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It is also feared by gynaecologists, as it is still a very present problem in modern obstetrics. Learn what the most common causes of premature birth are and how to prevent them. - [Herpes during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/herpes-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft): Lip herpes (Herpes labialis), often referred to as "cold sores", is a common problem that affects many people. It is believed that more than 80% of the population are carriers of herpes. There are many preparations on the market that speed up the healing process. Check if medications with the active ingredient Acyclovir are safe for pregnant women. - [Duration of pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/dauer-der-schwangerschaft): Nine months is an increasingly rarely used term for the duration of pregnancy. The indication of weeks is much more precise. However, not everyone is aware that a relatively small number of pregnancies end on the specified date. The most important thing is that the pregnancy is completed. Learn when it is called a full-term pregnancy and what premature birth means. - [Ectopic pregnancy – symptoms and course of ectopic pregnancy.](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/eileiterschwangerschaft-symptome-und-verlauf-einer-eileiterschwangerschaft): An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the embryo is unable to implant in the uterine cavity. It is usually located in the fallopian tubes. The cause of ectopic pregnancy is seen in the anatomical defects of the woman's reproductive tract. - [Pain ointment during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/schmerzsalbe-in-der-schwangerschaft): Pregnancy is a time when a woman is particularly susceptible to back pain related to the increasing size of her belly. Since the use of many painkillers is prohibited during these nine months, it is useful to know which preparations are safe. What pain ointment can be used during pregnancy? - [Hyaluronic acid during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/hyaluronsaeure-in-der-schwangerschaft): The procedures of aesthetic medicine are becoming more and more popular. One of these procedures is injection with hyaluronic acid. But can this procedure be done safely during pregnancy? - [Umbilical pain during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/nabelschmerzen-in-der-schwangerschaft): Pain complaints, especially during pregnancy, are a cause for concern. Pain in the umbilical area during pregnancy can have a variety of causes, ranging from harmless to those that require medical intervention. Find out what causes umbilical pain during pregnancy and when you should go to the hospital immediately. - [Pregnancy after 30](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/schwangerschaft-nach-30): Nowadays, many women have their child after the age of 30. However, the age at which a woman becomes a mother depends on a number of factors, such as her career plans, but also problems getting pregnant. Is pregnancy after 30 a high-risk pregnancy? - [Glycerin suppositories in pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/glyzerin-zaepfchen-in-der-schwangerschaft): Constipation during pregnancy is a relatively common condition. There are many over-the-counter preparations on the market that offer temporary relief from this type of discomfort. These include glycerin suppositories. Can they be used safely during pregnancy? - [Exercises during the postpartum period](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/uebungen-in-der-wochenbettphase): Physical activity is very important both during pregnancy and after birth. Experts point out that exercise in the postpartum period should only be done under the supervision of a physical therapist and that you should wait for your gynecologist's approval to exercise completely freely. Find out what exercises are safe in the postpartum period. - [Mood swings during pregnancy – Emotions during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/stimmungsschwankungen-in-der-schwangerschaft-emotionen-in-der-schwangerschaft): During pregnancy, many different changes take place in the mother-to-be's body. These include mood swings and emotional outbursts that complicate the everyday life of the pregnant woman. Learn what the difference is between mood swings and depression during pregnancy and how to manage your feelings during pregnancy. - [Tattoo during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/tattoo-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft): More and more people choose to permanently decorate their body, such as a tattoo. However, there are moments, such as pregnancy, when it is worth postponing the treatment. Is it safe to get a tattoo during pregnancy, and what are the potential risks? - [Listeriosis in pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/listeriose-in-der-schwangerschaft): Pregnant women should pay attention to the list of products that are prohibited in the refrigerator for expectant mothers. Eating them can put them at risk of contracting listeriosis, a bacterial zoonosis that is especially risky for pregnant women. What are the symptoms and how is listeriosis treated in pregnancy? - [Whirlpool during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/whirlpool-in-der-schwangerschaft): The whirlpool is a common attraction in most hotels, spas or tourist resorts. Using a whirlpool is one of the best forms of relaxation for many people. In addition, it has health benefits. Is pregnancy the right time to use a whirlpool? Are hot baths safe during pregnancy? - [HBs in pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/hbs-in-der-schwangerschaft): During pregnancy, the woman's health is regularly monitored by the attending physician. One of the tests routinely performed is the test for HBs antigen in the mother's blood. What is HBs antigen and when should it be tested? - [Signs of pregnancy before the test](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/anzeichen-einer-schwangerschaft-vor-dem-test): For many women, a positive pregnancy test is the first indication that conception has occurred. However, in most cases, the first stages of pregnancy are accompanied by other symptoms that may indicate pregnancy. When should you take a pregnancy test and what are the symptoms before taking a pregnancy test? - [Pre-eclampsia in pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/praeeklampsie-in-der-schwangerschaft): Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication that is preventable today. Adequate early assessment of risk allows appropriate and effective management. However, it is important to get screened in the first trimester of pregnancy. Learn more about preventing preeclampsia. - [Evening primrose oil during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/nachtkerzenoel-in-der-schwangerschaft): Nowadays, many women use various supplements of natural and plant origin. Among them, evening primrose oil is becoming increasingly popular. But is it safe to use it during pregnancy? Find out about the effects and properties of evening primrose oil. - [Sleep apnea during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/schlafapnoe-in-der-schwangerschaft): Obstructive sleep apnea is not only the domain of older, overweight people, but also occurs frequently in pregnant women. According to studies, more than 25% of expectant mothers are affected by this problem in the third trimester of pregnancy. However, not everyone is aware of the consequences associated with sleep apnea. What are the causes and consequences of sleep apnea in pregnancy? - [Preparation of the child for the birth of a sibling](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/vorbereitung-des-kindes-auf-die-geburt-eines-geschwisters): The time of waiting for the birth of a child is a special time in the life of every family. For a young child, the idea of a sibling evokes many emotions that vary depending on the child's age and how parents prepare him or her for the birth of a younger sibling. Here's what to consider and how to talk to your child about siblings. - [Boston fever in pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/boston-fieber-in-der-schwangerschaft): Boston fever belongs to the group of infectious diseases of childhood. If a pregnant woman catches it in the first trimester, it can lead to serious complications. How can I contract Boston fever and what are the symptoms? - [Is it advisable to ride a bicycle during pregnancy?](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/ist-es-ratsam-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft-fahrrad-zu-fahren): Physical activity is a very important element during pregnancy. Expectant mothers often wonder which sport to choose and which sports are contraindicated during pregnancy. Find out if it is possible to ride a bike during pregnancy. - [High heart rate during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/hohe-herzfrequenz-in-der-schwangerschaft): During pregnancy, many changes take place in the body of the expectant mother. They are designed to create the best possible conditions for the baby's development and growth in the uterine cavity. Some of them affect the cardiovascular system. Find out if a high heart rate during pregnancy can be a symptom of complications in pregnancy. - [Sage during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/salbei-in-der-schwangerschaft): Pregnancy is a special time when the use of many medicines and herbs is prohibited. Sage is also included in this group by many gynecological societies. What are the properties of sage and what can its use during pregnancy? - [Progesterone standards in pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/progesteronstandards-in-der-schwangerschaft): Progesterone is a hormone that is essential for the normal development of pregnancy from the first days of pregnancy. In some cases, a progesterone test is ordered for expectant mothers. Sometimes supplementation is also required. Find out about the normal values for progesterone in pregnancy and the risk of too low a value. - [Over carried pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/uebertragene-schwangerschaft): The due date determined at the beginning of pregnancy is a guideline. Many women give birth both before and after this date. However, there is a certain point at which the continuation of the pregnancy may pose a risk. When is it called a transferred pregnancy and what is worth knowing about it? - [Sleep during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/schlaf-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft): For years, experts have been pointing out the important role that healthy sleep plays in our lives. Pregnancy is a time when many changes take place in the body. One of them that expectant mothers notice is the sleepiness that already occurs in the first weeks of pregnancy. Find out what is the best sleeping position during pregnancy and learn how to sleep better. - [Liver during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/leber-in-der-schwangerschaft): Liver, which remains popular in the kitchen, is considered a source of folic acid. Although essential during pregnancy, expectant mothers are advised against liver. Why? What does liver contain and what risks to the fetus may be associated with excess liver in a pregnant woman's diet? - [Breast pain during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/brustschmerzen-in-der-schwangerschaft): Breast pain is considered one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. It also results in their enlargement. During pregnancy, proper breast care is necessary to relieve unpleasant symptoms. Find out what is associated with breast pain in the second half of pregnancy. - [Vitamins for pregnant women – which are the most important for the development of the baby?](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/vitamine-fuer-schwangere-welche-sind-die-wichtigsten-fuer-die-entwicklung-des-babys): Pregnancy vitamins provide important ingredients that are essential for the proper functioning of the body of mother and child. Proper nutrition and supplementation during pregnancy is the key to a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. However, the selection of vitamins during pregnancy cannot be done randomly. - [Umbilical hernias during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/nabelbrueche-in-der-schwangerschaft): An umbilical hernia is a condition that can cause concern in a pregnant woman. Although in most cases it is not dangerous, it is useful to know when to go to the doctor with it. What are the causes and symptoms of umbilical hernia in pregnancy? - [Loss of appetite during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/appetitlosigkeit-in-der-schwangerschaft): Unusual cravings during pregnancy are addressed by most expectant mothers. A smaller group are pregnant women who struggle with loss of appetite during these nine months. However, this does not mean that the problem does not exist. Moreover, it can have negative consequences for the course of pregnancy. Find out what remedies for lack of appetite in pregnancy help. - [Weight load during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/gewichtsbelastung-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft): Many expectant mothers wonder whether they can safely lift their older child or carry heavy shopping. As in most cases, there is no clear answer to this question in medicine. It is best to consult your family doctor. Find out when you should definitely not lift during pregnancy. - [Fetal nuchal translucency test](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/test-der-fetalen-nackentransparenz): The fetal nuchal translucency test is considered one of the mandatory tests that should be performed on every pregnant woman in the first trimester. Many expectant mothers are concerned about a poor test result. Find out what an abnormal nuchal translucency test result may mean. - [Nose drops during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/nasentropfen-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft): A cold and the associated runny and stuffy nose can be very annoying for pregnant women. Since taking certain medications is contraindicated during these nine months, it is useful to know how to combat these symptoms. See how to deal with a stuffy nose during pregnancy. - [Treatments to improve comfort during childbirth](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/behandlungen-zur-verbesserung-des-komforts-waehrend-der-geburt): Every woman in labor has the right to give birth in a comfortable environment with pain-relieving methods. During labor, various treatments are also performed to improve the comfort of the birthing mother. Find out what methods are available to increase the comfort of the expectant mother during labor. - [Shortness of breath during pregnancy – what are the causes?](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/atemnot-in-der-schwangerschaft-was-sind-die-ursachen): Shortness of breath is a subjective symptom that cannot be objectively assessed by tests or scales. Nevertheless, it can make a pregnant woman's everyday life very unpleasant. The causes of shortness of breath in pregnancy can be many. Learn which are the most common and what helps with shortness of breath in pregnancy. - [What should an expectant mother know in her first pregnancy?](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/was-sollte-eine-werdende-mutter-in-ihrer-ersten-schwangerschaft-wissen): The first pregnancy is an extremely exciting, but also often stressful period of life. After all, nine months bring many mysteries and surprises. Learn what an expectant mother should know about her first pregnancy. - [Varicose veins during pregnancy – are they dangerous?](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/krampfadern-in-der-schwangerschaft-sind-sie-gefaehrlich): During pregnancy, all kinds of troublesome symptoms can occur. One of them is varicose veins. The lower limbs are most often affected. Apart from their questionable aesthetic qualities, they also carry the risk of dangerous complications and need to be controlled. Should varicose veins be treated during pregnancy? - [Cranberries during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/cranberries-in-der-schwangerschaft): Since many medications may not be taken during pregnancy, expectant mothers resort to natural methods to fight colds. These often include cranberry, which has numerous health-promoting properties. But is it safe during pregnancy? What ailments does the cranberry help with? - [Angina during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/angina-in-der-schwangerschaft): Angina, an acute inflammation of the throat and tonsils, occurs most frequently in children and adolescents. However, due to the naturally weakened immunity of women, it can also occur during pregnancy. The uncomfortable symptoms of tonsillitis sometimes require treatment with an antibiotic. What are the possible complications of untreated tonsillitis during pregnancy? - [Pregnancy at 40](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/schwangerschaft-mit-40): Pregnancy at 40 carries the risk of complications, but it also has many advantages. People who have children at a more mature age value their experience, but also their quality of life or financial stability. - [Hematomas during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/haematome-in-der-schwangerschaft): Depending on its location, a hematoma in pregnancy can pose a potential risk to the course of the pregnancy. For this reason, it is important to make a timely diagnosis and take measures to protect both the well-being of the fetus and the health of the expectant mother. What is a hematoma in pregnancy and how is it treated? - [Smoking during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/rauchen-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft): Cigarettes contain dozens of harmful and carcinogenic substances. This addiction leads to the development of cancer and respiratory diseases, among others. Not everyone is aware that it also has numerous harmful consequences for the child developing in the womb. Find out exactly about the risks of smoking during pregnancy. - [Thrombosis during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/thrombose-in-der-schwangerschaft): Thrombosis is one of the complications of pregnancy and the postpartum period. It can have serious consequences, which is why in some cases prevention is carried out at the beginning of pregnancy. Find out about the symptoms of thrombosis in pregnancy. - [Is it possible to lose weight during pregnancy?](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/ist-es-moeglich-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft-abzunehmen): Weight gain is a natural part of pregnancy. For this to happen, the pregnant woman's diet must be balanced and contain all the nutrients necessary for the development of the fetus. For this reason, specialists and all gynecological societies discourage diets during pregnancy and recommend regular physical activity and a healthy diet. - [Is numbness of the hands in pregnancy a cause for concern?](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/ist-taubheit-der-haende-in-der-schwangerschaft-ein-grund-zur-sorge): The expectant mother's body is constantly changing as it prepares for the little one to safely enter the world. The woman experiences many discomforts during this time, which can increase as the baby grows. One of them is numbness of the hands during pregnancy. How do you deal with it and what causes the discomfort? - [Fish during pregnancy – is it safe?](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/fisch-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft-ist-das-sicher): The diet of every expectant mother should be varied and balanced. This will ensure that all the necessary components for the proper course of pregnancy and the development of the baby. A controversial component of the diet is fish during pregnancy. Is it safe to eat it? What fish should not be eaten by expectant mothers? - [Abdominal pain and pregnancy. What does abdominal pain in pregnancy mean and when is it a cause for concern?](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/bauchschmerzen-in-der-schwangerschaft): Abdominal pain occurring during pregnancy may have a different cause and severity depending on the stage. It is usually the result of physiological changes in the woman's body, but it can also be a symptom of diseases of the urinary - [Chamomile in pregnancy – is it safe?](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/kamille-in-der-schwangerschaft-ist-sie-sicher): Due to the negative effects of many medications on pregnancy, expectant mothers often look for homemade and natural remedies for various ailments. Among the most commonly used herbs is chamomile, which is especially helpful during the first weeks of pregnancy. But is chamomile tea safe during pregnancy? --- # Full Content --- title: "Premature birth" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/fruehgeburt" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "When the first trimester is over and the fear of miscarriage subsides, many expectant mothers fear premature birth. It is also feared by gynaecologists, as it is still a very present problem in modern obstetrics. Learn what the most common causes of premature birth are and how to prevent them." last_modified: "2026-01-19T14:40:25+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/fruehgeburt" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/fruehgeburt" --- # Premature birth ## Premature birth – when does it occur? Preterm birth is the birth of a child before the end of the 37th week of pregnancy (up to 36 weeks+6 days). Despite developments in perinatology and obstetrics, preterm birth is still a very current problem. Due to the wide range of gestational periods in which preterm birth can occur, the consequences vary. A child born prematurely in the 24th week of pregnancy has different consequences than, for example, a child born in the 36th week. For this reason, the early identification of possible risk factors and the implementation of preventive measures are very important. However, there is a large group of women who do not have these factors and who nevertheless have a premature birth for reasons that are not always known. ## Premature birth – causes The immediate cause of preterm birth is usually the shortening and dilation of the cervix and the onset of regular contraction activity of the uterus. Risk factors for preterm birth include: - Mother’s high blood pressure - Pre-eclampsia - Cervical insufficiency - Premature loss of amniotic fluid - Diabetes - Intrauterine infections Sometimes the decision to deliver prematurely is made by gynaecologists. This is the case, for example, if there are abnormal ECG values, fetal growth retardation or a risk to the mother’s life, e.g. due to HELLP syndrome or pre-eclampsia. C-sections before the 37th week of pregnancy are performed in multiple pregnancies. In the case of a C-section before the 37th week of pregnancy, doctors always weigh up the ratio between the possible benefits and the risks. ## Preterm birth – prevention Many situations in gynaecology and obstetrics cannot be predicted. Premature birth is one of them. Nevertheless, there are ways to prevent it. These include taking vaginal progesterone, a pessary or a cervical suture. These are particularly suitable for women who have already had a premature birth or in whom the ultrasound examination in the second trimester shows a shortened cervix. If the symptoms indicate that premature birth is imminent, measures are taken to best prepare the baby for birth. These include steroid therapy, which affects the development of the foetus’ lungs, and the use of magnesium sulphate, which is intended to neuroprotect the baby’s brain. Also possible is so-called tocolysis, which temporarily stops the contractions so that the woman can be transported to a higher centre or the above-mentioned drugs can be administered. In case of a premature discharge of amniotic fluid, antibiotic therapy is administered to prevent an intrauterine infection. --- --- title: "Documents" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/documents" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2026-04-17T07:44:27+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/documents" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/documents" --- # Documents # Documents for Stem Cell Collection from Umbilical Cord and Placenta ## Medical Questionnaire and Contract for Download On this page, we provide the documents relevant to the collection of stem cells from the umbilical cord and placenta.The clinical questionnaire and the contract are made available here for review and download. The information contained in these documents constitutes an important prerequisite for medical assessment, quality assurance, and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements in the context of stem cell collection. [ Medical Health Questionnaire ](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/FamiCord_Medical_Health_Questionnaires_EN.pdf) [ Contract ](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/contract_42CH_EN.pdf) --- --- title: "Terms and Conditions Eshop" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/terms-and-conditions-eshop" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2026-04-15T07:06:56+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/terms-and-conditions-eshop" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/terms-and-conditions-eshop" --- # Terms and Conditions Eshop # Terms and Conditions E-Shop Terms and Conditions E-Shop The owner of the service available at https://client.famicord.lu is FamiCord Suisse SA with its registered seat at BusinessPark Zug, Sumpfstrasse 26, 6312 Steinhausen, Switzerland, registered under the registration number CHE- 113.983.891 (“Service Provider”). ## 1. Scope These Terms and Conditions govern the rights and obligations of the Service Provider and the Customer in relation to use of the Website, ordering and provisioning of the Service. ## 2. Definitions a) Additional Services – services provided by the Service Provider other than the Service; b) Agreement – agreement concluded between the Customer and the Service Provider for storying the Biological Material. The Agreement is concluded once the customer has signed the agreement even if electronically. The Agreement is generated electronically and is made available via MyFamiCord Panel; c) Agreement Conclusion Date – the date on which the Agreement has been signed by the customer; d) Biological Material – biological material stored by FamiCord Suisse.; e) Customer – an individual (a parent) who concludes the Agreement; f) FamiCord Group – a healthcare entity that renders a broadly understood medical, diagnostic, laboratory services related to and with a usage of the tissues and cells g) My FamiCord Panel – online panel where the Customer may access the Agreement, invoices and the storage certificate; h) Order Form – the electronic form which the Customer places to the Service Provider to order the Service. The Order Form is available at [https://client.famicord.lu](https://client.famicord.lu) and in the My FamiCord Panel; i) Price List – the list of prices for the Service and Additional Services provided by FamiCord Suisse; j) Service – Biological Material storage by FamiCord Group; k) Terms and Conditions Eshop – these terms and conditions regulating the use of the Website and Service ordering; l) Website – the online portal owned by the Service Provider and available at [https://client.famicord.lu](https://client.famicord.lu) m) Working Day – any weekday from Monday to Friday that is not a public holiday in Switzerland ## 3. Purchasing the Service via Website 3.1. In order to purchase the Service and the Additional Service, the Customer: - a) Files in the Order Form; - b) Accepts the Terms and Conditions, Agreement and other consents; - c) Places the Order Form via the Website. 3.2. By placing the Order Form, the Customer confirms that: - a) he/she is at least 18 years of age; - b) have the legal capacity to sign the Agreement; - c) the data submitted is complete and true; - d) the Service Provider may use electronic means to exchange communication and conclude the Agreement. ## 4. My FamiCord Panel 4.1. My FamiCord Panel is created with a login (e-mail address indicated by the Customer) and password. In order to sign in, the Customer will have to enter an authorization code, received from the Website via e-mail provided in the registration process. 4.2. The Customer must secure the login and the password against unauthorized access. The Customer shall be fully responsible for any consequences of the My FamiCord Panel being accessed by third parties that come into possession of the Customer’s login and password due to Customer’s negligence. 4.3. My FamiCord Panel shall be disactivated after 30 days from the date of the last active Agreement termination. ## 5. Placing the Order and concluding the Agreement 5.1. Orders are received through the Website – 24 hours per day, all throughout the year, excluding any service interruptions caused by the Website maintenance or Internet service unavailability. 5.2. The Order shall be accepted by the Service Provider immediately following the Order being placed by the Customer. The content of the Agreement is available to the Customer in the process of placing the Order. 5.3. The Order will not be accepted if: - 5.3.1. the Customer provided incorrect or false data when placing the Order; - 5.3.2. the Customer cannot be contacted at the e-mail address or the telephone number provided in the Order Form. 5.4. Following the Order acceptance, the Agreement is concluded and the content of the Agreement is made available in My FamiCord Panel. ## 6. Equipment requirements Requirements for the proper operation of the Website include a current Internet browser version, supported by the browser vendor, compatible with the HTML 4.0 standard or newer, accepting cookies and supporting JavaScript. ## 7. Customer’s Personal Data Information concerning the processing of personal data can be found in the Privacy Policy available on the Website [https://famicord.lu/en/privacy-policy](https://famicord.lu/en/privacy-policy). ## 8. Additional Services The Customer may choose other Additional Services indicated in the Order Form. Such Additional Services may be subject to additional costs provided for in the Price List and additional consents available in the Order Form. ## 9. Invoices and payments 9.1. The price for the Service is available in the Price List and will be finally calculated to the Customer before placing the Order and will be confirmed in the My FamiCord Panel. The prices presented constitute gross prices. 