Midwife blog

Author: Katharina Jeschke

It's bad when a baby has a tummy ache. Parents' hearts can turn over with pity at the sight of their crying or writhing child. Tummy ache

A gentle baby massage is a wonderful way to strengthen the bond between parents and child and promote the baby's well-being. In the following

Breastfeeding and working are not mutually exclusive. This is because the Maternity Protection Act obliges employers to grant breastfeeding mothers the necessary freedom in the workplace. Many mothers who are still breastfeeding

They meander in a bluish or purple colour under the skin, usually along the legs, and are sometimes raised: Varicose veins during pregnancy. These so-called

The breast milk obtained should be stored well, portioned as appropriately as possible and fed warm. I have summarised what you need to bear in mind here

There are many reasons and situations why mothers want to express their breast milk for their baby occasionally or regularly. What reasons there may be for this

Quite a few women need support during pregnancy because they are tormented by pregnancy- and birth-related fears. An app, a digital "mindfulness practice", has now been developed to combat this.

Gestational diabetes is one of the most common metabolic disorders during pregnancy. The affected expectant mothers experience temporarily elevated blood sugar levels. These develop during

Abortions have increased continuously since the first quarter of 2022 - in the first quarter of 2023 by as much as 6.8 % compared to the same quarter of the previous year. This is reported

Women who need medication to treat their depression often worry whether taking the medication will increase the risks for the baby or the pregnancy

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