels. It can lead to serious health complications if not properly controlled. Managing diabetes requires an...
What is a healthy diet for pregnant women?
A healthy diet during pregnancy is crucial for the health of both the mother and the developing baby. Proper nutrition can help ensure adequate nutrients, supporting the normal development of the...
How to reduce sugar intake?
Too much sugar in the diet can lead to many health problems such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Reducing sugar intake is therefore a key part of a healthy lifestyle. In this article,...
Post-pregnancy weight - when is it worth going to a nutritionist and when is it worth going to a psychodietitian?
Weight gain during pregnancy is a natural process, but some women may find it difficult to reduce weight after giving birth due to hormonal disturbances, stress or bad eating habits. In such a...
First period after childbirth - what might surprise you?
The menstrual cycle after childbirth can differ from that before pregnancy and there is nothing alarming about this. For some women, periods become more heavy or painful, while others notice that...
10 things to avoid when caring for a newborn baby
We serve up useful information for new parents and beyond. Find out what to avoid when caring for a newborn.
Partner at birth: what do you need to know?
Childbirth is always a revolutionary event in the life of any family. It comes as no surprise that both parents want to participate in this event. Until a decade or so ago, a partner in the delivery...
Pregnancy massage - the best choice for a pregnant woman
Pregnancy is a special state in every woman's life. The hormonal and anatomical changes taking place are not only designed to prepare the mother-to-be for the birth, but also to allow the new life in...
Caesarean section may abolish the effectiveness of the first dose of measles vaccine?
Childbirth by caesarean section may adversely affect the body's response to a single dose of measles vaccination. This is according to a recent study by British and Chinese researchers.
13 facts you should know after giving birth
13 useful facts every woman should know after giving birth that you can't always read in advice books
Certified Lactation Advisor or Lactation Educator - which course offers more opportunities?
This article compares two popular lactation development pathways: the Certified Lactation Advisor course and the course: Supporting and Educating the Lactating Woman, leading to the title of...
Remote CTG: is it possible?
The article deals with the advantages of performing a CTG examination and the new possibilities of performing this examination remotely.
Krabbe disease: what is it, what are the symptoms and treatments?
This article provides basic information on Krabbe disease.
Mothers' experience of racial prejudice affects the development of their children's brains
Does the experience of social inequality or racial prejudice during pregnancy affect the development of their offspring's functional connections during the fetal period?
Midwife support for the pregnant/obstetrician with depression: useful information
Mood disorders among pregnant and postpartum women are a common phenomenon. Depression is an illness that an increasing number of women also suffer from at conception age. The risk of depression in...
Does practising yoga during pregnancy affect a woman's mental wellbeing?
Why is taking care of yourself during pregnancy so important? What impact does the mental wellbeing of the mother-to-be have on pregnancy and what does practising yoga have to do with it?
Midwife care during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period: useful information
A primary care midwife (a.k.a. PC midwife or community midwife) cares for a woman throughout her life, but the period of pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period is a special time when every...
PAPPA test - truths and myths
Every pregnant woman has probably heard of the PAPPA test, regardless of whether she receives private gynaecological care or care under the National Health Fund. There are many myths surrounding the...
Vaccination against whooping cough during pregnancy: what do you need to know?
Pregnancy is an extraordinary time during which a woman, preparing for the birth of her child, takes special care of herself through a healthy lifestyle, physical activity or regular medical...
Baby blues and postnatal depression can also occur in the father
Lowered mood and conflicts instead of family happiness? Postnatal depression can affect both mother and father.