9.2. After the Agreement Conclusion Date the initial invoice shall be paid within 14 days upon receipt of an invoice sent (after the collection kit has been sent),  the service invoice shall be paid within 30 days upon receipt of an invoice sent (after process in the laboratory is finished) and the yearly invoice shall be paid 30 days upon receipt of an invoice sent (after the child’s birthday) to the Customer (depending in the selected storage plan) in electronic form to the e-mail address provided by the Customer and through the My FamiCord Panel (the Customer shall also receive a link to the generated invoice via e-mail). Payments may be made using traditional wire transfer. ## 10. Complaints Complaints regarding the Website, My FamiCord Panel and the Agreement shall be transmitted by e-mail at [kundendienst@famicord.ch](mailto:info@famicord.eu) or in writing by registered mail sent to the address of the Service Provider. ## 11. Final provisions 11.1. These Terms and Conditions shall enter into force as of 01.01.2026. 11.2. The Service Provider reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at its sole discretion. The amended Terms and Conditions will be published on the Website and available to the Customer in the My FamiCord Panel. Changing the Terms and Conditions shall not impact the rights and obligations of the Customer arising from the Agreement. 11.3. The Swiss laws shall apply to these Terms and Conditions and the Agreement and any other documents related thereto. 11.4. All disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of, or in relation to the Agreement or any other document related thereto, shall be settled in the appropriate Swiss common court with jurisdiction over such disputes, claims, or controversies. 11.5. The English language version of these Terms and Conditions and the Agreement shall prevail in the event of any discrepancies with any other language version thereof. --- --- title: "Ratgeber per PDF anfordern" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/lp/guide" lang: "de" type: "page" description: "The birth of your child offers the opportunity to collect stem cells from umbilical cord blood and tissue for potential future use and storage. Many expecting parents would like to learn more about this topic:What are the characteristics of stem" last_modified: "2026-04-10T11:46:49+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/lp/guide" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/lp/guide" --- # Ratgeber per PDF anfordern # Guide for Expecting Parents ## Umbilical cord and placenta stem cells – clearly explained The birth of your child offers the opportunity to collect stem cells from umbilical cord blood and tissue for potential future use and storage. Many expecting parents would like to learn more about this topic: What are the characteristics of stem cells? How are they used today? And what should be considered when thinking about storage? Our guide provides you with a structured overview. ## Inform yourself and take your time to decide Stem cells from the umbilical cord are used in certain medical contexts and are the subject of ongoing research. As collection is only possible at the time of birth, many parents choose to inform themselves in advance. This guide helps you understand the basics in a clear and accessible way. ### What the guide covers In this guide, you will find information on: - The basics and properties of stem cells - Differences between cord blood, cord tissue and placenta - Current medical applications and research areas - The process of collection, processing and storage - Key aspects to consider for your personal decision All content is presented in an easy-to-understand format and based on current medical information. ### For expecting parents This guide is intended for expecting parents who want to: - inform themselves in a timely manner - better understand the topic - make an informed decision ## Request your free guide Request your free guide now and learn more about umbilical cord stem cells at your own pace. 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See [Privacy policy](/en/privacy-policy). In order to participate in the competition, I agree to my data being processed. Furthermore, I agree to receive communication from FamiCord Suisse S.A. in connection with offers, campaigns and institutional initiatives for marketing purposes. I also agree to the forwarding of my data for the purpose of telephone notifications. Send ## STEM CELLS – TREASURE FOR LIFE --- --- title: "FamiFlex" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/offer/famiflex" lang: "de" type: "page" description: "Discover our flexible stem cell storage offer: FamiFlex. With our variable payment models, we make high-quality healthcare affordable for every family." last_modified: "2026-02-12T09:31:39+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/offer/famiflex" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/offer/famiflex" --- # FamiFlex # FamiFlex Your stem cells. Your choice. ## Storing stem cells – fits every budget Innovative, flexible, affordable. Discover our flexible stem cell storage offer: FamiFlex. With our variable payment models, we make high-quality healthcare affordable for every family. ## Our packages The cost of EUR 250 must be paid before the birth. The service fee is only due after successful cryopreservation of the stem cells and the storage fee is payable annually with a minimum contract term of 10 years. Discounts and coupon codes cannot be combined and do not apply to FamiFlex (annual payment). - FamiFlex Blood Standard Cord blood Cord tissue MSC expansion Placenta tissue Collection set EUR 250 Service fee EUR 250 Annual fee EUR 130 [ Calculate now! ](https://order.famicord.lu/en/) - FamiFlex Blood and Tissue Standard Cord blood Cord tissue MSC expansion Placenta tissue Collection set EUR 250 Service fee EUR 500 Annual fee EUR 185 [ Calculate now! ](https://order.famicord.lu/en/) - FamiFlex Blood and Tissue Premium Cord blood Cord tissue MSC expansion Placenta tissue Collection set EUR 250 Service fee EUR 750 Annual fee EUR 215 [ Calculate now! ](https://order.famicord.lu/en/) - FamiFlex Blood, Tissue and Placenta Platinum Cord blood Cord tissue MSC expansion Placenta tissue Collection set EUR 250 Service fee EUR 1150 Annual fee EUR 250 [ Calculate now! ](https://order.famicord.lu/en/) ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/blue-pill-icon.png) ### Blood Standard 1 blood bag with stem cells from the umbilical cord blood is stored ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/navy-blue-pill-icon.png) ### Blood and Tissue Standard 1 blood bag with stem cells from the umbilical cord blood and 5 cryotubes mesenchymal stem cells from the umbilical cord tissue will be stored ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/dark-blue-pill-icon.png) ### Blood and Tissue Premium 1 blood bags with stem cells from the umbilical cord blood and 5 cryotubes isolated* mesenchymal stem cells from the umbilical cord tissue will be stored ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/orange-pill-icon.png) ### Blood, Tissue and Placenta Platinum 1 blood bags with stem cells from umbilical cord blood, 5 cryotubes isolated* mesenchymal stem cells from the umbilical cord tissue and 5 cryotubes stem cells from placental tissue are stored. * The standard tissue requires further processing steps to release the tissue cells in a clinical application. In the case of the isolated stem cells, the stored sample needs fewer steps before it can be used, e.g. for a co-transplantation with hematopoietic stem cells to enhance the positive effect of these cells. In addition, the stem cells are simultaneously tested for their ability to multiply in this procedure and we can therefore confirm with certainty that these samples can be used in the future. ## Our options With FamiCord Suisse you can secure up to three types of biological material. Each of these increases the level of protection for your family. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cord-blood-icon.svg) ### Umbilical cord blood Hematopoietic stem cells from the umbilical cord blood: They are similar to stem cells from bonemarrow and produce all cells of the blood and immune system. Currently, more than 80 diseasesare treated with them. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/umbilical-cord-icon.svg) ### Umbilical cord tissue Mesenchymal stem cells from the umbilical cord tissue: These can differentiate into cartilage,bone, muscle and other tissues. Under specific circumstances, these cells can be used for a jointtransplantation with cells from the umbilical cord blood or bone marrow. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/umblical-cord.svg) ### Placenta tissue Mesenchymal stem cells from the placenta tissue: These can differentiate into cartilage,bone, muscle and other tissues. A larger amount of MSC can be stored from the placenta. ## Why FamiFlex? ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### Flexible payment plans Choose a model that suits your budget. With a low down payment and convenient annual payments, your financial flexibility is maintained. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### For every family FamiFlex is ideal for all expectant parents who want to secure their children’s future without putting a strain on the family budget. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### Maximum safety FamiCord Suisse, as part of the FamiCord Group – the largest stem cell bank in Europe – guarantees the safe storage of umbilical cord blood, umbilical cord tissue, and placenta tissue with its extensive experience and state-of-the-art laboratories. Furthermore, the FamiCord Group has the most experience in the release of stem cells for treatments and is the only group authorized to manufacture ATMPs. --- --- title: "FAQ" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/faq" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2026-04-30T09:36:04+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/faq" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/faq" --- # FAQ # FAQ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) We have compiled the most frequently asked questions for you and provided clear answers. Our FAQ section offers you an easy way to gain a quick overview and find the information that is most relevant to you. ## The most important questions about stem cell storage - ### What happens if the company ceases to operate? FamiCord Suisse is a company with a solid financial base that belongs to the largest group of stem cell banks in Europe – the Famicord Group – which is also listed on the stock exchange. Nevertheless, no one can predict the future. FamiCord Suisse has therefore entered into an agreement with a cryopreservation bank to ensure the safety of stem cell samples in all circumstances. If, for whatever reason, FamiCord Suisse ceases its activities, the samples will be handed over to another stem cell bank and from then on the responsibility will lie with them. There, the samples are safely stored under the same contractual conditions until the end of the contract concluded with the parents. There are no further costs for the parents.   - ### How much does cord blood banking cost in Switzerland? The costs for private cord blood banking in Switzerland usually range between about EUR 2 000 and 5 000, depending on the provider and package. FamiCord offers different options that can include cord blood and additionally cord tissue. [Here you will find our options and prices](https://famicord.lu/en/options) - ### How does cord blood collection work? Cord blood is collected immediately after birth by trained medical staff. The procedure is painless for both mother and child, takes only a few minutes, and is performed using a special collection kit. The sample is then transported directly to the laboratory and processed.   - ### Can samples be used for the treatment of a family member (allogeneic treatment)? Yes, if the family member from whom the stem cells were stored and the patient to be treated are compatible with each other. Nevertheless, the final decision to use the stored stem cells of a particular patient for a specific disease, even if the tolerability is proven, always rests with the doctor responsible for the treatment. Stem cell therapy with stem cells from a family-related donor has shown better results than using stem cells from an unrelated donor. Siblings have a 25% chance of complete compatibility. It should be noted that the use of umbilical cord stem cells does not require absolute compatibility compared to the use of stem cells from the bone marrow, since the umbilical cord cells are still “immature” and genetically naïve, and the histocompatibility complex that determines their compatibility is not yet as developed as in the bone marrow stem cells.   - ### Can samples be used for the owner himself (autologous treatment)? In diseases without a genetic component, the use of autologous “healthy” stem cells can be very useful and is recommended. The treatment of cerebral palsy is a good example of autologous treatment with children’s own stem cells. Other examples include aplastic anemia, multiple myeloma, and various blastomas that do not originate from the blood and immune system, such as neuroblastoma, which is common in young children. In addition, numerous clinical trials are currently underway on the use of autologous stem cells to treat e.g. autism, diabetes or stroke. Current information can be found on the homepage of the Parent’s Guide to Cord Blood ([https://parentsguidecordblood.org/en/diseases](https://parentsguidecordblood.org/en/diseases)). Autologous grafts with umbilical cord blood stem cells have the advantage that there is no risk of graft-versus-host reaction (otherwise a serious risk after allogeneic transplantation). Umbilical cord blood cells have enormous potential for use in regenerative medicine, and in these cases, autologous application is preferred. Looking at the ongoing clinical trials, it is expected that a large number of people will benefit from stem cell applications in regenerative medicine in the future. In some clinical situations, the autologous use of stem cells is not recommended for the stem cell donors. For example, if a child has a genetic condition such as sickle cell anemia, it is not advisable to use their own cells. In some tumor types, such as some forms of leukemia that develop in the first years of life, early development could indicate a genetic component, and sometimes the patient’s stem cells are not the first choice for stem cell treatment.   - ### Can the stored sample be used for multiple treatments? Whether an umbilical cord blood sample can be used for multiple treatments depends mainly on the patient’s body weight, the severity of the disease and the stage of the disease, the number of cells that can be collected and stored, and the application technique. According to several scientific articles, the success rate of cord blood transplants is higher when the transplant is performed with a larger number of stem cells. In addition, the risk of disease recurrence or treatment failure is lower if the therapist uses all available cells. However, this depends a lot on the type of disease, the sample and the clinical protocols of the therapy center. However, a research team has managed to multiply these cells in the lab, which means that more cells are available for transplantation. However, this technique is still in its infancy. When this technique is available and cell resources are no longer scarce, the expanded stem cells can be stored and used when needed. In the case of umbilical cord tissue and placenta tissue samples, the MSCs derived from them, can be easily multiplied in laboratory to obtain more cells. This allows us to store multiple aliquots of the sample and, in case of necessity, to use only one of these, to multiple the cells and obtain the proper number for the treatment; without using the whole sample at once.   - ### Are umbilical cord blood treatments successful? Since the first cord blood transplant in 1988, more than 40,000 cord blood transplants have been performed worldwide, in some cases more successfully than in others, as with any stem cell therapy. The treatments in which FamiCord Suisse was involved helped many children to achieve a complete cure. in the case of diseases such as acute myeloid leukemia and severe combined immunodeficiency or a significant improvement in the condition of children. In the case of cerebral palsy, a group of diseases that can be caused before or after birth for various reasons, it is not possible to speak of a complete cure, since this damage cannot be completely reversed. In all cases, however, doctors and parents have found noticeable improvements in children’s motor, cognitive and language skills. Since the diseases treated with stem cell therapies so far are usually very serious and often fatal, it is not always possible to cure them completely. The earlier the disease is detected and the earlier it is disturbed, the better the chances of recovery. For many diseases, there is no alternative to stem cell therapy. FamiCord already released almost 250 cord blood samples, half of them in the familiar setting for hematological diseases, like leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma and half as autologous transplant in neurological diseases like cerebral palsy, autism and brain damage.   - ### What is the probability of use? According to a recent study, the probability that an autologous stem cell transplant (using their own cells) during a person’s lifetime is 1:450. This is for the treatment of a disease that is currently treatable with hematopoietic stem cells. The probability of a person needing a hematopoietic transplant (either autologous or allogeneic) is 1:200. This evaluation does not yet refer to new applications such as possible treatments for cerebral palsy or type 1 diabetes, and it is believed that steady progress in medical treatment will increase the likelihood of using cord blood stem.   - ### Are treatments with MSCs from cord tissue successful? There are currently about 600 clinical trials with mesenchymal stem cells. Many of them in Phase I/II trials (safety and early efficacy) have been completed or are ongoing. Some Phase III trials are underway, especially for conditions like graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) and osteoarthritis. Results are encouraging. Mesenchymal cells are also used in medical therapeutic trials in the treatment of diseases such as infantile cerebral palsy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or articular cartilage damage and they can be transplanted together with the umbilical cord blood cells when the number of hematopoietic stem cells from the umbilical cord blood is low. Cord-tissue MSCs are generally well-tolerated and considered **safe**, with low immunogenicity and no major adverse effects in most trials. FamiCord already released more than 1950 MSCs from cord tissue samples. Most of them in neurology, ophthalmology and orthopedics applications, but also in hematology, endocrinology, dermatology and gynecology.   - ### Which diseases can be treated with stem cells from cord blood? Stem cells from cord blood are currently used to treat more than 80 diseases, including certain types of leukemia, lymphomas, and congenital immune deficiencies. Their potential in regenerative medicine is also being actively researched. Find out more: [Where are stem cells used?](https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/where-are-stem-cells-used)   - ### How does the process work? First, order the collection kit from FamiCord Suisse, preferably on our website. You can also contact us by phone or email. After we have received your order, the customer service will contact you and arrange the shipment of the documents and the collection kit. The documents, a copy of the contract, a clinical questionnaire and serological test results are part of the quality control and must be completed and signed and returned to FamiCord Suisse before the birth. The collection kit can be stored at home at room temperature and taken to the hospital for the birth. There the kit can be handed over to the medical staff, who will take care of the collection. After the birth, the parents or the hospital’s medical professionals (the responsibility for this lies with the parents) will immediately contact FamiCord Suisse to inform them that the samples are ready for transport to the laboratory. They will then be picked up by the dedicated courier personally at the hospital and transported to the laboratory. The samples are processed and prepared for cryopreservation, analyzed and stored in special containers in nitrogen at very low temperatures (always below -150°C). As part of the extensive quality controls, numerous analyses are carried out before a final assessment is made to determine whether the samples are suitable for possible future use. The parents are informed of the arrival at the laboratory and receive the first results in the first weeks and at the end of the process a certificate of completion with all data and analysis results.   - ### What happens if the samples are needed for cell therapy? If your child is ill and stem cell therapy is a treatment option, please contact us as soon as possible so that our Medical Director can contact your doctor. Before releasing the samples, we carry out some additional quality controls, in which we compile all the necessary documents for the treatment. We also organize an extra specialized courier to bring the sample safely to its destination in any part of the world. We use our own means of transport for transport, which are tested and validated before the actual shipment of the sample. Even if your child’s illness is not on the current list of treatable diseases, please contact us. Our research and development team can check whether a clinical trial for the treatment of the disease in question with stem cells is planned or already underway, in which your child can participate.   - ### Does health insurance cover the costs of cord blood banking? As a rule, health insurance does not cover the costs of private cord blood banking. The expenses are paid by the parents. Public donation banks, however, are free of charge.   - ### What is the difference between a private and a public cord blood bank? In a public bank, cord blood is donated free of charge and made available to any matching patient. In a private bank, the blood is stored exclusively for the family against a fee. FamiCord provides private storage with internationally recognized quality standards.   - ### Is FamiCord Suisse available 7 days a week? The courier/transport service and laboratory are open 7 days a week to ensure that cord blood and tissues are processed and stored in a short time so that the stem cells do not lose their original properties. Our office opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Outside these hours and on weekends, the call will be forwarded to our courier after selecting the right option or you will have the option of leaving us a message.   - ### Why should we choose FamiCord Suisse over another company? FamiCord was founded back in 2002 and was thus one of the first family stem cell banks in Europe. From the very beginning, FamiCord Suisse has been fully committed to developing the best cryopreservation solutions and stem cell-based therapies. Today, as part of the FamiCord Group, it is the most experienced and largest bank in Europe (third largest in the world) and the parents’ first choice. To date, FamiCord has stored more than 1,000,000 samples in various European countries, released 248 cord blood samples and 1955 cord tissue samples, and is working on many internationally recognized clinical trials. FamiCord has released up to now 7550 stem cells therapies for different pathologies. The FamiCord group has its own ATMP (Advance Therapies Medical Product) laboratories, which allows us not only to store the tissue stem cells, but actually to produce medical end products with them. FamiCord isn’t just a bank! Our mission is to provide new and more effective treatments to our clients and society.   - ### Where are the stem cells stored? Storage takes place in Marly (Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland), Switzerland. There, samples are preserved long-term under controlled conditions.   ## Stem cells and medical applications - ### Are cord blood stem cells different from other types of stem cells? Yes. The results of many studies indicate that stem cells derived from cord blood are more primary, less targeted, and have a higher proliferative dynamics compared to stem cells derived from adult bone marrow or peripheral blood. Freezing these cells prevents aging and injury that can occur to the cells in later stages of their life. Mostly they do not contain cancer cells, which are formed in later years of life under the influence of the external environment. This is valid for all the perinatal stem cells (from cord blood, cord tissue and placanta).   - ### Why is cord blood (and not marrow) becoming increasingly popular? Matching donor and recipient marrow is very difficult, as a so-called “full match” is usually required. “full compatibility”. Stem cells from cord blood are characterized by less immunological “maturity”, so their transplantation causes fewer complications in the recipient (in the case of allogeneic transplantation, it’s a lower risk of rejection and a less pronounced “graft versus host” reaction). They can be used even with incomplete compatibility. This means that by storing cord blood, there are more opportunities for transplants between family members. An additional advantage of cord blood is its immediate availability. Stem cells from cord blood when the need for their use in treatment arises are waiting in the bank, because they are collected and stored earlier than the need for their use arises . Another advantage is that they are less likely to cause Graft versus Host Disease (GvHD) reaction, a rather dangerous complication after cell transplants.   - ### What is cord blood donation and how can I perform it? Donation of umbilical cord blood is an altruistic option, similar to regular blood donation. The samples are collected in certain hospitals that work with the public stem cell banks, at no cost to the parents. Once the sample has arrived at the stem cell bank and is stored for future clinical use, it becomes part of an international sample database. The stored samples can be released for use by any person who needs stem cell treatment and is compatible with the donated cord blood. As with any other donation, the cord blood sample does not belong to the donor and becomes anonymous after the donation and the parents have no rights from this sample. The public stem cell banks have limited storage capacity and therefore only high-quality samples with a high number of stem cells are stored, which are also checked to see whether they are representative of the population in Switzerland and whether they may be needed in the future. Cord blood can only be donated during childbirth in one of the following hospitals: Inselspital Bern - University Hospital Basel - University Hospital of Geneva - Kantonsspital Aarau If you want donate the cord blood sample, please also be aware that there are some limitations of the collection during the weekend and the Holidays.   - ### Are umbilical cord blood treatments successful? Since the first cord blood transplant in 1988, more than 40,000 cord blood transplants have been performed worldwide, in some cases more successfully than in others, as with any stem cell therapy. The treatments in which FamiCord Suisse was involved helped many children to achieve a complete cure. in the case of diseases such as acute myeloid leukemia and severe combined immunodeficiency or a significant improvement in the condition of children. In the case of cerebral palsy, a group of diseases that can be caused before or after birth for various reasons, it is not possible to speak of a complete cure, since this damage cannot be completely reversed. In all cases, however, doctors and parents have found noticeable improvements in children’s motor, cognitive and language skills. Since the diseases treated with stem cell therapies so far are usually very serious and often fatal, it is not always possible to cure them completely. The earlier the disease is detected and the earlier it is disturbed, the better the chances of recovery. For many diseases, there is no alternative to stem cell therapy. FamiCord already released almost 250 cord blood samples, half of them in the familiar setting for hematological diseases, like leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma and half as autologous transplant in neurological diseases like cerebral palsy, autism and brain damage.   - ### Are treatments with MSCs from cord tissue successful? There are currently about 600 clinical trials with mesenchymal stem cells. Many of them in Phase I/II trials (safety and early efficacy) have been completed or are ongoing. Some Phase III trials are underway, especially for conditions like graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) and osteoarthritis. Results are encouraging. Mesenchymal cells are also used in medical therapeutic trials in the treatment of diseases such as infantile cerebral palsy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or articular cartilage damage and they can be transplanted together with the umbilical cord blood cells when the number of hematopoietic stem cells from the umbilical cord blood is low. Cord-tissue MSCs are generally well-tolerated and considered **safe**, with low immunogenicity and no major adverse effects in most trials. FamiCord already released more than 1950 MSCs from cord tissue samples. Most of them in neurology, ophthalmology and orthopedics applications, but also in hematology, endocrinology, dermatology and gynecology.   - ### Can samples be used for the treatment of a family member (allogeneic treatment)? Yes, if the family member from whom the stem cells were stored and the patient to be treated are compatible with each other. Nevertheless, the final decision to use the stored stem cells of a particular patient for a specific disease, even if the tolerability is proven, always rests with the doctor responsible for the treatment. Stem cell therapy with stem cells from a family-related donor has shown better results than using stem cells from an unrelated donor. Siblings have a 25% chance of complete compatibility. It should be noted that the use of umbilical cord stem cells does not require absolute compatibility compared to the use of stem cells from the bone marrow, since the umbilical cord cells are still “immature” and genetically naïve, and the histocompatibility complex that determines their compatibility is not yet as developed as in the bone marrow stem cells.   - ### Can samples be used for the owner himself (autologous treatment)? In diseases without a genetic component, the use of autologous “healthy” stem cells can be very useful and is recommended. The treatment of cerebral palsy is a good example of autologous treatment with children’s own stem cells. Other examples include aplastic anemia, multiple myeloma, and various blastomas that do not originate from the blood and immune system, such as neuroblastoma, which is common in young children. In addition, numerous clinical trials are currently underway on the use of autologous stem cells to treat e.g. autism, diabetes or stroke. Current information can be found on the homepage of the Parent’s Guide to Cord Blood ([https://parentsguidecordblood.org/en/diseases](https://parentsguidecordblood.org/en/diseases)). Autologous grafts with umbilical cord blood stem cells have the advantage that there is no risk of graft-versus-host reaction (otherwise a serious risk after allogeneic transplantation). Umbilical cord blood cells have enormous potential for use in regenerative medicine, and in these cases, autologous application is preferred. Looking at the ongoing clinical trials, it is expected that a large number of people will benefit from stem cell applications in regenerative medicine in the future. In some clinical situations, the autologous use of stem cells is not recommended for the stem cell donors. For example, if a child has a genetic condition such as sickle cell anemia, it is not advisable to use their own cells. In some tumor types, such as some forms of leukemia that develop in the first years of life, early development could indicate a genetic component, and sometimes the patient’s stem cells are not the first choice for stem cell treatment.   - ### Can the stored sample be used for multiple treatments? Whether an umbilical cord blood sample can be used for multiple treatments depends mainly on the patient’s body weight, the severity of the disease and the stage of the disease, the number of cells that can be collected and stored, and the application technique. According to several scientific articles, the success rate of cord blood transplants is higher when the transplant is performed with a larger number of stem cells. In addition, the risk of disease recurrence or treatment failure is lower if the therapist uses all available cells. However, this depends a lot on the type of disease, the sample and the clinical protocols of the therapy center. However, a research team has managed to multiply these cells in the lab, which means that more cells are available for transplantation. However, this technique is still in its infancy. When this technique is available and cell resources are no longer scarce, the expanded stem cells can be stored and used when needed. In the case of umbilical cord tissue and placenta tissue samples, the MSCs derived from them, can be easily multiplied in laboratory to obtain more cells. This allows us to store multiple aliquots of the sample and, in case of necessity, to use only one of these, to multiple the cells and obtain the proper number for the treatment; without using the whole sample at once.   - ### What is the probability of use? According to a recent study, the probability that an autologous stem cell transplant (using their own cells) during a person’s lifetime is 1:450. This is for the treatment of a disease that is currently treatable with hematopoietic stem cells. The probability of a person needing a hematopoietic transplant (either autologous or allogeneic) is 1:200. This evaluation does not yet refer to new applications such as possible treatments for cerebral palsy or type 1 diabetes, and it is believed that steady progress in medical treatment will increase the likelihood of using cord blood stem.   - ### What happens if the samples are needed for cell therapy? If your child is ill and stem cell therapy is a treatment option, please contact us as soon as possible so that our Medical Director can contact your doctor. Before releasing the samples, we carry out some additional quality controls, in which we compile all the necessary documents for the treatment. We also organize an extra specialized courier to bring the sample safely to its destination in any part of the world. We use our own means of transport for transport, which are tested and validated before the actual shipment of the sample. Even if your child’s illness is not on the current list of treatable diseases, please contact us. Our research and development team can check whether a clinical trial for the treatment of the disease in question with stem cells is planned or already underway, in which your child can participate.   ## FamiCord Suisse – Your stem cell bank in Switzerland - ### Is the company licensed in Switzerland? In Switzerland, FamiCord Suisse SA is certified by Swissmedic and the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH). Swissmedic is the Swiss supervisory authority for medicinal products and medical devices. They ensure that the approved medicines are qualitatively effective and safe and thus make a significant contribution to the protection of human and animal health. The FOPH protects public health and develops Swiss health policy.   - ### What other certificates and accreditations does the laboratory have? **AABB** – Accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies. Certifies compliance with some of the strictest quality requirements in place in the United States. **ISO 9001 **certificate – certification of the quality management system for the service of collection, storage and freezing of stem cells from umbilical cord blood. **BBMRI-Eric** – The European Research Infrastructure for Biobanks and Biomolecular Resources in Health and Life . **GMP **certified for the production and ATMP for the release of transplant products. It refers to a system of regulations, guidelines, and controls & ensure that **products—especially pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices—are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards** appropriate for their intended use. And some other national accreditations. Find out more on our ‘[Accreditations](https://famicord.lu/en/about-us/accreditations)’ page.   - ### Why should we choose FamiCord Suisse over another company? FamiCord was founded back in 2002 and was thus one of the first family stem cell banks in Europe. From the very beginning, FamiCord Suisse has been fully committed to developing the best cryopreservation solutions and stem cell-based therapies. Today, as part of the FamiCord Group, it is the most experienced and largest bank in Europe (third largest in the world) and the parents’ first choice. To date, FamiCord has stored more than 1,000,000 samples in various European countries, released 248 cord blood samples and 1955 cord tissue samples, and is working on many internationally recognized clinical trials. FamiCord has released up to now 7550 stem cells therapies for different pathologies. The FamiCord group has its own ATMP (Advance Therapies Medical Product) laboratories, which allows us not only to store the tissue stem cells, but actually to produce medical end products with them. FamiCord isn’t just a bank! Our mission is to provide new and more effective treatments to our clients and society.   - ### Is FamiCord Suisse available 7 days a week? The courier/transport service and laboratory are open 7 days a week to ensure that cord blood and tissues are processed and stored in a short time so that the stem cells do not lose their original properties. Our office opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Outside these hours and on weekends, the call will be forwarded to our courier after selecting the right option or you will have the option of leaving us a message.   - ### Where is FamiCord Suisse located? Our office is located in Zug. From here, we organize all processes related to storage and are available for questions and consultation. Storage takes place in Marly (Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland), Switzerland. There, samples are preserved long-term under controlled conditions.   - ### What happens if the company ceases to operate? FamiCord Suisse is a company with a solid financial base that belongs to the largest group of stem cell banks in Europe – the Famicord Group – which is also listed on the stock exchange. Nevertheless, no one can predict the future. FamiCord Suisse has therefore entered into an agreement with a cryopreservation bank to ensure the safety of stem cell samples in all circumstances. If, for whatever reason, FamiCord Suisse ceases its activities, the samples will be handed over to another stem cell bank and from then on the responsibility will lie with them. There, the samples are safely stored under the same contractual conditions until the end of the contract concluded with the parents. There are no further costs for the parents.   ## Our products and services for stem cell storage - ### What is the difference between Blood and Tissue Standard and Blood and Tissue Premium? The difference lies mainly in the tissue processing. In the case of Blood and Tissue Standard, the tissue is processed according to a procedure where fragments of cord tissue containing stem cells are stored for this purpose, which can later be used to extract stem cells on request. For Blood and Tissue Premium, a procedure is used that, in Switzerland, is offered exclusively by FamiCord Suisse. In this case, the stem cells are extracted from the fresh cord tissue and placed in culture in a Petri dish in the laboratory. In this process, the stem cells multiply, whereby the advantage is that a higher number of stem cells can be collected at the beginning before freezing them. This process also serves as quality control; if the stem cells do not growth in this step, you will not do so later during treatment. In this case, we do not store these sample(s) and the customer does not pay for them.   - ### How much is stored? Blood Standard: A bag of umbilical cord blood stem cells Blood and tissue standard: One bag of umbilical cord blood stem cells and 5 cryotubes of cord tissue fragments Blood and tissue Premium: One bag of umbilical cord blood stem cells and 5 cryotubes of isolated cord tissue stem cells (more cells per vial as cultivated) Blood, tissue and placenta Platinum: One bag of umbilical cord blood stem cells, 5 cryotubes of isolated cord tissue stem cells (even more cells per vial then Premium as cultivated) and 5 cryotubes of placental tissue fragments.   - ### Where are the stem cells stored? Storage takes place in Marly (Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland), Switzerland. There, samples are preserved long-term under controlled conditions.   - ### What is an MSCs expansion? MSCs (mesenchymal stem cells) expansion uses a procedure that is only offered by FamiCord Suisse in Switzerland. The stem cells are extracted from the tissue and placed in culture in a Petri dish in the laboratory. In this process, the stem cells multiply, whereby the advantage is that a higher number of stem cells can be collected at the beginning before freezing them. This process also serves as quality control; if the stem cells do not growth in this step, you will not do so later during treatment. In this case, we do not store these sample(s) and the customer does not pay for them.   - ### What are the advantages of placental storage? Stromal cells, also known as mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), are non-hematopoietic, multipotent, self-renewing cells with the ability to perform trilinear differentiation (mesoderm, ectoderm, and entoderm). The pluripotency and immunomodulatory properties of MSC mean that they are an effective agent in cell therapy and tissue repair. Mesenchymal stem cells are easy to isolate and can be expanded in vitro over long periods of time without losing their properties. Over the years, MSCs have been identified in different tissues, and over time it has been recognized that different tissues harbor MSCs with special features/properties. The human placenta, in particular, has come to be a bundled source of MSCs with unique peculiarities. The placenta plays an important role in supporting fetal development and is therefore an important reservoir for transient progenitor and stem cells, not only MSCs. 5 other reasons for the storage of placental stem cells are: Quantity: Possibility to store a larger quantity of MSCs Schedule: The process is extended up to 120 HOURS (5 DAYS), which ensures a high level of viability of the cells themselves Protection: The cells are less affected by all kinds of stresses, such as temperature fluctuations or vibrations, and are therefore protected by shortening the aging phase itself. Low risk of non-removal Sterility: minimal microbial contamination   - ### What is HLA typing? HLA typing (human leukocyte antigen) is a genetic test that is used to match patients and donors for bone marrow, umbilical cord blood, cells or organ transplants. HLAs are proteins, so-called markers, which the immune system uses to recognize which cells belong in your body and which do not. HLA typing, also known as HLA matching, can help determine if potential donors are a good match for recipients. This increases the likelihood of a successful transplant. This is an addition that tells the parents in advance, when the samples are frozen, which HLA type the samples have. This gives them the opportunity to compare the samples with other samples from siblings, for example, at an early stage.   - ### What is the Transplant Assistant? The Transplant Assistant refers to hematopoietic stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood and used in standard medical/therapeutic transplants, excluding administrations in the context of experimental medical treatments. As part of the Transplant Assistance Package, FCS offers: Consultation with a hematologist or transplantologist - Transplantations-HLA-Test - Count of CD 34+ cells and nucleated red blood cells (from a thawed reference sample) - Cell viability test and WBC count (from a thawed reference sample) - Number of hematopoietic progenitor cells (from a thawed reference sample) - Delivery of cells from the place of storage to any transplant center in the world.   - ### What is the Transplant Assistant Plus? The Transplant Assistant Plus refers to hemopoietic stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood and used in standard medical/therapeutic transplants or experimental medical treatments, and mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) derived from umbilical cord fragments used in experimental medical treatments. As part of the Transplant Assistance Plus package, FCS ensures: (a) for the standard transplantation of hematopoietic stem cells taken from umbilical cord blood and/or placental blood, as well as for the use of stem cells from umbilical cord blood and/or placental blood in the context of experimental medical treatments: an online consultation with the haematologist or transplantologist based on the analysis of the medical records sent by the parents to FCS by e-mail, - Transplantation HLA test of umbilical cord blood, - Count CD 34+ cells and nucleated red blood cells (from a thawed reference sample), - Cell viability test and leukocyte count (from a thawed reference sample), - Complete blood count (CBC), - Number of hematopoietic progenitor cells (from a thawed reference sample), - Delivery of cells from the place of storage to any transplant center in the world. - b) In the event that the stored biological material needs to be used for experimental therapies, clients will receive additional services depending on whether the therapy involves the application of cells from umbilical cord blood or mesenchymal stem cells (MSC): - In the case of MSC cell administration, clients will be enrolled in the program to facilitate access to experimental therapies, - In the case of administering stem cells from umbilical cord blood, customers will have access to the FamiCord Group Expanded Access Protocol Cord Blood for Brain Development.   - ### What is the Refund Guarantee? If, for any reason, it is not possible to collect or store the samples, you will receive a refund of the money already paid to FamiCord Suisse (basic and service fee). Shipping and warranty fees are excluded.   ## Collection and transport of umbilical cord blood, umbilical cord tissue, and placenta tissue - ### How much in advance do I need to register? We recommend that you register at least 1-1.5 months before the birth so that you have enough time to fill out all documents and send them back to us. However, we can also act very quickly and deliver the kit on the same day in an emergency. There is no time when you are too late, unless the baby is already born.   - ### What tests do I need to submit before giving birth? We need the results of the serological examinations of the mother carried out during pregnancy. Please request these tests from your gynecologist. If not already performed, the results are needed for: toxoplasmosis, syphilis, hepatitis C, hepatitis B (HbsAg), HIV 1 and 2.   - ### Does the collection kit need to be refrigerated? The collection kit must not be cooled or frozen under any circumstances before the birth but also after the birth (with the samples in the kit). The stem cells are destroyed with the cooling. The kit shall be kept in a dry place, not directly near heat sources.   - ### What blood tests do you perform? We conduct tests on both the mother’s blood (this blood is collected during delivery in a volume of 9 ml) and the baby’s umbilical cord blood. The mother’s blood is tested for viral and bacteriological infections. Of course, these tests could be performed from a sample of cord blood, but it is a shame to “waste” as much as 9 ml of cord blood and the maternal blood tests provide reliable enough data. The following tests are performed from maternal blood (9 ml): HBs Ag, - Anti-HBc, - Anti-HCV, - Anti-HIV 1,2, - Anti-CMV IgG and IgM, - syphilis test - Anti-toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM NAT HBV, HCV, HEV and HIV tests are performed from the second tube. The following tests are performed from cord blood: - WBC (White Blood Cells) count, TNC (Total Nucleated Cells) count - cell viability, - Microbiological tests for aerobic bacteria, anaerobic bacteria and fungi   - ### What assurance do I have that my sample will not be mistaken for someone else’s? At the time of signing a contract with FamiCord, we assign an individual contract number and an identification number, which can be found on all elements of the collection kit and documentation. These two numbers are assigned only to the data of a specific customer and follow every step also during the process of the samples. Mistake or substitution is impossible.   - ### When is cord blood collected? Umbilical cord blood is collected from the umbilical cord just after the baby is born and the cord clamped. The procedure for obtaining cord blood is simple and painless, completely non-invasive nor for the baby nor for the mother and not disruptive to the course of labor. The average volume of umbilical cord blood collected is between 70 ml and 100 ml. As a rule, the number of stem cells that can be cryopreserved depends on the amount of umbilical cord blood collected at birth. With this in mind, FamiCord Suisse uses a blood bag in its collection kit, which helps to increase the amount of cord blood collected by reducing losses, such as the remaining blood volume that remains in the bag’s tube after collection. However, a small % of the samples that arrive at our laboratory do not have enough blood volume for complete processing and quality control. In these cases, the samples will not be accepted for storage and the customer will not be charged for this sample.   - ### How is cord blood collected? Umbilical cord blood is collected in a collection bag, which contains a preservative liquid (CPD) to prevent the blood from clotting, assuring that the sample maintains is quality and giving us time to get it to the laboratory and prepare it for the isolation of the stem cells.   - ### How much umbilical cord blood is usually taken? The average volume of umbilical cord blood collected is between 70 ml and 100 ml. As a rule, the number of stem cells that can be cryopreserved depends on the amount of umbilical cord blood collected at birth. With this in mind, FamiCord Suisse uses a blood bag in its collection kit, which helps to increase the amount of cord blood collected by reducing losses, such as the remaining blood volume that remains in the bag’s tube after collection. However, a small % of the samples that arrive at our laboratory do not have enough blood volume for complete processing and quality control. In these cases, the samples will not be accepted for storage and the customer will not be charged for this sample.   - ### Are there any risks to my baby or to the woman in labor during the retrieval? No. Cord blood is collected only after the baby is born and cut from the umbilical cord. Collection takes about 5 minutes, is painless, easy and safe for both mother and baby.   - ### What happens if there are complications during childbirth? The health and safety of mother and child always takes precedence during birth. This means that in the event of complications during childbirth, the medical professionals responsible for the birth of the baby may decide not to carry out the collection of the samples. In this case, FamiCord Suisse must be informed and, if possible, the collection kit must be returned to FamiCord Suisse.   - ### Does the collection of cord blood affect the timing of cord cutting? No. The birth takes place in the same way as if the Parents had not opted for cord blood collection. Umbilical cord blood collection occurs only after the umbilical cord is cut. The decision at which point the umbilical cord should be cut should be made by the midwife and doctor, taking into account current medical knowledge and information on the course of pregnancy and labor, the health of the mother and child and the preferences of the ward or reported by the mother.   - ### Are the samples transported to the laboratory on time? Is the transport a risk for the samples? Our dedicated courier has various locations in Switzerland, from where he can send a courier directly to the hospital to pick up the samples. The courier then takes the samples to our laboratory, which works 7 days a week. The collection kit manufactured by FamiCord Suisse is also the kit used for transporting the samples and has all the necessary systems to avoid temperature gradients greater than 10oC to 26oC, to monitor the temperature throughout the transport and to ensure the traceability of the samples during the process.   - ### How often does it happen that a sample cannot be stored? Sometimes, the amount of umbilical cord blood and tissues collected is not enough for processing and quality control. In addition to the amount of blood and tissues that is taken, there are other factors that can limit the successful storage of the samples, such as the low number of cells, critical microbiological contamination or the clinical family history. For the umbilical cord blood samples, the storage success rate is 95%. For the umbilical cord tissue and the placenta samples, the success rate is around 90%. Around 10% of the collected samples are disqualified because of different factors, such as the low cell proliferation capacity or the presence of a maternal infection.   - ### What happens after 25 years of storage? In the last year of storage, we will inform the rightful owner of the samples (you or your child) in writing about the expiry of the retention period and ask if they would like to extend the sample storage. In this case, an additional fee will be charged for the additional contract term, which corresponds to the reality at the time of the contract renewal. If there is no intention to extend the storage contract, FamiCord Suisse will destroy the stored samples on the basis of a written declaration from the rightful owner.   - ### Why do families choose to collect and store their children’s cord blood? Because it ensures that cord blood stem cells can be used for therapeutic purposes at any time, without having to search for donors, which is a costly, time-consuming process that does not guarantee success. Early treatment of many diseases minimizes the risk of developing them and increases the chances of a complete cure.   ## Prices, costs, and payment models - ### What are the prices and when are payments due? Our current prices can be found on our ‘[Options and Prices](https://famicord.lu/en/options)’ page and depend on the selected service option. An initial payment of EUR 250 (basic fee) will be charged after we send the collection kit to cover the initial costs of administrative procedures, collection kit and transport. The remaining costs according to the chosen option will be invoiced after the birth and after all tests can be completed and the final certificate can be issued.   - ### Is it possible to pay in installments? Yes, monthly instalments (3, 6, 12, 24) are possible as an alternative to the one-time payment for the entire 25-year storage. You can find more details about the annual and monthly payments on our “[Price Calculator](https://order.famicord.lu/en)“, but FamiCord Suisse can be flexible and find a solution together that is more suitable for you. Please do not hesitate to contact us to learn more about the payment options. Further details on annual and monthly payments can be found on our price calculator, but FamiCord Suisse can be flexible and work with you to find a solution that suits you better. Please do not hesitate to contact us to find out more about payment options. - ### Are there any additional hidden costs due to the analysis? All costs for the analysis of the samples necessary to define the eligibility of the samples for the definitive storage are included in the total price of the chosen service.   - ### Does the health insurance company pay for the collection kit? As a rule, health insurance companies do not yet cover the costs of storing stem cells. An exception to this rule are cases where there is an illness of the sibling that has already occurred, and it is therefore recommended to store the stem cells in case of direct treatment of the sibling.   - ### Does the health insurance company pay for the treatments? In the case of leukemia treatment, the health insurance companies will cover the costs of the treatment in any case, in the case of all other diseases, this will be assessed by the respective health insurance companies. For example, a health insurance company recently paid for stem cell therapy for a woman with multiple sclerosis because she did not need medication that would have been more expensive than stem cell therapy.   - ### What do we have to pay if the samples cannot be stored? If one or more of the samples are analysed by the laboratory specialists and deemed not to be storable for future clinical applications, and therefore no samples can be stored, there are no processing and testing costs. Only the deposit of EUR 250 for the administrative costs, the collection kit and the transport must be paid, unless a refund guarantee has been taken. In the event that one or more samples can be stored despite the disqualification of one or more samples, the price will be reduced and only the samples that have actually been stored will be charged.   --- --- title: "Accreditations" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/about-us/accreditations" lang: "de" type: "page" description: "Broad scope of applicationDepending on the scope of services of the respective facility, AABB accreditation may apply to cord blood, umbilical cord tissue, and placental tissue.It therefore provides a unified quality and safety framework for multiple biological materials. International recognitionAABB" last_modified: "2026-02-02T12:12:49+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/about-us/accreditations" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/about-us/accreditations" --- # Accreditations # Certifications Accreditations # Certifications and International Quality Standards At **FamiCord Suisse**, we offer the storage of cord blood, umbilical cord tissue, and placental tissue in accordance with clearly defined** quality, safety, and legal standards**. Our certifications and accreditations confirm that our processes comply with **applicable national and international requirements**. As a stem cell bank operating in Switzerland, FamiCord Suisse is obliged to comply with all regulatory requirements so that families can trust that stored stem cells are handled **safely, traceably, and preserved over the long term**. ## National Swiss Authorizations – FamiCord Suisse In Switzerland, FamiCord Suisse holds the required **regulatory authorizations** and is subject to **regular oversight by the competent authorities**. These approvals are publicly accessible and demonstrate the **legal compliance and quality** of our activities. The **cryogenic storage facility for stem cells** is located in **Marly (Canton of Fribourg)**. Our **administrative and advisory activities** are carried out at our locations in **Zug** and **Stabio (Canton of Ticino)**. ### Swiss authorizations and registry entries ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### Swissmedic – Operating license Official authorization to operate the stem cell bank [ View current entry in the SwissGMDP register ](https://swissgmdp.ch/establishments/sites/TP_1105840) ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) Authorization for activities in the field of cord blood and cord tissue These national authorizations ensure that our processes are **regularly reviewed** and comply with **Swiss legal requirements**. ## International Standards – FamiCord Group FamiCord Suisse is part of the **FamiCord Group**, one of the largest European groups in the field of perinatal stem cell banking services. Through this affiliation, FamiCord Suisse benefits from **internationally established, group-wide quality and safety standards** that complement its Swiss national authorizations. For families, this means that stem cell storage is carried out both **locally in accordance with Swiss regulations** and in line with **internationally recognized standards**. ### AABB – Accreditation of the FamiCord Group **AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies)** is an internationally recognized professional organization for blood, cell, and tissue therapies. The FamiCord Group is **accredited according to AABB standards**. This accreditation confirms compliance with defined international requirements for c**ollection, processing, storage, quality assurance, and documentation**. **Why AABB accreditation is relevant:** ![](https://famicord.