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
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
More and more women have discovered jogging as a workout to keep physically fit. Whether they are young, middle-aged or older -
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
The Federal Government wants to amend or supplement the Pregnancy Conflict Act. In this way, pregnant women who require counselling in an institution in the event of a conflict or who have an abortion
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
A haemangioma, also known as a "blood sponge", is always a benign growth of blood vessels. It often occurs in infants in the head or neck area and is characterised by
For decades, fennel tea was regarded as a natural remedy to relieve stomach ache, flatulence or coughs and to soothe babies. This is why babies and infants were often given
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
Around 5 to 7% of all children in Central Europe have strabismus that requires treatment. This is usually already recognisable in infants. Because silver vision is
Sooner or later the time will come: the baby's fingernails will be cut for the first time. What must be done, must be done, and that is usually between
Paediatric examinations are medical check-ups. They accompany the child from birth until it reaches adolescence. Parents want nothing more than for their child to be healthy.
They are as much a part of summer as the sun, ice cream and strawberry cake: buzzing insects that can become a real nuisance. If they then also
Hormones, also known as messenger substances, play a very important role during pregnancy, birth and afterwards.
Pre-eclampsia is a hypertensive pregnancy disorder and a very serious complication for the pregnant woman, but also for her unborn baby. It is always associated with high blood pressure above 140/90
Smoking is unhealthy and a considerable risk for the smoker, but also for those around them. Nevertheless, the number of tobacco users has been falling for years.
I still remember a pregnant woman whose baby, at 36 weeks' gestation, still didn't think about lying with its head down.
In my blog, I have already introduced you to some support services for pregnant women and families. These include, for example, the early help network or the support programme
In the third trimester of pregnancy, the mother's belly is already nicely rounded. Now the birth is fast approaching. From around the
Not all women know that a midwife accompanies a pregnancy. Midwife care is organised by the clinic for the time in hospital. The
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
Many pregnant women are familiar with this: pulling and twinging in the pelvic area, a fairly typical side effect of pregnancy. Often the pelvis even hurts very noticeably. Then
Not every child is born in a kind of "storybook birth". Some have to struggle through the birth canal, and some need medical assistance.
"How are you doing? And how is the baby?" If you are pregnant, you will hear questions like this very often. The whole family,
Pregnant women start thinking about where and how they can give birth to their child relatively early on. That is exactly right.
They were considered the ideal couple by their circle of friends. Everyone was convinced that they would also be great parents. Alex and Lisa themselves also believed
If you ask a hundred mothers about their birth experiences, you will get a hundred different answers. Answers that touch, that polarise, that encourage, that evoke admiration, that
Caesarean section (Latin: caesarean section) is the most common surgical procedure performed on women worldwide. In Germany, almost every third caesarean section is performed today.
The first menstruation after giving birth is a special event for every woman. Especially as she doesn't know when it will happen again and how
To say it straight away: I have nothing against smartphones in the delivery room. It is quite understandable that new parents want to use some of the first magical
Midwife Katharina explains what lochia is all about after the birth and what you need to be aware of. Postpartum discharge is one of
Puerperal fever - symptoms, treatment & tips from midwife Katharina Puerperal fever (postpartum fever) can be treated very well today. Everything you need to know about puerperal fever,
Your body has performed at its best during labour. Once the first few weeks have passed, it's time to help your body to recover.
Your little treasure has arrived and you are finally home. The postpartum period is going according to plan and your baby is developing splendidly. You realise
Corona is a new type of virus, also known as Covid19. It spreads rapidly. The incubation period - i.e. the time from the
The time of getting to know each other The first six weeks after the birth are called the time of the puerperium. It is the first time in the life of your
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
Female breasts are unique. No two pairs are the same from one woman to the next. And even within a pair of breasts there are usually small differences
Update: 27.10.2021 Now a clear yes as a recommendation In principle, all young people and adults in Germany can now protect themselves against the coronavirus easily and free of charge.
Omega-3 fatty acid Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats in the diet. This means that the body needs them for metabolism, but cannot produce them itself.
Bottle-fed babies have no bond with their mother. Bottle-fed children have bad teeth. Bottle-fed babies have more allergies. When it comes to bottle-feeding babies, there is a
The coronavirus has now found its way into the heart of Europe. You can't miss it - we are in a state of emergency. Now our midwife
The time of getting to know each other The first six weeks after the birth are called the time of the puerperium. It is the first time in the life of your
How many months will the baby be exclusively breastfed? You can decide for yourself how many months your baby will be fed exclusively on your milk. Depending on
If the pink baby turns into a child whose skin appears yellow, this is known as bilirubinaemia of the newborn. The yellow colour is not
Our online courses and workshops offer you and your child guidance and security. They support you during this special phase, from pregnancy and birth to the postpartum period and the baby and toddler years.
With lots of tips & tricks, exercises and all the important knowledge, the course accompanies you through your pregnancy and makes you fit for your personal dream birth.
"Why train the pelvic floor? Nobody can see it!". After a pregnancy, it's a completely different story. 3 out of 4 women need intensive recovery courses to restore their body.
The online baby sleep course helps parents to gently improve their baby's sleep with flexible videos and tips, ideal for calmer nights.
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