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Why the pelvic floor is more than just muscles Relaxing the pelvic floor - more than just muscles Many women associate the pelvic floor primarily with physical strength
"You decide - not the adverts" What is World Breastfeeding Week 2025 about - internationally and in Germany? In Germany, the motto of World Breastfeeding Week 2025 is
Pregnancy is always associated with major physical and emotional changes. Pregnancy check-ups accompany the pregnant woman and are designed to detect any problems and risks at an early stage
Wintertime is cold and flu season. People everywhere are sniffling and coughing, and viruses (including coronaviruses) and bacteria are spreading everywhere. Not a good thing for pregnant women and their unborn children.
Quite a few parents find it normal for their baby to be given stud earrings or small earrings at a very young age. However, whether babies are already "happy" with this jewellery
Around one in three children in Germany is now born by caesarean section (C-section). This leaves the mothers with scars that need to be taken care of. Independent
Unweaning premature babies late - preferably after at least two minutes - is apparently the best way to prevent the deaths of tiny babies.
What effects does it have on an unborn child if a woman consumes cannabis during pregnancy? This question has already been answered by numerous studies: Then
We see them everywhere: jogging mums and dads running through the city forest or park with their baby in a pram. But does this also do the
Unweaning premature babies late - preferably after at least two minutes - is apparently the best way to prevent the deaths of tiny babies.
We see them everywhere: jogging mums and dads running through the city forest or park with their baby in a pram. But does this also do the
The baby's nose is already running as soon as it is born. Shortly afterwards, the little one develops a fever, has to cough violently and finds it harder to breathe. Even newborns
Baby swimming should be fun for parents and babies. This can be achieved if the baby is not submerged in water. This is because the child activates the
At birth, children have various reflexes that automatically offer them protection and chances of survival as well as good opportunities for development. Here I would like to give you a brief overview
Reading aloud is important for children's development. It not only promotes language and reading skills, but also satisfies the child's need for closeness and
Finger games are a wonderful activity that is fun for babies and adults alike. At the same time, finger games are a wonderful way to playfully support development. The baby can
After birth, the baby's intestinal flora must first develop. If it is healthy, this has a major influence on health, but also on
Babies often have a blocked nose and find it difficult to breathe. It is understandable that parents want to make it easier for babies to breathe. Reaching for
Pregnancy is always associated with major physical and emotional changes. Pregnancy check-ups accompany the pregnant woman and are designed to detect any problems and risks at an early stage
Wintertime is cold and flu season. People everywhere are sniffling and coughing, and viruses (including coronaviruses) and bacteria are spreading everywhere. Not a good thing for pregnant women and their unborn children.
What effects does it have on an unborn child if a woman consumes cannabis during pregnancy? This question has already been answered by numerous studies: Then
More and more women have discovered jogging as a workout to keep physically fit. Whether they are young, middle-aged or older -
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
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
Sex during pregnancy is (almost) always possible. Much less often than most couples think, there is actually a reason to temporarily abstain from sex.
Hormones, also known as messenger substances, play a very important role during pregnancy, birth and afterwards.
Women still have to return to work immediately after a miscarriage if they are not on sick leave. If the Federal Council has its way, this will be
Many pregnant women in Germany now attend a birth preparation course before giving birth. And that's a good thing! Some take part on their own, others
Life writes special stories for pregnant women and new mums and parents. They are about everyday moments and outstanding situations, about wishes, expectations
Life writes special stories for pregnant women and new mums and parents. They are about everyday moments and outstanding situations, about wishes, expectations
I've heard many new mums sigh: "When can I finally start my exercise programme again?" And they don't mean the postnatal gymnastics or
I still remember a pregnant woman whose baby, at 36 weeks' gestation, still didn't think about lying with its head down.
In the third trimester of pregnancy, the mother's belly is already nicely rounded. Now the birth is fast approaching. From around the
33-year-old Anastasia is one of the mums I looked after in the postnatal period who gave birth to her first son in water. I have vivid memories of this,
Not every child is born in a kind of "storybook birth". Some have to struggle through the birth canal, and some need medical assistance.
The so-called baby blues is a depressive mood that many women experience after giving birth. Up to 75% of mums experience this low mood. In most
I've heard many new mums sigh: "When can I finally start my exercise programme again?" And they don't mean the postnatal gymnastics or
Postpartum psychosis (PPP) is one of the most serious psychological crises after pregnancy. Fortunately, this illness is also the rarest.
Around one in three children in Germany is now born by caesarean section. This leaves the mothers with caesarean section scars that need to be taken care of.
It could all be so beautiful. At eight weeks old, little Stella-Sofie is a real bundle of joy. She cries very little, drinks well and always shows
"Congratulations! When will it be time?" Many a new mum has heard sentences like this. This is usually followed by an awkward silence, because it's possible that
There are lots of little tips and tricks with a surprisingly big impact that can make your life easier after the birth of your baby if you are in the
It is not so easy for mums to tell the difference between a blocked period and when there is simply less flow for a few hours. When
Midwife Katharina explains what lochia is all about after the birth and what you need to be aware of. Postpartum discharge is one of
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
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
The fear of breastfeeding women of not having enough milk for their baby and therefore not being able to feed it sufficiently is an age-old one. And apparently only
Life writes special stories for pregnant women and new mums and parents. They are about everyday moments and outstanding situations, about wishes, expectations
Perhaps what a mother recently told me sounds familiar to you too: "I was meeting my neighbour in the hallway - and suddenly I thought
On birthdays, at the wedding of good friends, on cosy Christmas evenings or at the end of the year, a sip of alcohol can't do any harm, can it? In principle
There's no doubt about it: breast milk is optimised to meet the needs of a baby. In addition, breastfeeding also strengthens the health and well-being of the baby.
Women's milk is optimised to meet the needs of the human baby. But breastfeeding is also good for the health and well-being of the mother. This is
For many unintentionally childless couples, reproductive medical treatment is an anchor of hope. Ever since the first baby conceived in a test tube was born in Germany in 1982,
You're doing everything you can to finally get pregnant - and yet the next period comes like clockwork. Nothing again! When it
The statistical chance of becoming pregnant within one year of regular sexual intercourse without contraception is 80 per cent. If the time span is extended to two years,
Many couples want to have a child - and it just doesn't work out. Remaining childless unintentionally is usually an exhausting experience for those affected for years.
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