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) **Broad scope of application** Depending on the scope of services of the respective facility, AABB accreditation may apply to **cord blood, umbilical cord tissue, and placental tissue**. It therefore provides a **unified quality and safety framework** for multiple biological materials. ![](https://famicord.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) **International recognition** AABB standards are recognized **worldwide **by **clinics and medical institutions** as proof of quality and facilitate the classification of stored materials in an international medical context. ![](https://famicord.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) **Regular external review** Accreditation is granted only following **comprehensive audits** and must be **renewed on a regular basis**. Processes, documentation, and quality assurance are reviewed as part of these audits. ### Positioning Compared to FACT NetCord **FACT NetCord** is an internationally recognized quality standard with a **clear focus on cord blood**. AABB has a broader scope and includes the **storage of blood and tissues** within a single accreditation framework. The differences **do not lie in the fundamental level of quality**, but in the **scope and orientation** of the respective standards. **For families, this means:** AABB accreditation provides a comprehensive quality framework when multiple tissue types are stored. ### Accreditation Comparison for the storage of cord blood, umbilical cord tissue, and placental tissue ![Ikona](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Akkreditierung.png) ### FACT NetCord ![Ikona](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Akkreditierung.png) ### AABB Purpose of the accreditation International quality accreditation specifically focused on cord blood banking. International quality accreditation for blood, cell, and tissue therapies. Covered materials Umbilical cord blood is the central focus of the requirements. Other tissue types are not a core component of the program. Includes umbilical cord blood, umbilical cord tissue, and placental tissue, provided these services are offered by the respective bank. Applicability for multiple tissue types The accreditation primarily relates to processes surrounding umbilical cord blood. Enables a uniform quality and safety framework for multiple stored tissue types. Focus of quality standards Highly specialized in the classical application of blood stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood. Broader approach to blood and tissue stem cells, including new and future therapeutic approaches. Quality and safety review Very detailed requirements for the collection, processing, storage, and release of umbilical cord blood. Very detailed requirements for the collection, processing, storage, documentation, and release of umbilical cord blood, as well as for the collection, processing, storage, and documentation of tissues. Flexibility for new medical developments Focus on established cord blood applications. The standards are designed for different cell and tissue types and are therefore flexibly applicable. International recognition Recognized worldwide, particularly in the field of public umbilical cord blood banks and transplantation medicine. Widely recognized worldwide by blood banks, cell and tissue institutions Relevance for families High levels of safety and quality for the storage of umbilical cord blood. High levels of safety and quality for all stored blood and tissue types within a single accreditation framework. Summary Highly specialized quality standard for umbilical cord blood. Comprehensive quality standard for umbilical cord blood, umbilical cord tissue, and placental tissue. ### Frequently Asked Questions about Accreditations (FAQ) - ### What is accreditation at a stem cell bank? Accreditation is an **independent external quality assessment**. It confirms that a stem cell bank complies with defined international standards for **safety, quality, processes, and documentation** in the collection, processing, and storage of biological material.     - ### What does AABB mean? **AABB** is an internationally recognized professional organization for blood, cell, and tissue therapies. An AABB accreditation confirms that an institution applies** standardized and validated processes** for handling blood, cells, and tissues.     - ### What does FACT NetCord mean? **FACT NetCord** is an international accreditation **specifically developed for cord blood banks**. It focuses on the **quality and safety of cord blood**—from collection through to potential therapeutic use.     - ### Which materials are covered by AABB accreditation? Depending on the scope of services of the respective bank, AABB accreditation may apply to: **Cord blood** - **Umbilical cord tissue** - **Placental tissue** All of these materials can be assessed within **a unified quality and safety framework**.     - ### Which materials are covered by FACT NetCord? FACT NetCord is **primarily focused on cord blood**. Other tissue types, such as umbilical cord tissue or placental tissue, are **not the main focus of this accreditation**.     - ### Which accreditation is better? Both accreditations represent **high international quality standards**. The differences lie **not in quality**, but in **scope**: **FACT NetCord** is highly specialized in **cord blood** - **AABB** has a broader scope and includes **blood and tissue storage** Which accreditation is more suitable depends on **which materials are being stored**.     - ### Why is AABB particularly relevant when multiple tissue types are stored? When **cord blood, umbilical cord tissue, and/or placental tissue** are stored, AABB provides: A **unified quality standard** - Consistent safety and documentation processes - Clear requirements for different cell and tissue types This creates transparency and traceability for all stored materials.     - ### Does FACT NetCord mean lower quality? No. FACT NetCord is a **very high-quality, internationally recognized standard**. However, it is **specifically focused on cord blood** and was not designed to cover multiple different tissue types equally.     - ### What does this mean specifically for us as a family? For families, this means: **High safety and quality** in storage - Clearly defined processes and regular external audits - When multiple tissue types are stored: a **unified quality framework** under AABB   - ### How often are accredited banks reviewed? Accredited banks are **regularly reviewed by independent experts**. These reviews include checks of processes, documentation, quality assurance, and safety standards.     - ### Why do we communicate our accreditations transparently? Accreditations create: Trust - Comparability - Safety They demonstrate that a stem cell bank **voluntarily and regularly subjects its processes to external review**.   **Short summary** AABB provides a comprehensive, internationally recognized quality framework for the storage of cord blood, umbilical cord tissue, and placental tissue. FACT NetCord is an internationally recognized quality standard with a specialization in cord blood. ## Additional International Standards (Group-wide) ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### ISO 9001 Internationally recognized standard for quality management systems ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) & GDP (Good Distribution Practice) Standards for manufacturing, control, and distribution ## ATMP Authorization – Regulatory Expertise at Group Level The FamiCord Group holds an **ATMP (Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products) authorization**. This authorization permits the **manufacture of cell therapy products within a regulatory framework** in which cells are classified as medicinal products. It demonstrates the **group’s regulatory and technical expertise** in the field of advanced cell therapies. This authorization does **not constitute a commitment to provide individual therapies**, but rather defines the approved framework for corresponding developments. ## Professional Associations and Networks FamiCord Suisse is a member of international professional associations and networks that promote **professional exchange and alignment with current scientific developments**: ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### Cord Blood Association ## Quality and Transparency All processes—from collection to long-term storage—are subject to **defined quality controls and documentation requirements**. Regular internal and external audits ensure that stored stem cells are handled **safely, traceably, and in accordance with applicable standards**. ## Recognition of the FamiCord Group The renowned Life Sciences Review has named the FamiCord Group “Europe’s Leading Stem Cell Bank.” This recognition confirms the group’s leading position as Europe’s largest stem cell bank and highlights our commitment to the highest quality standards, clinical reliability, and continuous innovation in the collection, processing, and long-term storage of perinatal stem cells. The award recognizes, among other aspects: ![](https://famicord.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) Established international quality and safety standards ![](https://famicord.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) Technological advancement in the field of cell therapy ![](https://famicord.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) Clinical use of perinatal stem cells in an international context To date, perinatal stem cells from facilities within the group have already been used in numerous clinical applications. In addition, the group continues to expand its international network, including through additional **AABB-accredited laboratories**. ![](https://famicord.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Certificate-FamiCord-Group-1024x761.png) --- --- title: "Compliance" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/compliance" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2025-11-26T14:23:31+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/compliance" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/compliance" --- # Compliance # Compliance ## Compliance System – Ensuring Transparency and Security of Operations At all companies from FamiCord Group it is a priority to comply with the highest ethical and legal standards. Therefore, we have implemented a Compliance System, which guarantees compliance of our activities with applicable regulations, ensures transparency and fairness of processes, and provides security to all our stakeholders. ## Guidelines & Documents [ Privacy Policy ](https://famicord.lu/en/privacy-policy) [ Policy Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ](https://famicord.lu/en/policy-diversity-equity-inclusion-2) [ Code of Conduct ](https://famicord.lu/en/code-of-conduct) [ Legal Disclaimer ](https://famicord.lu/en/haftungsausschluss) [ Anti-Corruption Code ](https://famicord.lu/en/anti-corruption-code) [ Newsletter Policy ](https://famicord.lu/en/newsletter-richtlinien) --- --- title: "Policy Diversity, Equity & Inclusion" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/policy-diversity-equity-inclusion-2" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2025-11-27T11:12:30+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/policy-diversity-equity-inclusion-2" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/policy-diversity-equity-inclusion-2" --- # Policy Diversity, Equity & Inclusion # Policy Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy Diversity, Equity & Inclusion FamiCord AG Group **Compliance is everyone’s responsibility** adopted by the Management Board of FamiCord AG on March 28, 2025, applies from 1 April 2025. ## Purpose The purpose of this Policy is to promote a company culture oriented towards overcoming all forms of discrimination and prejudice, making the workplace an equitable and inclusive environment where every dimension of diversity can find space and generate value. An environment where everyone feels free to be themselves and speak up and contribute in their own way to the best of their ability. ## 1. Introduction Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, along with respect for human rights, are fundamental elements of the FamiCord AG Capital Group’s corporate culture, as well as pillars of our value system. Diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams are more creative and innovative, as members inspire each other to think and act in new ways, and equity ensures that everyone has fair access to resources and opportunities, enabling them to reach their full potential. At all Capital Group companies, we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves and unlock their full potential. Everyone must feel free to be themselves, speak up and contribute the best they can. To enable this, we commit to promoting the value of every individual and creating a work environment that is respectful, collaborative, and inclusive. An environment that respects the dignity and the diversity of all people. We recognise the importance of protecting and promoting human rights throughout our Capital Group companies. We are committed to guaranteeing that there shall be no form of discrimination whatsoever in the workplace based on gender, age, ethnic/racial origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ability and neurodiversity, nationality, cultural origin, religion, family status, or socioeconomic situation. Our management is responsible for leading by example and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the organisation. They are expected to empower diversity, create equity across systems and processes, foster an inclusive environment, address any unlawful discriminatory behaviour, and ensure that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are integrated into all aspects of our business. This Policy draws inspiration from key human rights standards and guidelines, including the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and the decent work standards outlined in the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions. **We commit to recognizing the value of every individual and cultivating a workplace that prioritizes respect, collaboration, and inclusivity.** ## 2. Scope This Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Policy encompasses all FamiCord AG Capital Group’s employees and delineates the principles and obligations through which the Group will advance DEI across the organization. ## 3. Definitions **Diversity** – refers to the different traits and characteristics that make each individual unique. These include gender, age, ethnic/racial origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ability and neurodiversity, nationality, cultural origin, religion, family status or socio-economic situation; **Equity** – it’s about being fair and impartial, adapting and changing processes, systems and environments according to each individual unique needs, removing barriers and making it possible for everyone to achieve their personal goals and reach their full potential; **Inclusion** – involves cultivating a work environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, supported, and valued for their unique attributes and diverse talents. It emphasizes developing collaborative working methods and consistently practicing inclusive behaviours that encourage individuals to bring their authentic selves to work; **FamiCord AG Capital Group** – (in this document also the “Capital Group” or the “Group”) means the parent company FamiCord AG and the group of legal entities under the same common direct or indirect control of FamiCord AG; **Employee** – means any individual engaged by the Group for work, irrespective of their contractual relationship or form of engagement. This includes individuals employed directly or through an agent on a permanent, temporary, full-time, or part-time basis, as well as directors, contractors, trainees, apprentices, interns, self-employed individuals, consultants, and members of the Board of Directors; **Workplace** – means any physical, remote, or virtual environment where Employees perform their duties, interact, or participate in activities related to their job within the Group. This includes, but is not limited to, offices, branches, plants, and other job-related locations. It also encompasses business trips, meetings, training sessions, and events associated with the Group’s operations, irrespective of geographic location or legal jurisdiction; **Third Party** – means any individual or entity not employed by the Group, including, but not limited to, suppliers, clients, consultants, partners, shareholders, and other external stakeholders, who interacts with the Group’s Employees in the Workplace; **Discrimination** – means treating an individual or group differently or less favourably based on characteristics unrelated to merit or the inherent requirements of the job or failing to address systemic barriers that prevent equitable access to opportunities. Such characteristics are commonly defined in national and international laws and include, but are not limited to, gender, age, ethnic or racial origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ability, neurodiversity, nationality, cultural background, religion, family status, pregnancy and maternity, and socio-economic status. Examples of work-related activities where discrimination can occur include, but are not limited to, recruitment, remuneration, promotion, performance evaluations, access to training and development, occupational safety and health, and other employment-related decisions; **Harassment** – is defined as any unwanted verbal, physical, or non-verbal conduct of a moral, sexual, or other nature that either intends to, or has the effect of, violating a person’s dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment for that person. Examples of harassment include derogatory impersonations of a person, sexual advances or inappropriate comments, mocking the effects of a disability, disrespectful or degrading remarks, racist, offensive, or degrading gestures or images, the use of homophobic, transphobic, or biphobic language, ridiculing someone’s religion or beliefs, and sharing or displaying offensive materials in physical or digital spaces; **Bullying** – means any unwanted, behaviour from an individual or group that is offensive, intimidating, malicious, or insulting. It also includes the abuse or misuse of power that undermines, humiliates, or causes physical or emotional harm to another person. Examples of bullying in the Workplace include, but are not limited to, constant groundless criticism of someone’s work, spreading malicious rumours, repeatedly belittling someone during meetings, deliberately assigning an unreasonably heavy workload, or posting humiliating, offensive, or threatening comments or photos on social media or other digital platforms. ## 4. Fundamental Principles This Policy is based on the following fundamental principles, which shall apply to all processes and procedures within the Group. These principles are particularly relevant to HR processes, including but not limited to recruitment, development, performance assessment and advancement, promotion prospects, succession planning, remuneration, parental protection, training opportunities, occupational safety and health, working hours, and rest periods. **Respect Diversity** The Group commits to zero tolerance towards any form of Discrimination. The Group is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and fair treatment for all individuals while adhering to applicable national and international laws, including any lawful exceptions as permitted by those regulations. **Zero-tolerance towards any form of Harassment, Bullying, persecution, offence, and inappropriate behaviour** The Group is committed to a zero-tolerance approach towards all forms of harassment, bullying, violence, threats, discrimination, abuse of authority, and the exploitation of crisis situations. This includes bullying, malicious conduct, and other behaviours that undermine dignity or create a hostile or offensive environment. The Group is dedicated to preventing such behaviours through education, awareness, and reporting mechanisms, ensuring that any incidents are addressed promptly, fairly, and with full respect for confidentiality. **Value Differences** Recognise and embrace the value of Diversity by fostering an environment where everyone feels safe, included, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and ideas. The Group constantly strives to build a culture of collaboration, respect, and openness, encouraging the free expression of ideas, particularly those that are unconventional, creative, or innovative. We acknowledge that not every idea or perspective will always be valid, but open dialogue and questioning different views are essential for growth and innovation. **Ensure and promote fair treatment and equal opportunities** The Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all employment-related decisions – including recruitment, development, promotion, and compensation – are made fairly and without discrimination or bias. All Employees, regardless of personal traits and characteristics, must be treated fairly and be given equal opportunities. Success is a collective effort – everyone should contribute to the best of their ability and take responsibility for achieving shared goals for the benefit of the entire Group. **Promote awareness of unconscious bias** Promote paths to identify and minimise unconscious bias towards one or more groups of people or individuals in the Workplace. **We recognize and embrace the value of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and constantly strive to create a safe, fair, and inclusive culture.** ## 5. Policy Guidelines ### DE&I Strategy Our global approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)is shaped by both internal and external perspectives, informed by global benchmarks, and enriched by ongoing feedback from our Employees. The strategy is built on three interconnected pillars that function in unison to create meaningful impact. **At FamiCord AG Capital Group we:** - Cultivate an inclusive environment that empowers Employees to express their authentic selves and enables teams to achieve their full creative potential; 2. Build a workplace culture where Diversity is seamlessly integrated into daily practices and decision-making; 3. Continuously explore innovative approaches to engaging with and positively impacting the broader community. Our goal is to embrace Diversity and foster an Inclusive culture by implementing an adaptable inclusion framework that acknowledges and respects local specificities and national priorities. **The Group Inclusion Model** comprises five essential components that together form a comprehensive framework for fostering inclusion and supporting the employee journey: - **Organizational Culture** – Shaping an environment where inclusivity and diversity are integral to everyday values and actions; 2.** Individual DE&I Awareness and Skills** – Empowering Employees with the knowledge and competencies needed to embrace diversity and foster inclusion; 3. **Emotional Intelligence** – Cultivating empathy and self-awareness to build stronger, more inclusive relationships; 4. **Inclusive Leadership** – Equipping leaders to champion inclusion and model behaviours that inspire diverse teams; 5. **Supportive Systems** – Implementing policies, processes, and tools that ensure equal opportunities and enable inclusion at every level. We recognize that discrimination can manifest across various aspects of the Workplace. Through our DEI Strategy and, more specifically, our Inclusion Model, we are committed to proactively addressing this risk. Our goal is to ensure that Diversity and Inclusion are firmly embedded in our business operations and integrated into every stage of an Employee’s professional journey at the Group: from recruitment and remuneration to working hours, leave policies, maternity, job security, assignments, training, performance evaluations, career progression, salary reviews, and even termination of employment. ### DE&I Vision At the Group, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to contribute. We value the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our people, ensuring that every fair voice is heard, every reasonable insight shared, and every individual takes ownership of our collective growth. We firmly believe that collaboration among individuals with diverse experiences and viewpoints drives innovation and delivers outstanding results. Together, we are stronger. A workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion benefits not only our people but also our business. It strengthens our position as a purpose-driven, trusted organization and employer of choice, where everyone can make a meaningful impact and thrive. **Your Uniqueness, our Strength** ### Employee Responsibilities Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a collective responsibility shared by everyone in the organization. All Employees are expected to uphold the principles of dignity and respect in all interactions, whether at work, during work-related events (on-site or off-site), or at all Group companies-sponsored activities. Every Employee is specifically responsible for: - Respecting the dignity and valuing the diversity of all individuals; 2. Contributing to an inclusive environment free from Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying; 3. Actively increasing their awareness of unconscious bias and taking steps to minimize its impact in the Workplace. Employees who engage in inappropriate conduct or behaviour may face disciplinary actions, as outlined in point 8, “Consequences.” If an Employee feels they have been subjected to any form of discrimination, they are encouraged to seek support, as described in point, “Reporting Inappropriate Conduct.” ### Leader responsibilities All leaders are responsible for identifying and minimising barriers to equity. Their responsibilities include but are not limited to: Creating an Inclusive and safe work environment that supports DEI and that is free from Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying; - Role modelling Inclusive and respectful behaviours, valuing all perspectives and listening to diverse points of view; 3. Cultivating a culture that inspires respect for all Employees and any other stakeholders in the work environment; 4. Ensuring all Employees collaborate, speak up, respect each other and actively listen to diverse opinions; 5. Appropriately addressing any other behaviour not consistent with this or other Group Policies/Procedures, or with applicable laws relating to equal opportunities, diversity, or inclusion. 6. Taking proactive steps to ensure that systems and processes are equitable, addressing individual needs and eliminating barriers to success ## 6. Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying The FamiCord AG Capital Group is committed to fair treatment and equal opportunities in employment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We strictly prohibit discrimination against any Employee or job applicant on the basis of non-work-related personal characteristics, including but not limited to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political beliefs, or religious affiliation. We expect all Employees to conduct themselves in a professional and inclusive manner at all times. Our zero-tolerance policy applies to any form of Discrimination, Harassment, or Bullying in the Workplace. This Policy also extends to interactions with Third Parties engaging with Groups ’s Employees or conducting work on behalf of the one of the Capital Group companies. **We adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of Discrimination, Harassment or Bullying in the Workplace.** ## 7. Reporting inappropriate Conduct Group promotes an open-door policy strongly encouraging internal communication. Therefore, whenever an Employee believes that there has been any breach of this Policy, they may report such events in complete transparency to their direct supervisor or, alternatively, to assigned individual who is a member of the FamiCord AG Capital Group International Compliance Team in the given country or the local Human Resources Department. However, the FamiCord AG Group recognizes that addressing certain issues may be challenging. To facilitate transparent reporting, the Group provides multiple channels of communication, accessible to both Employees and external stakeholders (e.g., clients, collaborators, agents, commercial partners, suppliers, shareholders, etc.). In certain subsidiaries of the Group, where required by law, whistleblowers are allowed to choose whether to disclose their identity or remain anonymous. Reports made in good faith, even if subsequently found to be unsubstantiated, will not be subject to disciplinary action. Likewise, any intentionally false report or information will be deemed to constitute a violation of the present Policy and disciplinary sanctions will be applied, as appropriate. ### How to make a report – Channels of communication: - The online Whistleblowing portal, accessible in some Group companies, the address can be reached through the company’s Intranet page; - Emails to the following address: compliance@pbkm.pl - Regular mails to the following address: Polski Bank Komórek Macierzystych sp. zo.o. Dobrosława Waleczek-Gaudnik- Leader Compliance Expertise Centre Al. Jana Pawła II 29 00-867 Warsaw Poland ### Prohibition of retaliation The FamiCord AG Group strictly prohibits threats or any form of retaliation of any kind against any individuals because they report conduct reasonably believed to violate this Policy, or in good faith provide information in connection with a report or investigation of any such conduct. Any individual who retaliates or attempts to retaliate against anyone involved in an investigation related to breach of this Policy, including by pressuring, or threatening the complainant, will be subjected to disciplinary action, as described in point 8 “Consequences”. ## 8. Consequences Any Employee who violates this Policy by engaging in Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, or any other prohibited behaviour will face appropriate disciplinary measures, up to and including termination of employment, in accordance with the local laws applicable to the respective Group entity, as well as any relevant international regulations where applicable. In addition, violations of provisions related to Discrimination, Harassment, violence, threats, abuse of authority, or any similar misconduct by a Third Party, may constitute a significant breach of contractual obligations. Such violations could result in the termination of the contractual relationship and, where permissible by law, a claim for damages by the Group. --- --- title: "Anti-Corruption Code" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/anti-corruption-code" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2025-11-26T14:35:47+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/anti-corruption-code" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/anti-corruption-code" --- # Anti-Corruption Code # Anti-Corruption Code Anti-Corruption Code of Vita 34 AG Capital Group, in force as of 18 November 2024 ## Introduction In its operations, Vita 34 AG Capital Group complies with the highest legal and ethical standards. The Group strives to ensure that all its activities are not only legal, but also in accordance with best practices and standards. The purpose of this Anti-Corruption Code is to specify the basic rules of conduct applicable in the Group, which are to prevent any corrupt behaviors, build an organizational culture that rejects corruption and promotes ethical attitudes among all employees. The Capital Group companies, as part of strengthening efficient and effective organization, undertake to: - comply with anti-corruption laws; - follow anti-corruption standards and good practices; - meet and promote the highest standards of ethics and transparency in the conduct of business activity; and - continuously improve anti-corruption activities. This Anti-Corruption Code applies to all processes carried out in the Capital Group. Each Entity covered by the Anti-Corruption Code is obliged to: - be familiar with the Anti-Corruption Code and comply with the anti-corruption rules set out therein; - undergo periodic training on the Anti-Corruption Code and the Internal Regulations related to it. The management of each company in the Capital Group undertakes to: - implement anti-corruption policies; - supervise the implementation of this Anti-Corruption Code and related documents; - play a key role in building, promoting and communicating an organizational culture consistent with anti-corruption principles. The Anti-Corruption Code constitutes a clarification of the provisions of the Capital Group Code of Ethics, in particular the principle “We do not tolerate corruption or dishonest behavior” and should be interpreted in accordance with the Group Code of Ethics and the anti-corruption regulations of commonly applicable legal provisions in individual countries. **Entities covered by the Anti-Corruption Code** – all natural persons providing work or services and performing functions in or for the Company, including: employee, temporary employee (including replacement), person providing work on a basis other than an employment relationship, including on the basis of a civil law contract, proxy, member of the Company’s body, intern, volunteer, apprentice as well as contractors, suppliers and business partners and other persons and entities related to the Company. ## 1. Definitions - **Group or Capital Group** – Vita 34 AG Capital Group; - **Company** – each of the companies in the Capital Group; - **Public Official** – a person employed at an organizational unit disbursing public funds, as well as other persons authorized or required to conduct a specific public activity based on applicable laws and regulations; - **Anti-Corruption Code** – this document, applicable in Vita 34 AG Capital Group; - **Code of Ethics** – the Code of Ethics of the Capital Group implemented in the companies of the Capital Group from 1 January 2024; - **Internal Regulations** – all procedures, instructions, resolutions, ordinances and other similar internal regulations of the Company or the Capital Group, setting forth the standards regulating the conduct applicable in the Company, imposing obligations or granting rights to the persons engaged by the Company; - **Conflict of Interest** – a situation where the personal or financial interest of the –directly or indirectly threatens or may threaten their impartiality or independence in performing their job duties, making decisions or performing other tasks entrusted by the Company; - **Corruption** – granting, accepting, promising or demanding by any person undue financial or non-financial benefit for themselves or other third party in exchange for abusing power, failure to perform a duty or any other use of function performed or position held that is illegal or violates the principles of community life, constituting a socially detrimental reciprocity. ## 2. How to identify corruption risks? The definition of Corruption set out in this Anti-Corruption Code applies to all the Capital Group companies in accordance with applicable local laws and international anti-corruption regulations, including the UN Convention against Corruption of 31 October 2003 and the OECD Guidelines. Corruption may be any action consisting in **unauthorized offering, promising, giving, accepting** or **seeking undue financial** or **non-financial benefits**. By corruption, we mean in particular: the abuse of entrusted power for private gain, which can be instigated by individuals or organisations. It includes practices such as facilitation payments, fraud, extortion, collusion, and money laundering. It also includes an offer or receipt of any gift, loan, fee, reward, or other advantage to or from any person as an inducement to do something that is dishonest, illegal, or a breach of trust in the conduct of the undertaking’s business. This can include cash or in-kind benefits, such as free goods, gifts, and holidays, or special personal services provided for the purpose of an improper advantage, or that can result in moral pressure to receive such an advantage. The value of the benefits is not important in the case of Corruption – financial benefits may also include the **smallest amounts of money**, as well as non-financial benefits – even **small favors**. In the case of Corruption, also the manner of obtaining the benefit does not matter – whether an undue benefit is obtained directly (e.g. cash received personally or some help with a promotion) or **indirectly** (e.g. by accepting or giving gifts). The definition of Corruption is universal in its nature – any action meeting the above prerequisites shall be considered Corruption under the Anti-Corruption Code adopted by the Group, **regardless** of the place where the action took place. Remember that sometimes even legitimate actions may ultimately result in Corruption. **Corruption example:** **Situation: Giving a donation to an official in exchange for a decision favorable to the Company.** ### 2.1 What are the types of benefits? A benefit can be both financial and non-financial. **Financial Benefit** – refers to any form of remuneration having a monetary value, including, but not limited to cash transfer or bank transfer. A Financial Benefit may also be the transfer of funds in another form, such as prepaid payment cards, vouchers, tangible gifts or other assets that, under the circumstances, lead to the enrichment of a natural or legal person. **Non-Financial Benefit** – refers to any form of benefit that has no direct monetary value or is incalculable for money. These may be activities or privileges that indirectly improve a person’s professional, personal, or social situation. Examples of such benefits include, but are not limited to: obtaining a promotion, promising employment, making valuable contacts or providing confidential information. In addition to the examples listed, a Financial or Non-Financial Benefit may be any other form of remuneration or privilege that, in the circumstances, may be considered inconsistent with applicable ethical or legal principles. ### 2.2 What are the mechanisms behind Corruption? **REMEMBER !** **Corruption does not only concern public officials or public persons. It happens in the private sector as well.** - **Private sector** In the private sector, Corruption may include, but not be limited to transferring Financial or Non-Financial Benefits to counterparties, business partners or even associates. In the private sector, the goal of Corruption is usually to influence the selection of a particular offer. Corruption may be committed not only by an employee of one of the Capital Group companies, but also by any natural person providing work or services and a legal person providing services, including intermediaries, contractors, suppliers, business partners, as well as other persons and entities related to the Company, whose activities may affect the situation of the Company. - **Public sector** Public sector Corruption is most often related with spending public money. In principle, this is the case when the person involved is a **Public Official** according to the legal definition in force in a given country. ## 3. What to do when witnessing corruption? Even the most reliable anti-corruption management system cannot always prevent all irregularities. Therefore, it is crucial to **respond appropriately** to any conduct that may bear the hallmarks of Corruption. The management of each of the companies of the Capital Group is responsible for the conducting anti-corruption activities to prevent Corruption in all Companies. ### 3.1 How to react? If you notice that the actions of your colleague, contractor or subcontractor may be considered as fulfilling the characteristics of Corruption and therefore raise your doubts, **do not hesitate to speak up or report your doubts to the immediate supervisor, a member of the International Compliance Team or through the system of reporting irregularities, if one exists in your organization.** If, while working for the Company, you are offered a financial or non-financial benefit or someone requests such a benefit in exchange for you taking some action, **strongly refuse and report the situation to your supervisor (also in the event of suspected provocation by competitors, mass media or authorities).** ### 3.2 Conflict of Interest As part of the Capital Group, we strive to maintain the highest ethical standards. Be aware that Conflict of Interest encourage corrupt behavior. Therefore make sure you avoid situations where your financial, economic or other interest directly or indirectly threatens or may threaten your impartiality or independence in performing your job duties, making decisions or performing other tasks entrusted to you by the Company. In order to prevent the occurrence of a Conflict of Interest, follow the principles below in the performance of your duties: - Selflessness principle – when making decisions, do not be guided by private interest and do not expect benefits for yourself or your close ones (family, friends); - Impartiality principle – act transparently and honestly in business matters, not being guided by personal preferences, always respecting the principles of fair competition. **The private interest is understood in the following dimensions:** - Personal – matters related to one’s own property or professional career; - Family – benefits for the family that may violate your professional duties, the interest of your family at the expense of performing official duties; - Group – favoring the interest of the group to which you belong, at the expense of impartial decisions. **If you suspect that a Conflict of Interest may arise, you should immediately exclude yourself from the matter and inform your supervisor.** ### 3.3 System of reporting irregularities in the Company You should report any suspicious activity through the **system of reporting irregularities in the Company, if such a system is in place**. The rules for using this system are set out in the relevant Procedure for Reporting of Irregularities and Whistleblower Protection. All reports made through it are carefully analyzed and considered in accordance with the rules set out in the Procedure in force in a given company of the Capital Group. In each country where Capital Group companies have implemented **system of reporting irregularities** in accordance with local regulations, an external electronic reporting system is utilized, allowing **the safe and confidential** submission of concerns regarding irregularities. This online reporting platform is operated by an independent third-party provider, however the compliance functions are conducted internally, either by the Compliance Officer or by individuals appointed for this purpose by the management board in each Company. In each country, where the system of reporting irregularities in the Company, is in place it is accessible in the local language and is available not only to employees but also to suppliers and customers. In Companies that do not have a formal system of reporting irregularities in place, any conduct that raises your suspicions should be reported directly to your **supervisor or to member of the International Compliance Team working in the given Company**. If your supervisor is suspected, then the report should be directed to the Company’s senior management or the owner. Any individual who, in good faith, reports incidents of Corruption or bribery shall be protected from any form of retaliation, discrimination, or adverse action as a result of their reporting in all Capital Group companies. The individuals conducting investigations in each Capital Group companies operate independently from the management or executives involved directly in the matter under review. This approach is essential to prevent conflicts of interest, ensuring both objectivity and fairness throughout the investigation process. Each company within the Capital Group will ensure that any findings from reports are appropriately examined and communicated to relevant management and supervisory bodies as necessary. This will be done in alignment with local regulations and principles, ensuring that all findings are shared appropriately and responsibly within the structure of each respective country. If the Company identifies a corruption-related or Code of Conduct related violation (reported through the system of reporting irregularities in the Company reported directly or to your **supervisor or to member of the International Compliance Team working in the given Company**), the violation will be also reported to the local Risk Management Officer and/or the Group Risk Management Officer who will assess its impact on the Company’s operations, reputation, and finances together with the responsible risk owner. This violation will then be included in the Company’s risk inventory either as an ad hoc reporting or as part of the regular reporting, allowing appropriate corrective actions to be taken. Please note that the Capital Group companies do not accept reports made in bad faith. Reports that are malicious, false, unauthorized and aimed, for example, at defaming other people, will be treated as abuse and may lead to appropriate consequences. **The system of reporting irregularities** is implemented in order to protect both individual companies in the Capital Group and personnel of these Companies. The reports referred to above play a key role in ensuring the safety of the entire Capital Group. With these reports, companies in the Group can identify areas of activity at increased risk, which allows for more effective prevention of problems in the future and minimization of the risk of Corruption. Detailed information on possible ways to make reports is available on the websites of the Companies that have implemented the system of reporting irregularities. ### 3.4 Whom to contact when in doubt regarding Corruption? The person to whom you can report any doubts is **your immediate supervisor**, as well as an assigned **individual who is a member of the Group International Compliance Team**. You may ask them any questions regarding the Anti-Corruption Code, as well as the principles of ethical conduct and other Internal Regulations applicable at the Capital Group or the Company. ## 4. Anti-Corruption Rules All personnel and people acting for and on behalf of the companies belonging to the Capital Group are obliged to comply with the following rules: - Zero tolerance for any form of Corruption. - It is forbidden to accept, offer, demand, directly or indirectly, material or personal benefits or their promise, in connection with the performance of professional duties, if such action meets the characteristics of Corruption. - It is forbidden to invoke influence in the Capital Group or other organizations or public institutions in order to obtain an undue financial advantage (influence peddling). - Conflict of Interest, understood among other as a factual or formal state, as a result of which the objectivity and impartiality in the performance of the assigned duties are disturbed, should be avoided. - Enhanced precautions should be taken in areas particularly exposed to the risk of Corruption. - The Capital Group undertakes due diligence to cooperate with business partners who conduct business activity in an honest, ethical manner and in accordance with the standards in force in a given country. - The Capital Group uses anti-corruption clauses in Companies with appropriate Internal Regulations, obliging business partners to comply with minimum ethical standards. - In business contacts with business partners of the Capital Group companies, care must be taken to ensure the honesty and transparency of these relations and to maintain their formal character. - **The following are not acceptable*: ***Small gifts, invitations are acceptable as long as their value is in accordance with the laws and procedures in force in a given country and they do not affect the business decisions made. accepting gifts where this could affect a business decision; - transferring or accepting cash or cash equivalents as well as invitations of a luxury nature; - giving gifts to persons performing public functions, public officials, in situations that may create the impression of the transfer of corrupt assets. - It is forbidden to sponsor political organizations in a direct or indirect manner. - Recruitment and promotion in the Group’s companies are based on clearly defined, objective criteria, in accordance with the Internal Regulations in this scope, excluding nepotism, cronyism and influence peddling. ## 5. What are the consequences of violation the anti-corruption code? Violation of the principles indicated in this Anti-Corruption Code, depending on the circumstances, may result in the imposition of disciplinary or legal sanctions.   ### 5.1 Disciplinary actions A personnel of one of the Capital Group companies who has violated the Anti-Corruption Code or other Internal Regulations in force in companies belonging to the Capital Group may be subject to disciplinary penalties provided for in the laws in force in a given country, in particular in the Labor Code or Work Regulations of a given entity.   ### 5.1 Legal actions In the event that the violation of the Anti-Corruption Code or other Internal Regulations in force in the Capital Group companies is, in accordance with the law, a criminal offense, criminal proceedings may be initiated against the perpetrator. Such action, depending on the nature of the act, may be taken at the request of a company in the Capital Group or ex officio. The basis for legal liability may also be a breach of the Anti-Corruption Code or other Internal Regulations in force in the Capital Group or in one of its companies, which results in damage to the Company or third parties. In this case, the breach may lead to civil proceedings to obtain compensation for the damage suffered. ## 6. Training All Capital Group employees will undergo trainings on the Anti-Corruption Code to ensure a thorough understanding of the standards and practices necessary to prevent bribery and Corruption. This training will cover in each Capital Group entities identifying, avoiding, and reporting corrupt practices, emphasizing the importance of compliance with both internal policies/codes and applicable laws. By providing continuous education and resources, we aim to equip all employees with the knowledge and skills needed to uphold the integrity of the Capital Group and prevent any involvement in corruption.   _This Anti-Corruption Code applies to Vita 34 AG Capital Group, and in the event of a name change, any references to Vita 34 AG Capital Group shall automatically refer to the new Capital Group name from the date it is officially introduced, without the need to amend this Anti-Corruption Code._ _Anti-Corruption Code of Vita 34 AG Capital Group_ _Approved by the Management Board of Vita 34 AG on 5 November 2024_   --- --- title: "Welcome to FamiCord Suisse" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/lp/standard-flyer-landing-page" lang: "de" type: "page" description: "Glad you are here…. Did you know that collecting umbilical cord blood is a once in a lifetime opportunity to protect the health of your child and your family? If you would like to learn more about the possibilities of" last_modified: "2024-09-19T08:51:56+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/lp/standard-flyer-landing-page" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/lp/standard-flyer-landing-page" --- # Welcome to FamiCord Suisse # Welcome to FamiCord Suisse ## Congratulations for your pregnancy Glad you are here…. Did you know that collecting umbilical cord blood is a once in a lifetime opportunity to protect the health of your child and your family? If you would like to learn more about the possibilities of stem cell storage then please click [here](https://www.famicord.ch/en) **If you would like to receive more information or if you already decided to store your baby’s stem cells please select one of the following options:** I would like to be contacted by FamiCord SuisseI would like to receive an information dossierI would like to sign a contract I agree that my data be handled by FamiCord Suisse S.A. and receive communication related with offer dynamics, campaigns and institutional initiatives. See the [privacy policy](https://famicord.ch/en/privacy-policy). Send --- --- title: "Win a pregnancy calendar – a little surprise every week" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/lp/win-calendar" lang: "de" type: "page" description: "24 little surprises for the mum-to-be or baby – making the anticipation even more fun! Simply fill out the form below and you will automatically be entered into our prize draws, which take place every two weeks, until your expected" last_modified: "2025-12-01T07:25:29+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/lp/win-calendar" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/lp/win-calendar" --- # Win a pregnancy calendar – a little surprise every week # Win a pregnancy calendar – a little surprise every week ## How our prize draw works 24 little surprises for the mum-to-be or baby – making the anticipation even more fun! Simply fill out the form below and you will automatically be entered into our prize draws, which take place every two weeks, until your expected due date. The winners will be notified personally – we’ll keep our fingers crossed and wish you the best of luck! ## Participation form CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanThe BahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaColombiaComorosCongo, Democratic Republic of theCongo, Republic of theCosta RicaCôte d’IvoireCroatiaCubaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast Timor (Timor-Leste)EcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiFinlandFranceGabonThe GambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGrenadaGuatemalaGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHondurasHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea, NorthKorea, SouthKosovoKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritaniaMauritiusMexicoMicronesia, Federated States ofMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmar (Burma)NamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNorth MacedoniaNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalQatarRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSpainSri LankaSudanSudan, SouthSurinameSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTogoTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVatican CityVenezuelaVietnamYemenZambiaZimbabwe I have read the privacy policy of FamiCord Suisse S.A. and hereby consent to the processing of my personal data. See [Privacy policy](/en/privacy-policy). In order to participate in the competition, I agree to my data being processed. Furthermore, I agree to receive communication from FamiCord Suisse S.A. in connection with offers, campaigns and institutional initiatives for marketing purposes. I also agree to the forwarding of my data for the purpose of telephone notifications. Send ### STEM CELLS – A TREASURE FOR LIFE - The collection of umbilical cord blood is not dangerous for mother and child. - Umbilical cord blood can only be collected when the child is born. - Stem cells from umbilical cord blood are already used in the treatment of more than 80 diseases. - Stem cells can help the child itself or a family member. - Stem cells have been used in medicine for over 30 years. - Cells from the umbilical cord blood have ten times the regenerative capacity of bone marrow. Take care of your baby’s safety – [Learn more](https://famicord.ch/en/stem-cells/stem-cells-types) --- --- title: "Are you expecting a baby?" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/lp/win-storage" lang: "de" type: "page" description: "Simply fill out the form below and you will automatically be entered into our next two prize draws. We will notify the winners personally. Good luck and we look forward to your participation! Here you can find the complete conditions" last_modified: "2025-11-27T12:05:41+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/lp/win-storage" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/lp/win-storage" --- # Are you expecting a baby? # Are you expecting a baby? Win free umbilical cord blood storage! ## Take part now and with a bit of luck win a free cord blood storage for 25 years, Good luck! Simply fill out the form below and you will automatically be entered into our next two prize draws. We will notify the winners personally. **Good luck and we look forward to your participation!** [Here you can find the complete conditions of participation](https://famicord.ch/en/conditions-for-participation-free-stem-cell-storage)[.](https://famicord.ch/en/conditions-for-participation-free-stem-cell-storage) ### Participation form CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanThe BahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaColombiaComorosCongo, Democratic Republic of theCongo, Republic of theCosta RicaCôte d’IvoireCroatiaCubaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast Timor (Timor-Leste)EcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiFinlandFranceGabonThe GambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGrenadaGuatemalaGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHondurasHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea, NorthKorea, SouthKosovoKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritaniaMauritiusMexicoMicronesia, Federated States ofMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmar (Burma)NamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNorth MacedoniaNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalQatarRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSpainSri LankaSudanSudan, SouthSurinameSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTogoTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVatican CityVenezuelaVietnamYemenZambiaZimbabwe I have read the privacy policy of FamiCord Suisse S.A. and hereby consent to the processing of my personal data. See [Privacy policy](/en/privacy-policy). In order to participate in the competition, I agree to my data being processed. Furthermore, I agree to receive communication from FamiCord Suisse S.A. in connection with offers, campaigns and institutional initiatives for marketing purposes. I also agree to the forwarding of my data for the purpose of telephone notifications. Send ## STEM CELLS – A TREASURE FOR LIFE - The collection of umbilical cord blood is not dangerous for mother and child. - Umbilical cord blood can only be collected when the child is born. - Stem cells from umbilical cord blood are already used in the treatment of more than 80 diseases. - Stem cells can help the child itself or a family member. - Stem cells have been used in medicine for over 30 years. - Cells from the umbilical cord blood have ten times the regenerative capacity of bone marrow. Take care of your baby’s safety – [Learn more](https://famicord.ch/en/stem-cells/stem-cells-types) --- --- title: "FamiBlog" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2025-11-26T13:34:58+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2" --- # FamiBlog # FamiBlog Dear parents-to-be Welcome to our blog, where we will take you on an informative journey through the world of pregnancy, stem cell storage and beyond. Discover exciting articles, practical tips and inspiring stories that will support you during this special phase of your life. Search: Go to: [Everything](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2) [Pregnancy calendar](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-calendar) [Illnesses during pregnancy](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy) [Pregnancy information](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information) [News](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/news-en) ## Pregnancy calendar We understand that pregnancy can be a time full of joy, but also challenges. Find out more about how you can best support yourself and your baby during this special journey and get valuable tips on how to cope with common discomforts. [ See all articles ](/pregnancy-zone-2/schwangerschaftskalender) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/36_Arbuz.webp) 40th week of pregnancy – what changes take place in the pregnant woman’s abdomen? The 40th week of pregnancy is the home stretch in a woman’s long, 9-month journey of expecting a baby. In the last weeks of pregnancy, the woman’s belly becomes firm until the first preterm contractions occur. Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-calendar/40-schwangerschaftswoche-welche-veraenderungen-finden-im-unterleib-der-schwangeren-statt) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/36_Arbuz.webp) Week 39 of pregnancy – when labour is approaching…. How to recognise the signs of labour The 39th week of pregnancy is the last moment that separates expectant mothers from welcoming their eagerly awaited baby into the world. It is also the last time to complete all preparations for the birth.  In addition, the expectant mother begins to experience unusual symptoms. Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-calendar/39-schwangerschaftswoche-wenn-die-wehen-nahen-wie-sie-die-anzeichen-der-wehen-erkennen) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/36_Arbuz.webp) The 38th week of pregnancy and the signs of birth. How much does the baby weigh and what does it look like? After 38 weeks, the pregnancy is considered full term. The amount of water in the foetus decreases and the abdomen stops growing. The baby has less and less space, so mothers may complain of discomfort due to pressure on the bladder. Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-calendar/die-38-schwangerschaftswoche-und-die-anzeichen-der-geburt-wie-viel-wiegt-das-baby-und-wie-sieht-es-aus) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/36_Arbuz.webp) The 37th week of pregnancy – preparations for delivery. What is characteristic for the baby during this time? The 37th week of pregnancy is a time of preparation for the upcoming birth. The expectant mother has to decide on the entire course of the birth. The birth can take place at any time, so it is a very busy time for pregnant women. Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-calendar/die-37-schwangerschaftswoche-vorbereitungen-fuer-die-entbindung-was-ist-charakteristisch-fuer-das-baby-in-dieser-zeit) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/36_Arbuz.webp) The 36th week of pregnancy – the development of the baby in the third trimester. What complaints do expectant mothers experience? The 36th week of pregnancy is one of the most difficult in the entire pregnancy period. The discomfort that plagues a woman is so troublesome that she cannot wait to give birth. Although it is not much longer, the time drags on mercilessly. It is worth knowing how to deal with this. Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-calendar/die-36-schwangerschaftswoche-die-entwicklung-des-babys-im-dritten-trimester-welche-beschwerden-treten-bei-werdenden-muettern-auf) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/35_Dynia.webp) The 35th week of pregnancy – complaints of the expectant mother. Estimation of the risk of premature birth Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-calendar/die-35-schwangerschaftswoche-beschwerden-der-werdenden-mutter-abschaetzung-des-risikos-einer-fruehgeburt) ## Illnesses during pregnancy Pregnant? It’s always difficult, because you have to take care not only of yourself, but also of your baby. Find out what to look out for if you have certain discomforts. [ View all articles ](/pregnancy-zone-2/schwangerschaftsbeschwerden) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Herpes-768x512.webp) Herpes during pregnancy Lip herpes (Herpes labialis), often referred to as “cold sores”, is a common problem that affects many people. It is believed that more than 80% of the population are carriers of herpes. There are many preparations on the market that speed up the healing process. Check if medications with the active ingredient Acyclovir are safe for pregnant women. Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/herpes-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fotolia_82132782_M_Copy.webp) Ectopic pregnancy – symptoms and course of ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the embryo is unable to implant in the uterine cavity. It is usually located in the fallopian tubes. The cause of ectopic pregnancy is seen in the anatomical defects of the woman’s reproductive tract. Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/eileiterschwangerschaft-symptome-und-verlauf-einer-eileiterschwangerschaft) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Schmerzsalbe-768x512.webp) Pain ointment during pregnancy Pregnancy is a time when a woman is particularly susceptible to back pain related to the increasing size of her belly. Since the use of many painkillers is prohibited during these nine months, it is useful to know which preparations are safe. What pain ointment can be used during pregnancy? Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/schmerzsalbe-in-der-schwangerschaft) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nabelschmerzen.jpg) Umbilical pain during pregnancy Pain complaints, especially during pregnancy, are a cause for concern. Pain in the umbilical area during pregnancy can have a variety of causes, ranging from harmless to those that require medical intervention. Find out what causes umbilical pain during pregnancy and when you should go to the hospital immediately. Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/nabelschmerzen-in-der-schwangerschaft) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Glyzerin-Zaepfchen.jpg) Glycerin suppositories in pregnancy Constipation during pregnancy is a relatively common condition. There are many over-the-counter preparations on the market that offer temporary relief from this type of discomfort. These include glycerin suppositories. Can they be used safely during pregnancy? Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/glyzerin-zaepfchen-in-der-schwangerschaft) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Stimmunsschwankungen-768x571.webp) Mood swings during pregnancy – Emotions during pregnancy During pregnancy, many different changes take place in the mother-to-be’s body. These include mood swings and emotional outbursts that complicate the everyday life of the pregnant woman. Learn what the difference is between mood swings and depression during pregnancy and how to manage your feelings during pregnancy. Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/stimmungsschwankungen-in-der-schwangerschaft-emotionen-in-der-schwangerschaft) ## Pregnancy information We want to provide mums-to-be with a reliable source of information on all the important aspects of pregnancy. From nutrition and fitness to emotional health and self-care, you’ll find comprehensive advice and practical tips to make the most of your pregnancy. We’re here to help you be a happy, healthy and informed mum! [ See all articles ](/pregnancy-zone-2/schwangerschaftsinformationen) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fruehgeburt.jpg) Premature birth When the first trimester is over and the fear of miscarriage subsides, many expectant mothers fear premature birth. It is also feared by gynaecologists, as it is still a very present problem in modern obstetrics. Learn what the most common causes of premature birth are and how to prevent them. Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/fruehgeburt) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Dauer.jpg) Duration of pregnancy Nine months is an increasingly rarely used term for the duration of pregnancy. The indication of weeks is much more precise. However, not everyone is aware that a relatively small number of pregnancies end on the specified date. The most important thing is that the pregnancy is completed. Learn when it is called a full-term pregnancy and what premature birth means. Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/dauer-der-schwangerschaft) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Hyaluronsaeure.jpg) Hyaluronic acid during pregnancy The procedures of aesthetic medicine are becoming more and more popular. One of these procedures is injection with hyaluronic acid. But can this procedure be done safely during pregnancy? Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/hyaluronsaeure-in-der-schwangerschaft) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/30_Jahre.webp) Pregnancy after 30 Nowadays, many women have their child after the age of 30. However, the age at which a woman becomes a mother depends on a number of factors, such as her career plans, but also problems getting pregnant. Is pregnancy after 30 a high-risk pregnancy? Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/schwangerschaft-nach-30) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Uebungen-768x510.webp) Exercises during the postpartum period Physical activity is very important both during pregnancy and after birth. Experts point out that exercise in the postpartum period should only be done under the supervision of a physical therapist and that you should wait for your gynecologist’s approval to exercise completely freely. Find out what exercises are safe in the postpartum period. Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/uebungen-in-der-wochenbettphase) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tattoo-768x512.webp) Tattoo during pregnancy More and more people choose to permanently decorate their body, such as a tattoo. However, there are moments, such as pregnancy, when it is worth postponing the treatment. Is it safe to get a tattoo during pregnancy, and what are the potential risks? Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/tattoo-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft) ## News News from the field of stem cells from the umbilical cord [ View all articles ](/pregnancy-zone-2/news) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Lidki-768x432.webp) Lidia’s story – Stem cell therapy for cerebellar spinocerebellar ataxia Lidia was born prematurely at 29 weeks gestation. In her first year of life, the girl was diagnosed with spinal-cerebellar ataxia and Hirschsprung’s disease. Spinal-cerebellar ataxia is a rare neurological disorder characterised, among other things, by difficulties in motor coordination. Hirschsprung’s disease is a rare, congenital disorder of intestinal innervation that is genetically determined. Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/news-en/lidias-geschichte) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/stem_cell.webp) Propagation of umbilical cord blood stem cells offers new hope for cancer patients Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/news-en/vermehrung-von-nabelschnurblut-stammzellen-als-neue-hoffnung-fuer-krebspatienten) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Pulmonale_Hypertonie-768x513.webp) Umbilical cord blood saves girl with severe pulmonary hypertension Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/news-en/nabelschnurblut-rettet-maedchen-mit-schwerer-pulmonaler-hypertonie) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SZ_Unfruchtbarkeit-768x509.webp) Stem cell treatment for infertility Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/news-en/stem-cell-treatment-for-infertility) - [ ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/HIV.webp) Stem cells from umbilical cord blood cured HIV-infected patient Read more ](https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/news-en/stem-cells-from-umbilical-cord-blood-cured-hiv-infected-patient) --- --- title: "Options and prices" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/options" lang: "de" type: "page" description: "With our addons, you can adjust the service to your needs for an even greater sense of security." last_modified: "2026-02-03T09:30:06+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/options" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/options" --- # Options and prices # Options and prices ## Our options With FamiCord Suisse you can secure up to three types of biological material. Each of these increases the level of protection for your family. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cord-blood-icon.svg) ### Umbilical cord blood Hematopoietic stem cells from the umbilical cord blood: They are similar to stem cells from bonemarrow and produce all cells of the blood and immune system. Currently, more than 80 diseasesare treated with them. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/umbilical-cord-icon.svg) ### Umbilical cord tissue Mesenchymal stem cells from the umbilical cord tissue: These can differentiate into cartilage,bone, muscle and other tissues. Under specific circumstances, these cells can be used for a jointtransplantation with cells from the umbilical cord blood or bone marrow. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/umblical-cord.svg) ### Placenta tissue Mesenchymal stem cells from the placenta tissue: These can differentiate into cartilage,bone, muscle and other tissues. A larger amount of MSC can be stored from the placenta. ## Storing stem cells from EUR 90 per month! Please contact us for more information! [ Learn more ](https://order.famicord.lu/en/) ## Our packages The costs of EUR 250.00 for the collection set must be paid before birth, the remaining costs are only due after successful cryopreservation of the stem cells and are valid including storage for a total of 25 years. Discounts and coupon codes cannot be combined and do not apply to FamiFlex (annual payment). - Blood Standard Cord blood Cord tissue MSC expansion Placenta tissue Total price for 25 years EUR 2400 [ Calculate now! ](https://order.famicord.lu/en/) - Blood and Tissue Standard Cord blood Cord tissue MSC expansion Placenta tissue Total price for 25 years EUR 3390 [ Calculate now! ](https://order.famicord.lu/en/) - Blood and Tissue Premium Cord blood Cord tissue MSC expansion Placenta tissue Total price for 25 years EUR 4000 [ Calculate now! ](https://order.famicord.lu/en/) - Blood, Tissue and Placenta Platinum Cord blood Cord tissue MSC expansion Placenta tissue Total price for 25 years EUR 4900 [ Calculate now! ](https://order.famicord.lu/en/) ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/blue-pill-icon.png) ### Blood Standard 1 blood bag with stem cells from the umbilical cord blood is stored ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/navy-blue-pill-icon.png) ### Blood and Tissue Standard 1 blood bag with stem cells from the umbilical cord blood and 5 cryotubes mesenchymal stem cells from the umbilical cord tissue will be stored ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/dark-blue-pill-icon.png) ### Blood and Tissue Premium 1 blood bags with stem cells from the umbilical cord blood and 5 cryotubes *isolated mesenchymal stem cells from the umbilical cord tissue will be stored ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/orange-pill-icon.png) ### Blood, Tissue and Placenta Platinum 1 blood bags with stem cells from umbilical cord blood, 5 cryotubes isolated mesenchymal stem cells from the umbilical cord tissue and 5 cryotubes stem cells from placental tissue are stored. * The standard tissue requires further processing steps to release the tissue cells in a clinical application. In the case of the isolated stem cells, the stored sample needs fewer steps before it can be used, e.g. for a co-transplantation with hematopoietic stem cells to enhance the positive effect of these cells. In addition, the stem cells are simultaneously tested for their ability to multiply in this procedure and we can therefore confirm with certainty that these samples can be used in the future. ## Our addons With our addons, you can adjust the service to your needs for an even greater sense of security. - ### HLA Typing HLA typing (Human Leukocyte Antigen) is a genetic test used to match patients and donors for bone marrow, cord blood, cells or organ transplants. HLA are proteins, so-called markers, which the immune system uses to recognise which cells belong in your body and which do not.HLA typing, also known as HLA matching, can help determine if potential donors are a good match for recipients. This increases the likelihood of a successful transplant. This is an addon that tells the parents in advance, when the samples are frozen, what HLA typing the samples have. This gives them the opportunity to match the samples with other samples from siblings, for example, at an early stage. - ### Transplant Assistant The Transplant Assistant refers to haemopoietic stem cells derived from cord blood and used in the context of standard medical/therapeutic transplants, excluding administrations in the context of experimental medical treatments. As part of the Transplant Assistance Package, FCS provides: • Consultation with a haematologist or transplantologist • Transplant HLA test • Counting of CD 34+ cells and nucleated erythrocytes (from a thawed reference sample) • Cell viability test and WBC count (from a thawed reference sample) • Haemopoietic progenitor cell count (from a thawed reference sample) • Delivery of cells from the site of storage to any transplant centre in the world. - ### Transplant Assistant Plus Transplant Assistant Plus refers to haemopoietic stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood and used in the context of standard medical/therapeutic transplants or in the context of experimental medical treatments and to mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) derived from umbilical cord fragments used in the context of experimental medical treatments. As part of the Transplant Assistance Plus package, FCS ensures the following:   a) for standard transplantation of haematopoietic stem cells collected from umbilical cord blood and/or placental blood and for the use of stem cells from umbilical cord blood and/or placental blood in experimental medical treatments: • an online consultation with the haematologist or transplantologist based on the analysis of the medical records sent by the parents to FCS by e-mail • Transplant HLA test of the umbilical cord blood • CD 34+ cell and nucleated red cell count (from a thawed reference sample) • Cell viability test and leukocyte count (from a thawed reference sample) • Complete blood count (CBC) • Haematopoietic progenitor cell count (from a thawed reference sample) • Delivery of cells from the place of storage to any transplant centre in the world   b) In the event that the stored biological material needs to be used for experimental therapies, customers will receive additional benefits depending on whether the therapy involves the use of cells from umbilical cord blood or mesenchymal stem cells (MSC): • In the case of MSC cell administration, clients are enrolled in the programme to facilitate access to experimental therapies • In the case of cord blood stem cell administration, clients will have access to the FamiCord Group Expanded Access Protocol Cord Blood for Brain Development - ### Reimbursement guarantee If for any reason the collection or storage of the samples is not possible, you will be refunded the money already paid to FamiCord Suisse (basic and service fee). Shipping and guarantee fees are excluded. ## FamiFlex – Your stem cells, your choice. Storing stem cells fits every budget with our flexible payment model! [ Learn more now! ](https://famicord.lu/en/offer/famiflex) --- --- title: "Referral" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/referral" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2025-11-24T15:16:32+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/referral" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/referral" --- # Referral # Referral Our thank you ## How our referral system works As part of our referral programme, we not only reward new customers, but also the families who have recommended us. If you successfully recommend our company, the new customer will receive a discount of EUR 150. In addition, you will receive a EUR 100 shopping voucher as a thank you for your recommendation. This is our way of expressing our appreciation for your support and trust. *not cumulative with other promotions --- --- title: "Returning Customer" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/returning-customer" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2025-11-24T15:11:13+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/returning-customer" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/returning-customer" --- # Returning Customer # Customer loyalty Our thanks for your trust ## Discount for returning customers As a gesture of our appreciation for the loyalty of our returning customers, we would like to make you an offer: If you decide to use our services again, you will receive a loyalty discount of EUR 300. This discount is our way of saying thank you for your continued support and the trust you place in us. Note: Discounts cannot be accumulated. --- --- title: "Twins" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/twins" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2025-11-24T15:01:52+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/twins" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/twins" --- # Twins # Special offer for twins stem cell storage ## Our benefits for parents of twins and triplets We have a special offer for our customers who are expecting twins: If both samples are successfully stored, we offer a 50% discount on the cost of the second storage for all our services. We have an even more generous offer for triplets: If all three samples are successfully stored, you will receive a 100% discount on the cost of the third storage for all of our services. This special discount recognises the unique situation of parents of twins or triplets and is designed to help make the benefits of stem cell storage more accessible to all children. * Note: Discounts cannot be accumulated. --- --- title: "LP" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/lp" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2024-07-17T09:28:25+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/lp" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/lp" --- # LP --- --- title: "FamiNews" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/news" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2025-11-25T15:19:16+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/news" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/news" custom_fields: hero.hero_bold_heading: "FamiNews" hero.hero_normal_heading: "Aktuelles von FamiCord Suisse" embedded_search_form.esf_heading.heading_text: "News" embedded_search_form.esf_heading.heading_level: "h2" embedded_search_form.esf_heading.heading_variant: "h3" --- # FamiNews --- --- title: "Company details" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/contact/firmendetails" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2026-01-07T10:16:47+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/contact/firmendetails" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/contact/firmendetails" --- # Company details # Company details ## Our location ### FamiCord Suisse S.A. ![MapPin-blue](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MapPin-blue.svg) Sumpfstrasse 26 6302 Zug ![PhoneCall-blue](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PhoneCall-blue.svg) 041 588 05 99 ![Envelope-blue](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Envelope-blue.svg) kundendienst@famicord.ch from Monday till Friday from 8 am- 5 pm ![contact-company-facility](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/contact-company-facility-2.webp) - Registered at: Companies Registry Office of the Canton of Zug - TAX payer no.: CHE-113.983.891 - Management Board: Gunther Ceusters Eloi Pala Ramos --- --- title: "Send us a message" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/contact/nachricht-schicken" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2025-11-26T14:03:22+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/contact/nachricht-schicken" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/contact/nachricht-schicken" --- # Send us a message # Your message to FamiCord Suisse ![contact-us-image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/contact-us-image-1.webp) ![contact-us-image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/contact-us-image-1.webp) ## Please contact us Do you have any questions or would you like further information? 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See the [Privacy policy](/en/privacy-policy) Send ![contact-us-image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/contact-us-image-1.webp) --- --- title: "Contact" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/contact" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2024-09-16T13:10:06+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/contact" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/contact" --- # Contact --- --- title: "List of transplantations" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/our-experience/list-of-transplantations" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2025-11-25T15:42:14+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/our-experience/list-of-transplantations" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/our-experience/list-of-transplantations" --- # List of transplantations # List of transplantations ## List of treatments with stem cell samples released by the FamiCord Group laboratories: ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/themes/starter-empressia/dist/images/icons/accessibility/touch-screen.webp) --- --- title: "Success stories" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/our-experience/success-stories" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2025-11-25T15:26:41+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/our-experience/success-stories" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/our-experience/success-stories" --- # Success stories # Patient stories FamiCord ## Examples of stem cell treatments The best ambassadors of umbilical cord blood banking are patients who were saved thanks to the collected cord blood at the delivery. See testimonials of children who live thanks to umblical cord blood collection and transplantation. - ![7e59cac6c9a3e5189c2a5db0a0195c1e](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/7e59cac6c9a3e5189c2a5db0a0195c1e.webp) ## Wiktoria’s cord blood saves life of her older brother For over two years, 7-year-old Kacper struggled with aplastic anemia – a severe bone marrow dysfunction. The only chance for the boy was bone marrow transplantation. Unfortunately, the parents were in agreement with Kacper only half, and the younger brother Nicholas in 7 out of 10 antigens. Because the bone marrow transplantation requires 9 out of 10 – family members were excluded as donors. The fight against time has begun. One year after the diagnosis of the disease, the donor was found, and Kacper was ready for surgery. Unfortunately, the donor withdrew 10 days before the planned treatment. A younger sister turned out to be a rescue, from whom umbilical cord blood was collected, and then transplanted to Kacper. ![dcd9a9036d7f309378367c495c277d7e](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/dcd9a9036d7f309378367c495c277d7e.webp) Dorota Kacper’s mother - ![6122bec2477871fa19d473dda25d0fa9](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/6122bec2477871fa19d473dda25d0fa9.webp) Kacper - ![c7aa3a84eab450b1b05921d8495d1530-cut](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/c7aa3a84eab450b1b05921d8495d1530-cut.webp) ## Cord blood saves Dominika Dominika had health problems from birth. Analysis of the test results showed that the girl suffered from Fanconi anemia. Within a year and a half, a few people were found who could be potential donors, but each time at subsequent stages of tissue compatibility tests, it turned out that the donors were not suitable. At that time Dominika’s parents decided to have another child, hoping that the antigenic compatibility between the siblings would enable the transplantation. When Kacper was born, everyone breathed a sigh of relief that the stem cells from the umbilical cord blood would be able to be transplanted to Dominika. After one and a half month after the transplantation, Dominika left the hospital. Day by day the effects of treatment were more and more satisfactory and allowed the girl to return to a normal life. Dominika currently feels great. The time of illness has ended and the time has come to fulfill her dreams. ![7a4ec8417957a3eba1457278da05c4f1](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/7a4ec8417957a3eba1457278da05c4f1.webp) Dorota Dominika’s mother - ![6012db3404888cfd3a3e0f4d5cac98c2](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/6012db3404888cfd3a3e0f4d5cac98c2.webp) Dominika See more - ![ed7dfe1ea8c3b7bcea5180ba32386a17](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ed7dfe1ea8c3b7bcea5180ba32386a17.webp) Miłosz lives thanks to cord blood - ![2c71d48627bd6c6921b65506362e25b5](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2c71d48627bd6c6921b65506362e25b5.webp) Cord blood saves Alek - ![c7aa3a84eab450b1b05921d8495d1530-cut](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/c7aa3a84eab450b1b05921d8495d1530-cut.webp) Umbilical cord blood saved Dominika’s life - ![3b83a9f58bc28961eb03f3a9fe05759b](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/3b83a9f58bc28961eb03f3a9fe05759b.webp) Michał lives thank to Antoni’s cord blood - ![6007b80007a7a35cee8966db6d972ebd](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/6007b80007a7a35cee8966db6d972ebd.webp) Weronika overcome leukemia thanks to cord blood - ![04ea40ad10269791c248d6a4d4800459](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/04ea40ad10269791c248d6a4d4800459.webp) Amazing history of Agata Roczniak ![e9c7af55288dd399ff26f21596314c4d](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/e9c7af55288dd399ff26f21596314c4d.webp) ## See full patients list Check how many of our patients have already benefited from stem cell therapy. [ More ](https://famicord.lu/en/about-us/list-of-life-saving-transplantations) --- --- title: "Our experience" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/our-experience" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2024-09-16T12:48:27+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/our-experience" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/our-experience" --- # Our experience --- --- title: "List of life saving transplantations" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/about-us/list-of-life-saving-transplantations" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2025-11-25T15:06:49+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/about-us/list-of-life-saving-transplantations" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/about-us/list-of-life-saving-transplantations" --- # List of life saving transplantations # List of life saving transplantations ## List of treatments with stem cell samples released by the FamiCord Group laboratories: ![Image](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/themes/starter-empressia/dist/images/icons/accessibility/touch-screen.webp) --- --- title: "Our laboratory" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/about-us/our-laboratory" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2026-02-06T12:02:53+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/about-us/our-laboratory" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/about-us/our-laboratory" --- # Our laboratory # Our laboratory ## Our expertise in cell therapy We are a biotech company active in the field of cellular therapies, specializing in the collection, preparation, characterization, processing and storage of stem cells and tissues for therapeutic use or for the development of new experimental protocols. We place great emphasis on scrupulously following the guidelines of international bodies developed for the field of cell therapy. Our focus allows us to guarantee highly stable products of high quality, traceability and scientific rigor. ![8b319999a7627e36b061263bb4eb9b52](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/8b319999a7627e36b061263bb4eb9b52.webp) ## Central laboratory: processing & cryopreservation In our laboratories, we are engaged in processing cord blood, cord tissue, placental tissue and amniotic membrane for stem cell extraction, quality control and sample storage. Our bio-bank has the capacity to cryopreserve a wide range of biological materials: - Umbilical cord blood stem cells - Umbilical cord tissue stem cells - Placental tissue stem cells - Amniotic membrane - Peripheral blood - Plasma and serum Cryopreservation of cells is carried out in nitrogen vapor as a guarantee of their quality and maximum safety. ## FamiCord Suisse – Why choose us ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### The production laboratory operates 7 days a week – 365 days a year to ensure high process quality for all samples received. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### Continuous monitoring of the storage tanks with direct connection to the technical staff in case of need. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### The quality control laboratory performs the complete characterization of the processed and released samples using various technologies (microscopy, PCR, cytofluorimetry, microbiology, proficiency testing, etc.) and issues the corresponding certificates of analysis. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### Dank eines Qualitätssystems, das auf der Einhaltung der neuesten nationalen und internationalen Richtlinien basiert, gewährleisten wir eine vollständige Rückverfolgbarkeit der in unseren Labors bearbeiteten Proben und der Kontrollfunktionen der Biobank. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### To promote quality and safety in processing and preservation techniques, FamiCord employs highly qualified personnel (according to industry standards). ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### Our medical director is a physician with over 20 years combined international experience in clinic, medical devices and stem cell banking industries, particularly in the field of regulatory affairs and quality management. Her experience is evidenced by dozens of scientific publications and presentations at top international congresses. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### Our QP and QA, are highly specialized in Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Distribution Practice. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### Our Scientific Director, who also holds a Masters in Advanced Therapies Medicinal Products (ATMP) manufacturing, is fundamental to the development of protocols for regenerative medicine. ![cb0a42ddff16fc4ef8f7775de3e16c60](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cb0a42ddff16fc4ef8f7775de3e16c60.webp) ## Research and development In our R&D department we work: - Develop protocols for the derivation of stem cells from various sources - Develop protocols for long-term storage of stem cells - Implement the R&D protocols in the GMP laboratory - Work with the rest of the FamiCord group on internationally recognized **clinical trials** and develop production and preparation of cells for transplantation. Thanks to our experience, we have provided consultations for enrollment in international clinical trials. Our scientific director has helped enroll more than 60 children with cerebral palsy in the internationally recognized protocols. ![Thumbnail_Lab](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Thumbnail_Lab.webp) ## Video: Our Laboratory – Quality, Safety and Innovation in Stem Cell Processing This video provides a concise overview of our state-of-the-art laboratories, our quality and safety standards, and our contribution to the advancement of modern cell therapies. The FamiCord Group operates 13 accredited state-of-the-art laboratories across Europe, ensuring that the processing, storage and quality assurance of stem cell samples meet the highest standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Our laboratories are the heart of our operations, where innovative technologies and carefully designed processes come together to support families and pave the way for modern cell therapies. With two certified ATMP laboratories dedicated to the manufacture of medicinal products derived from mesenchymal stem cells from cord tissue, we have already treated thousands of patients across various medical conditions. Strict GMP and ATMP requirements, comprehensive diagnostic and microbiological testing, controlled cryopreservation, and continuous monitoring of storage conditions ensure the long-term viability and therapeutic usability of the samples. Through our international partner network, we also enable their therapeutic use both nationally and internationally.       ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Info-1.svg) ## FamiCord is committed to providing a high quality service. The way in which umbilical cord blood is collected, transported, processed and stored has a direct influence on the quality of the stem cells and the chance of saving a life during transplantation. --- --- title: "FamiCord Suisse" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/about-us/famicord-suisse" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2026-04-30T08:03:33+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/about-us/famicord-suisse" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/about-us/famicord-suisse" --- # FamiCord Suisse # FamiCord Suisse FamiCord Group ## Who we are? FamiCord Suisse is part of the FamiCord Group and enables the storage of stem cells from umbilical cord blood, umbilical cord tissue, and placental tissue in Switzerland. Our office is located in Zug, while storage takes place in Marly (Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland). From consultation and registration during pregnancy to collection, transport, processing, and storage, all procedures are clearly defined and traceable. Our activities are carried out in accordance with the requirements of Swissmedic and the Federal Office of Public Health. The FamiCord Group is one of the largest stem cell banks in Europe and is among the leading providers worldwide in this field. It has many years of experience in the storage and release of samples for transplantation. The Group is represented in numerous European countries through its own subsidiaries or partner companies. Expecting parents who wish to store umbilical cord blood, umbilical cord tissue, and placental tissue for their child can rely on this experience and infrastructure. ### FamiCord Group facts and figures: ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DNA.svg) ### over 1 000 000 cord blood & other tissues units stored to date ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Familly.svg) ### 7130 transplantations of mesenchymal stem cells from cord tissue ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Microscope-2.svg) ### 15 facilities in different parts of Europe: Poland, Hungary, Romania, Spain, Turkey, Switzerland, Portugal, Bulgaria, UK ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Globe.svg) ### Cooperation with over 1500 hospitals around Europe ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/drop-blue.svg) ### 235 cord blood transplantations ![europe-map-blue](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/europe-map-blue.webp) ### Activity scale of the FamiCord Group Through affiliate partners the Famicord Group offers its services also in Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania ## What makes us different? ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/map-europe.svg) ### no. 1 in Europe ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Microscope-2.svg) ### the biggest and the most modern laboratory ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Globe.svg) ### >20 years of experience ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/certificate.svg) ### certificates and accreditation ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DNA.svg) ### authorized to manufacture ATMPs ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/baby-unborn.svg) ### more security: 5 cryotubes of tissue per package ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Drop-48.svg) ### FamiCord Group is the most experienced in Europe in use of stem cells ## Decision for the future When deciding on umbilical cord blood collection, it is imperative to choose a bank which will guarantee the optimal level of service quality. It provides our customers, who have entrusted their child’s precious blood samples, with the opportunity to forward the stored blood to the leading transplantation centers worldwide. ![mother-holding-newborn-baby-sitting](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mother-holding-newborn-baby-sitting-1.webp) ## Mission and vision Our primary goal is to acquire and store stem cells from umbilical cord blood and umbilical cord. Our mission is to ensure that the stem cells obtained can be used to save your child’s life and health or, if there is sufficient genetic compatibility, other family members. The continuous implementation of this goal is confirmed by extensive, documented experience in transferring stem cells for transplantation. At every stage of our activity, we try to meet the highest technological and ethical standards to give our clients a sense of confidence that they have chosen a Partner whom they can trust for years. At Stemlab we believe that being a responsible company is right not only for the development of our business, but above all for parents who trusted us. ![Thumbnail_FamiCord](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Thumbnail_FamiCord.webp) ## Video: Famicord at a Glance This video provides a concise overview of the FamiCord Group, its infrastructure, international collaboration, and its role in regenerative medicine. The FamiCord Group stores more than 1 million cord blood and tissue units across 15 facilities in Europe and operates a certified network of state-of-the-art laboratories as well as its own ATMP production centers. The company collaborates with over 1,500 hospitals and has supported more than 7,600 stem cell transplantations. As Europe’s leading stem cell bank and ranked third worldwide, Famicord offers secure storage, international research partnerships, and a global transplant network. 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Below we present some myths that you are most likely to encounter. If there is something more, that makes you feel unsecure about our service, do not hesitate to contact us with this matter. Accurate and true information is a key to comfort of decision making. ![FAKTY_I_MITY_1_ANG](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/FAKTY_I_MITY_1_ANG.webp) ### Cord blood is a recognized method of treatment Stem cells from umbilical cord blood are used in the treatment of 80 serious diseases. In 2018, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the first transplantation of umbilical cord blood (October 8, 1988). Since then, over 60,000 transplants have been carried out worldwide. ![FAKTY_I_MITY_2_ANG](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/FAKTY_I_MITY_2_ANG.webp) ### Umbilical cord blood has greater regenerative ability from the bone marrow Cells from umbilical cord blood have ten times more regenerative capacity than bone marrow. What’s more, they are characterized by lower immunological maturity, thanks to which their transplantation results in fewer complications in the recipient (in the case of allogeneic transplantation, there is less risk of rejection of the graft). ![FAKTY_I_MITY_3_ANG](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/FAKTY_I_MITY_3_ANG.webp) ### Acquiring umbilical blood does not affect the course of labor Taking the blood from the umbilical cord takes place only after the child is unleashed. The decision on when the cord should be cut should be taken by the midwife and doctor, taking into account current medical knowledge, information on the course of pregnancy and childbirth, mother and child health, mom’s preferences and standards in the ward. ![FAKTY_I_MITY_4_ANG](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/FAKTY_I_MITY_4_ANG.webp) ### Cells do not lose their properties after freezing Experiments conducted by American scientists confirmed that stem cells retained their unique ability (multiplication and formation of colonies) after 24 years of storage in a state of deep freezing (temperature -196 ° C). Theoretically, stem cells together with a cryoprotectant can be stored in such conditions indefinitely without compromising the quality of the preparation. --- --- title: "Why it is worth" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/why-it-is-worth-it" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2025-11-20T10:41:57+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/why-it-is-worth-it" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/why-it-is-worth-it" --- # Why it is worth # Why is it worth storing stem cells? ## Advantages of storing stem cells Cord blood banking during childbirth is probably one of the most important decisions to make in your life.  Read more to find out what are the features of stem cells and what role can they play for the future health of your family. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Microscope.svg) ### 80 oncological and hematological diseases so many diseases are by now treated with stem cells from umbilical cord blood ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Familly.svg) ### autism and cerebral palsy latest research showed clinical benefits for patiens suffering from these conditions ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/baby-unborn.svg) ### regenerative medicine umbilical cord stem cells are widely used in the reconstruction of neurons, joints and bones ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/waga.svg) ### 1:100 the odds of being treated with stem cells in the future ![family-on-carpet](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/family-on-carpet.webp) ## Treatment with stem cells No one knows the future and can foresee which diseases could potentially affect their family. The current study shows that the probability of stem cell treatment during a lifespan is now 1: 100. Stemcells collected at the birth can be used for the child that was born and its siblings ( with a compatible HLA system). Collection is completely safe for a mother and a newborn. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Drop-48.svg) Collecting cord blood at the delivery is unique and once in a lifetime occasion to protect your family. Make informed decisions about cord blood banking. [ Check our offer now ](https://famicord.lu/en/options) ## What are the constraints associated with the procedure? ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Medicine.svg) ### It’s not a cure for everything despite the growing number of indications, stem cells cannot be used for treatment in all medical cases ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Notice.svg) ### It costs collection and banking of umbilical cord blood is not reimbursed, so parents must bear the costs themselves ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Blood.svg) ### Banking is not always possible there are contraindications for collection, e.g. HIV infection --- --- title: "Where are stem cells used" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/where-are-stem-cells-used" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2026-02-06T14:25:02+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/where-are-stem-cells-used" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/where-are-stem-cells-used" --- # Where are stem cells used # Where are stem cells used? ## Development of stem cell therapy Umbilical cord blood was successfully used for the first time in 1988 in France. Since then umbilical cord blood was used over 85 000 times for therapies in hospitals around the world. Samples from Stemlab were released for the first time in 2007. Currently stem cells from the cord blood are used in medicine as a standard therapy in 80 diseases, there are also clinical trials that use cord blood for both stem cell transplants and emerging therapies in regenerative medicine. See the list of diseases published and revised by EBMT – European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantion. ## List of diseases treated with stem cells ![Ikona](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/File.svg) [ ### Download PDF: Overview of treatable diseases ](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/where_are_stem_cells_used_en.pdf) Acute leukaemias acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) acute biphenotipic leukaemia poorly differentiated acute leukaemia Chronic leukaemias chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) juvenile chronic myeloid leukaemia (JCML) juvenile myelomonocytic leukaemia (Naegeleg leukaemia) (JMML) Myelodisplastic syndrome refractory anaemia (RA) refractory anaemia with ringed sideroblasts (RARS) refractory anaemia with excess blasts (RAEB) refractory anaemia with excess blasts in transformation (RAEB-T) chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia (CMML) Diseases caused by stem cell defect aplastic anaemia(severe) Fanconi anaemia paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria Myeloproliferative syndromes acute myelofibrosis myelofibrosis polycythaemia vera Essentials thromb ocythemia Hyperplastic disorders of lymphatic system non-Hodgkin lymphoma acute lymphogranuloma prolimphocytic leukaemia Phagocytic disorders Chediak-Higashi syndrome chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) neutrophil actin dysfunction reticular dysgenesis Disorders caused by the absence or malfunctioning of enzymes mucopolysaccharidoses MPS) Scheie syndrome (MPS-IS) Hunter syndrome (MPS-II) Sanfilippo syndrome (MPS-III) Morquio syndrome (MPS-IV) Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome (MPS-VI) Sly syndrome, beta- glucoronidase deficiency (MPS-VII) adrenoleukodystrophy mucolipidosis II Krabbe disease Gaucher disease Niemann-Pick disease Wolman disease metachromatic leukodystrophy Histiocytic disorders familial erythrophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis histiocytosis -X hemophagocytosis Inherited red blood cell abnormalities beta thalassemia pure red cell aplasia sickle cell anaemia Inherited immune system disorders telangiectasia Kostmann syndrome leukocyte adhesion deficiency DiGeorge syndrome bare lymphocyte syndrome Omenn syndrome severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) SCID adenosine deaminase deficiency SCID T and B lymphocytes negative SCID T lymphocytes negative and B lymphocytes positive common variable immunodeficiency Wiskotta Aldrich syndrome X-linked lymphoproliferative disorder Other inherited conditions Lesch-Nyhan syndrome cartilage-hair hypoplasia Glanzmann’s thrombasthenia osteopetrosis (marble bone disease) Hereditary thrombotic disorders mega-karyocytosis (inherited thrombocythemia) Plasma cell disorders multiple myeloma plasmocythic leukaemia Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia Other forms of cancer breast cancer Ewing’s sarcoma neuroblastoma (sympathicoblastoma) kidney cancer ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Drop-blue-filled.svg) Use of stem cells brings benefits to patients with neurological disorders such as: autism and cerebral palsy ![Thumbnail_Treatments](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Thumbnail_Treatments.webp) ## Video: Stem Cell Therapies – Applications, Research, and the Future of Regenerative Medicine This video provides a concise overview of modern stem cell therapies, their medical applications, and current developments in regenerative medicine. The Famicord Group is among the leading providers in stem cell medicine in the field of hematopoietic and mesenchymal stem cells and has extensive clinical experience. More than 80 therapeutic stem cell applications are now approved, covering a wide range of conditions including leukemias, autoimmune and neurological diseases, as well as rare genetic and immunological disorders. These innovative treatment approaches aim to improve quality of life, regeneration, and long-term recovery. Learn more about current research, emerging therapies, and the future role of stem cell treatment in modern medicine.       --- --- title: "Stem cells from the placenta" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/stem-cells-from-the-placenta" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2025-11-14T14:23:50+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/stem-cells-from-the-placenta" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/stem-cells-from-the-placenta" --- # Stem cells from the placenta # Stem cells from the placenta ## What are placenta stem cells? Based on their origin, perinatal tissues are very rich in stem cells; the most interesting in term of quantity and quality are the stem cells from placenta and from umbilical cord. Placenta has three sources of stem cells: amnion, villi, and blood; whereas umbilical cord stem cells come from two sources, cord blood and Wharton’s jelly. FCS offers the process and storage of all the stem cells coming from these tissues ## Properties and characteristics of placenta stem cells Cell therapy approaches are playing an increasingly important role in modern medicine for many diseases. While clinical research in the last two decades has been predominantly concerned with bone marrow stem cells and their potential to reconstitute bone marrow, the human placenta is now increasingly becoming the focus of scientific interest.The placenta is the origin of young and healthy (i.e. not genetically or environmentally predisposed) cells derived from both the mother and the newborn. These mesenchymal or placental stem cells can then be used to produce individual stem cell preparations. Due to their special immunological properties (no expression of MHC class II molecules),placental stem cells are not recognized by the human immune system and can therefore be used without HLA typing and without concomitant immunosuppression. A rejection reaction (GvHD) is not observed at any time. Remarkable is their ability to secrete cell messengers (so-called cyto- and chemokines), a property that can then be used for the regeneration of other tissues or organ systems in medicine. The risk-free harvesting and storage of placental stem cells thus provides access to a novel therapeutic option that will have important implications for the cell therapy of serious diseases in the near future. ### What are stromal cells? Stromal cells – also known as mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) – are non-hematopoietic, multipotent, self-renewable cells that are capable of trilineage differentiation (mesoderm, ectoderm and endoderm). The pluripotency and immunomodulatory features of MSCs mean that they are an effective tool in cell therapy and tissue repair. Mesenchymal stem cells are easy to isolate and expandable in vitro for long periods of time without losing their characteristics. ### Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in detail In the past several decades, mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) have been the subject of extensive studies, representing now a magic bullet in regenerative medicine. Initially, MSC attracted much attention due to their low immunogenicity and high differentiation capability, generating other type of cells. However, currently, they are widely recognized for their immunomodulatory properties. Over the years, it has been possible to identify MSC in different tissues and, over time, it has been appreciated that different tissues harbor MSC with peculiar characteristics/properties. More specifically, the human placenta has become a consolidated source of MSC that possess unique properties. Placenta plays an essential role in supporting the development of the fetus and for this reason represents an important reservoir of transient progenitor and stem cells. Here below, we summarized the two main strengths of the placenta-derived MSCs: ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### Their primary mechanism of action is the paracrine effect; the placenta-derived MSCs secrete factors that signal the local cells to change their behavior and work to regenerate the damaged tissue. They are able to do that through: Immunmodulation, Angiogenese, Verhinderung von Apoptose (Zelltod), Unterstützung von Wachstum und Differenzierung ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### They are multipotent stem cells, for this characteristic, they can differentiate and give rise to mesodermal tissues like bone, cartilage, muscle, … ## Why storing the placenta stem cells is a good idea Another important feature of the placenta-derived MSCs, is their low immunogenicity! Immunogenicity is defined as the ability of cells to provoke an immune response and is generally considered to be an undesirable physiological response in cell therapy. However, due to their hypo immunogenicity and unique immunosuppressive properties, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are considered one of the most promising adult stem cell types for cell therapy. For this reason, these cells can be used for different individuals without the need for HLA compatibility. MSCs from the placenta and the newborn baby’s cord tissue can thus be stored and used by the whole family! ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### QUANTITY: possible to store a higher quantity of MSC ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### LOW RISK OF NON-REMOVAL ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### TIMING: The process is prolonged up to 120 HOURS (5 DAYS), which ensures a high percentage of vitality of the cells themselves. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### STERILITY: microbial contamination minimized. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### PROTECTION: The cells are less affected by all stresses, such as temperature fluctuations or shocks and are therefore protected by reducing the aging phase itself. --- --- title: "Stem cells from the umbilical cord" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/stem-cells-from-the-umbilical-cord" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2026-02-04T12:31:50+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/stem-cells-from-the-umbilical-cord" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/stem-cells-from-the-umbilical-cord" --- # Stem cells from the umbilical cord # Stem cells from the umbilical cord ## Stem cells Stem cells are primitive, non-specialised cells characterized by their limitless potential to proliferate and their unique ability to differentiate into specialised cells whereby tissues are formed. Their properties have been used to renew or replace damaged cells. Stem cells can be retrieved, among others, from the umbilical cord blood. - ![stammzellen-aus-der-bnabelschnur-gallery-1](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/stammzellen-aus-der-bnabelschnur-gallery-1.webp) - ![stammzellen-aus-der-bnabelschnur-gallery-2](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/stammzellen-aus-der-bnabelschnur-gallery-2.webp) - ![g3](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/g3.webp) - ![g4](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/g4.webp) Bone marrow was the primary source of stem cells (bone marrow transplantation involves transplanting stem cells derived from the bone marrow), whereas nowadays, the umbilical cord blood stem cells are more frequently applied for therapeutic uses. Other sources include the peripheral blood drawn from donors who underwent pharmacological mobilisation. Each living organism, through the course of its life, systematically produces new cells which subsequently mature and differentiate into more specialised cells. Eventually, these cells perish after a specific period of time, as inscribed in their genetic code. Specific stem cells are cells which directly replace dead cells with new ones. All stem cells, even if transiently present in the body, can be subdivided into the four categories: totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent and unipotent. Multipotent type of cells include haematopoietic stem cells and human umbilical cord blood is a good source of them. ### Umbilical cord blood – collection and storage Cord blood is blood that stays in the umbilical cord and placenta after birth and after the child’s abnegation. It is a valuable source of stem cells. Until recently it was treated as “waste” and recycled together with the placenta and umbilical cord. Currently, it is taken to isolate stem cells for storage and subsequent use in therapy. Stem cells from umbilical cord blood, like those from the bone marrow, can be transplanted to rebuild the hematopoietic and immune systems, and show greater efficacy than stem cells obtained from adult donors. They can be used both for autologous transplants (then the donor is the recipient of the collected cells) and allogeneic (the recipient gets the cells from another person, e.g. family transplants). ### Collecting umbilical cord blood Collecting umbilical cord blood is a simple activity. They are performed after the umbilical cord is cut and the blood is taken from the part of the umbilical cord that is connected to the placenta, so the process is completely neutral for the child. Usually, a trained midwife will perform procedure of cord blood collection. Parents, who wish to save cord blood bank for their family must remember to bring a special kit with them to the hospital on the day of delivery. After collection, biological material is picked up from the hospital and transported to the laboratory by a dedicated medical courier. Collecting umbilical cord blood s a simple and non-invasive procedure. ### Storage of umbilical cord blood Umbilical cord blood can be stored virtually indefinitely, without fear of losing valuable properties. In our laboratory stem cells from umbilical cord blood are stored until they need to be used. In the whole world there is already over 1 milion portions of cord blood stored ### The predominance of stem cells from umbilical cord blood Due to the advantages of umbilical cord blood cells over bone marrow cells, they are increasingly used in saving lives. Although stem cells from the bone marrow can be taken throughout life, the cells collected from umbilical cord blood are much more valuable, as illustrated in the table: ![Ikona](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Drop.svg) ### Umbilical Cord Blood ![Ikona](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bone.svg) ### Bone Marrow Duration and ease of blood collection blood harvesting takes several minutes at childbirth, it is non-invasive and safe collection can take a minimum of 25-30 minutes to be performed, the collection procedure involves a puncture of the wings of the ilium under general anaesthesia Cross contamination risk cord blood is retrieved from placenta and umbilical vessels – which minimises the risk of contamination the donor is usually an adult who could be a symptomless carrier of viruses which could become active after the transplantation, risk of contamination exists Availability for transplantation cord blood is available after deposition in a transplant bank and awaits the recipient the marrow has to be harvested from a donor who, even if registered, is required to be present in order to confirm compatibility and collect the marrow, the donor must be in excellent health to allow the bone marrow harvest Growth potential greater proliferation capacity (cell multiplication, cellular rebirth) as opposed to bone marrow cells reduced capacity to proliferate in comparison to cord blood cells Compatibility between the donor and the recipient EASY – 6 Human Transplantation Antigens (HLA) are tested out of which only 4 are required to be compatible between the blood and its recipient EXTREMELY DIFFICULT – 10 Human Transplantation Antigens (HLA) undergo testing out of which 8 must be compatible between the bone marrow donor and the recipient Prospective donors cord blood can be retrieved only once throughout life – at birth theoretically any adult meets the criteria for becoming a bone marrow donor, registration is simple and inexpensive, however finding a matched donor available on specific dates may prove complicated Prospective recipients the average cord blood unit is suitable for recipient weighing approximately 40 kg, blood units can be combined, with bone marrow or peripheral blood bone marrow harvested from an adult will in general provide a sufficient supply of stem cells for a donor with 70-80 kg body weight Regeneration of the cardiovascular system cardiovascular system regeneration process following transplantation takes up to a month cardiovascular system regeneration process following transplantation takes up 2 weeks ### Umbilical cord tissue The umbilical cord contains special cells called mesenchymal cells (MSC). They have slightly different properties than umbilical cord blood cells – they are much more easily differentiated into other types of cells, e.g. nervous, bone, cartilage. MSC’s could be found in so called Wharton jelly. It is a specific tissue that surrounds umbilical vessels. The umbilical cord can be easily collected after delivery. The doctor or midwife cuts the piece (10-15 cm long) of the umbilical cord and puts it in a special container. In the laboratory, umbilical cord tissue is tested, divided into the small pieces and and then frozen. It is also possible to isolate MSC’s before freezing. #### The reasons to save umbilical cord ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### mesenchymal cells are used in medical therapeutic experiments in the treatment of diseases such as children with cerebral palsy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or articular cartilage damage, ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### they can be transplanted together with umbilical cord blood cells, in situations of a relatively small number of hematopoietic stem cell blood from umbilical cord blood, ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### can be used in the treatment of the whole family (no tissue compatibility is required as restrictive as in the case of blood) #### FAQ - ### Is the collection of umbilical cord blood safe? Yes, the collection of cord blood is generally safe. It is performed right after birth, once the umbilical cord has been cut. There is no risk or pain involved for either the newborn or the mother. - ### How long can cord blood be stored? It has been confirmed that stem cells from the umbilical cord can be stored for at least 25 years without any changes to their properties, as the first cord blood stem cells were stored just over 25 years ago. However, it is known from other cell types that they can be stored for much longer. - ### Are there medical reasons that could prevent the collection of cord blood? Yes, there are medical reasons that could prevent the collection of cord blood. These include complications during birth, maternal infections, premature births requiring immediate medical care for the newborn, and an insufficient quantity of cord blood to collect enough stem cells. ![kit](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/kit.webp) Costs How much does storage cost? [ Learn more ](https://famicord.lu/en/options) --- --- title: "Stem cells types" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/stem-cells-types" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2026-02-06T12:47:02+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/stem-cells-types" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/stem-cells-types" --- # Stem cells types # Stem cells Types ## What are stem cells? Stem cells are primary, non-specialised cells that have enormous reproductive potential and the ability to transform into specialised cells. Thanks to these properties, they are used in medicine to restore damaged cells. ## Where can stem cells be found? Stem cells are found in various parts of the body (including the umbilical cord blood, the umbilical cord itself and the placenta). The special feature of these stem cells is that they are young and free from environmental influences and thus have a high regenerative capacity. They can only be harvested and stored during birth. ![EN](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/EN.webp) ## Stem cells from the umbilical cord and placenta ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### The umbilical cord is rich in two different types of stem cells, which can be used to treat different diseases due to their unique properties. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### Hematopoietic stem cells from the umbilical cord blood: They are similar to stem cells from bone marrow and produce all cells of the blood and immune system. Currently, more than 80 diseases are treated with them. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### Mesenchymal stem cells from the umbilical cord tissue: These can differentiate into cartilage, bone, muscle and other tissues. Under specific circumstances, these cells can be used for a joint transplantation with cells from the umbilical cord blood or bone marrow. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CheckCircle.svg) ### Both types of stem cells are currently being investigated in dozens of clinical trials for the treatment of diseases such as type 1 diabetes, cerebral palsy, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Info.svg) Stem cells from the umbilical cord [ Learn more ](https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/stem-cells-and-cord-blood) ![Icon](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Info-white.svg) Stem cells from the placenta [ Learn more ](https://famicord.lu/en/lp/stammzellen-aus-plazentagewebe) ![kit](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/kit.webp) ## How much does stem cell storage cost? [ Learn more ](https://famicord.lu/en/options) ![Thumbnail_StemCells](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Thumbnail_StemCells.webp) ## Video: What are stem cells from the umbilical cord and placenta? This video provides a concise overview of perinatal stem cells from the umbilical cord and placenta, including their origin, characteristics, and medical potential for current and future therapies. Stem cells are fundamental, non-specialized cells of the body that can regenerate, multiply, and develop into different tissue types. Perinatal stem cells are safely collected at birth from the placenta, umbilical cord blood, and cord tissue and have a high regenerative potential. They may be used by the child, by family members, or for other patients. While cord blood primarily supports the blood and immune systems, cord tissue contains cells capable of forming bone, cartilage, and muscle. The placenta also provides promising stem cells for future therapies—representing a unique opportunity to preserve the body’s natural healing potential from the very beginning.       --- --- title: "Stem cells" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2024-09-13T14:07:04+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells" --- # Stem cells --- --- title: "E-book" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/e-book" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2024-10-31T15:42:06+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/e-book" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/e-book" --- # E-book # E-book ## Download Our Free Information Brochure! Learn how stem cells from the umbilical cord and placenta can protect your family’s health. Our brochure provides valuable insights into the benefits of stem cell storage and the easy storage process. 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For this reason, we regularly support various social projects. ## Head of compliance and reporting of suspicious cases The FamiCord Group has installed a whistleblowing system for the reporting of suspected cases of violations against laws, guidelines or against this code of conduct, through which the company can be contacted in various ways. The FamiCord Group protects whistleblowers. Retaliation is not tolerated. Reporting channels will be communicated on the company website and intranet (where available). The framework conditions for reporting suspicious cases are defined in an internal guideline. Zug, 29. November 2023 **Management Board of FamiCord Group** --- --- title: "Home" url: "https://famicord.lu/en" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2026-05-01T06:09:13+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en" de: "https://famicord.lu/en" --- # Home - ## Placenta Stem Cells We have many years of experience with the storage of valuable stem cells from the placenta. Why storing placental cells? Give us a call: +41 41 588 05 99 ![home-banner-4](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/home-banner-4.webp) [ See more ](https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/stammzellen-aus-plazentagewebe) - [ ![KV na www_1920x994_wersja EN](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/KV-na-www_1920x994_wersja-EN.webp) ]() - ## With us, enhanced safety is standard from the start: 5 cryotubes of tissue per package – all inclusive. ![Slider_Cryotubes](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Slider_Cryotubes.webp) [ Our packages ](https://famicord.lu/en/options) - ## Stored in Switzerland – in accordance with applicable regulations ![Slider_Swiss](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Slider_Swiss-1.webp) - ## Production of ATMPs Only we offer the option for the stored tissue material to be further developed into medicinal products (ATMPs) in two specialized laboratories in Europe – in case it is ever needed for therapy. ![Slider_ATMP](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Slider_ATMP.webp) - ## Storing stem cells from CHF 129 per month! Please contact us for more information! ![home-banner-5](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/home-banner-5.webp) [ See more ](https://famicord.lu/en/options) - # No. 1 for stem cell bank in Europe And the third largest in the world! ![home-banner-2](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/home-banner-2.webp) [ See more ](https://famicord.lu/en/about-us/famicord-suisse) - ## Contact: 041 588 05 99 Emergency contact: 079 170 39 50 ![home-banner-6](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/home-banner-6.webp) ## Europe’s largest stem cell bank Storage in Switzerland ## Discover the services of FamiCord Suisse [ ![p4](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/p4.webp) ![gabrielle-henderson-HJckKnwCXxQ-unsplash-3-2](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/gabrielle-henderson-HJckKnwCXxQ-unsplash-3-2.webp) Stem Cells Learn about the offers for your family and discover today the possibilities of stem cell storage ](https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/stem-cells-types) [ ![p1](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/p1.webp) ![p1](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/p1.webp) Cord blood saves lives Discover the remarkable stories of children and families whose lives have changed due to a single decision. ](https://famicord.lu/en/our-experience/success-stories) [ ![p2](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/p2.webp) ![Zellvermehrung](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Zellvermehrung.webp) Storage and use of stem cells Stem cells from cord blood are used for over 80 oncological and hematological diseases, such as… ](https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/where-are-stem-cells-used) [ ![p3](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/p3.webp) ![p3](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/p3.webp) Famicord Suisse is part of the international Famicord Group the number one in Europe and a trusted source for families who… ](https://famicord.lu/en/about-us/famicord-suisse) ![Rectangle-20](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rectangle-20.webp) Gift of love Securing umbilical cord blood during childbirth may provide your child access to potential stem cell-based therapies in the future. To learn more about the opportunities stem cells offer, discover the stories of parents who have secured umbilical cord blood. [ Learn more ](https://famicord.lu/en/our-experience/success-stories) ![Rectangle-21](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rectangle-21.webp) Gift of science Stem cells from umbilical cord blood, which are similar to stem cells from bone marrow, are used in the treatment more than 80 serious oncological and haematological diseases. Their use in autoimmune and neurological diseases is currently being researched. Find out where they are used [ Learn more ](https://famicord.lu/en/stem-cells/where-are-stem-cells-used) ### FamiCord Group in figures 1000000 Stored samples 1500 Cooperating clinics 6500 Patients have benefited from stem cells therapy 200 Uses of own umbilical cord blood [ Learn more ](https://famicord.lu/en/about-us/famicord-suisse) ## Stories of our clients [ ![Züger](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Zueger-2-scaled-e1751639615765.webp) ![Züger](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Zueger-2-scaled-e1751639615765.webp) The Züger Family Our two sons relied on a stem cell donation due to a rare genetic disorder. That’s why we know how valuable stem cells are, and we will also store the umbilical cord of our third child. ]() [ ![Peev](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Peev-1.webp) ![Peev](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Peev-1.webp) The Peev Family When we found out we were expecting, we started looking into everything we could do to give our child the best start in life. Banking our baby’s stem cells with FamiCord Suisse felt like a meaningful investment in our family’s future. We chose stem cell storage because of its potential to treat various illnesses and the peace of mind it brings knowing we’ve taken this step proactively. The process was clear, professional, and reassuring from the very beginning. FamiCord Suisse made everything so easy to understand and handle – it gave us a real sense of security during a time filled with new decisions. We’re happy to share our story in hopes it helps other parents as they make their own choices. ]() [ ![Baumgartner](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Baumgartner-1.webp) ![Baumgartner_mobile](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Baumgartner_mobile.webp) The Baumgartner Family Our decision to store stem cells – a gift for our daughter’s future When we found out we were going to be parents, it was one of the most beautiful and exciting moments of our lives. With every heartbeat of our little daughter, not only did our anticipation grow, but also our desire to protect her – not just today, but for a lifetime. It was our midwife who introduced us to the topic of stem cell storage – something we hadn’t really considered before. But the more we learned, the clearer it became: this is a unique opportunity to offer our daughter a bit of extra security on her journey through life. Stem cells can help treat serious illnesses later in life. Of course, we hope she’ll never need them. But just the chance to provide this kind of health security was reason enough for us. It’s a small act of precaution – and a big gift for her future. ]() [ ![Önel](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Oenel-2.webp) ![Önel](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Oenel-2.webp) The Önel Family Our son was born in 2022 and had health issues shortly after birth. That time was very stressful for us as a family and made us realize just how important medical preparedness can be – especially when things suddenly become serious. When we were expecting our daughter in 2024, we wanted to have an extra layer of protection right from the start. That’s why we decided to store her umbilical cord stem cells with FamiCord Suisse. For us, it’s a kind of safety net – a comforting feeling to have something in our hands, just in case. The entire process with FamiCord was professional, well organized, and clearly explained. We felt well supported at every stage. The decision was easy to make, and we’re very glad we took this step. Our children’s health is the most valuable thing we have – and if stem cells can help one day, then for us, this is a priceless investment in their future. ]() ## Stories of our patients - [ ![7e59cac6c9a3e5189c2a5db0a0195c1e](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/7e59cac6c9a3e5189c2a5db0a0195c1e.webp) Victoria’s umbilical cord blood saves life of her older brother Learn more ](https://famicord.lu/en/our-experience/success-stories#reviews-1) - [ ![c7aa3a84eab450b1b05921d8495d1530](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/c7aa3a84eab450b1b05921d8495d1530.webp) Umbilical cord blood saved Dominika Learn more ](https://famicord.lu/en/our-experience/success-stories#reviews-1) - [ ![ed7dfe1ea8c3b7bcea5180ba32386a17](https://famicord.lu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ed7dfe1ea8c3b7bcea5180ba32386a17.webp) Milosz lives thanks to umbilical cord blood Learn more ](https://famicord.lu/en/our-experience/success-stories#reviews-2) [ Learn more ](https://famicord.lu/en/our-experience/success-stories) --- --- title: "Privacy policy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/privacy-policy" lang: "de" type: "page" last_modified: "2025-11-27T10:39:08+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/privacy-policy" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/privacy-policy" --- # Privacy policy # Privacy policy ## Privacy policy We welcome you to our website and are pleased about your interest. The protection of your personal data is very important to us. Therefore, we conduct our business in compliance with applicable laws on data privacy protection and data security. We would like to inform you in the following about which data of your visit is used for which purposes. ## Controller for processing according to GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP Verantwortlicher im Sinne der Datenschutz-Grundverordnung sowie dem revDSG und sonstiger in der Schweiz und den Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union geltenden Datenschutzgesetze und anderer Bestimmungen mit datenschutzrechtlichem Charakter ist die: FamiCord Suisse S.A.** Sumpfstrasse 26 6302 Zug Phone: [+41 41 588 05 99](tel:+41415880599) E-Mail: [dpo@famicord.ch](mailto:dpo@famicord.ch) ## Data protection officer Nils Möllers, Keyed GmbH Siemensstrasse 12 48341 Altenberge, Westfalen Phone: [+49 (0) 2505 – 639797](tel:+492505639797) E-Mail: [info@keyed.de](mailto:info@keyed.de) ## What are personal data? The term personal data is defined in the GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) . According to these laws, these are individual details about personal or factual circumstances of a specific or identifiable natural person. This includes, for example, your civil name, your address, your telephone number or your date of birth. ## Scope of anonymous data collection and data processing Unless otherwise stated in the following sections, no personal data is collected, processed or used when using our websites. However, by using analysis and tracking tools, we learn certain technical information based on the data transmitted by your browser (e.g. browser type/version, operating system used, web pages visited on our website incl. length of stay, previously visited website). We evaluate this information for statistical purposes only. ## Legal basis for the processing of personal data - Where we obtain the consent of the data subject for processing operations involving personal data, Art. 6 (1) (a) EU Genereal Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP serves as the legal basis for the processing of personal data. - Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP serves as the legal basis for the processing of personal data required for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party. This also applies to processing operations necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures. - Insofar as the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP serves as the legal basis. - In cases where vital interests of the data subject or another natural person make it necessary to process personal data, Art. 6 (1) (d) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP serves as the legal basis. - If the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or of a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the former interest, Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP serves as the legal basis for the processing. - In addition, we comply with the provisions of the Swiss Data Protection Act on the lawfulness of the processing of personal data ## Use of cookies The internet pages of FamiCord Suisse S.A. use cookies. Cookies are data that are stored by the Internet browser on the user’s computer system. The cookies can be transmitted to a page when it is called up and thus enable the user to be assigned to it. Cookies help to simplify the use of Internet pages for the user. It is possible to object to the setting of cookies at any time by changing the setting in the Internet browser accordingly. Set cookies can be deleted. Please note that if cookies are deactivated, it may not be possible to use all functions of our website to their full extent. The user data collected in this way is pseudonymized by technical precautions. It is therefore no longer possible to assign the data to the calling user. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the users. When accessing our website, users are informed by an info banner about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and are referred to this data protection declaration. In this context, there is also a note on how the storage of cookies can be prevented in the browser settings. The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analysis purposes is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP if the user has given his or her consent. For information on whether and to what extent cookies are used on our website, please refer to our cookie banner and our notes in this data protection declaration. ### Usercentrics **Description and purpose **This website uses the cookie consent technology of Usercentrics to obtain your consent to the storage of certain cookies on your terminal device and to document and record this consent in accordance with data protection law. As soon as you enter this website, the following personal data is transferred to Usercentrics: - Your consent(s) or the revocation of your consent(s) - Your IP address - Information about your browser (http agent, http referrer) - information about your terminal device - Time of your visit to the website The following additional data will be added: - Opt-in and opt-out data - Referrer URL - User Agent - User settings - Consent ID and consent number - Information on whether implicit or explicit consent was given - Time (date and time) of consent - Consent type - Template version - Banner language Furthermore, Usercentrics stores a cookie in your browser in order to be able to allocate the consent given or its revocation to you. The data collected in this way will be stored until you request us to delete it, delete the Usercentrics cookie yourself or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies. Mandatory statutory retention obligations remain unaffected. **Legal basis **Usercentrics is used to obtain the legally required consent for the use of cookies. The legal basis for the processing of your personal data is therefore Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Recipient **The recipient of your personal data is Usercentrics GmbH, Rosental 4, 80331 Munich, where applicable. **Transfer to a third country **There is no transfer of your personal data to a third country. However, we are aware of our responsibility and regularly review the framework conditions and legal changes. Should a transfer to a third country occur, we will update this information as soon as possible. **Duration of data storage **Data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In addition, the data will be deleted if you exercise your right to erasure pursuant to Art. 17 (1) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Contractual and legal obligation **In addition, the personal data must be provided as we are legally obliged to collect (or) is necessary for the fulfilment of a legal obligation. In this context, the legal obligation arises from swiss law oder Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject. In the present case, the legal obligation arises from: Art. 7 GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. Failure to provide the data would mean that this legal obligation cannot be fulfilled. **Further information on data protection **Here you will find further information on processing of your personal data: [www.usercentrics.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung/](http://www.usercentrics.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung/) ### YouTube **Description and purpose **We use the YouTube.com platform to post our own videos and make them publicly available. YouTube is the offer of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Some Internet pages of our offer contain links or connections to the YouTube offer. In general, we are not responsible for the content of websites to which links are provided. However, if you follow a link to YouTube, we would like to point out that YouTube stores the data of its users (e.g. personal information, IP address) in accordance with its own data usage guidelines and uses it for business purposes. On some of our Internet pages we also directly integrate videos stored on YouTube. In this integration, content from the YouTube website is displayed in parts of a browser window. However, the YouTube videos are only accessed by clicking on them separately. This technique is also called “framing”. If you call up a (sub)page of our Internet offer on which YouTube videos are integrated in this form, a connection to the YouTube servers is established and the content is displayed on the Internet page by informing your browser. **Legal basis **The legal basis for the processing of your personal data is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Recipient **The recipient of your personal data is Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, where applicable. **Transfer to a third country **The personal data is transferred to the United States. The transfer is subject to appropriate safeguards according to Art. 46 GDPR and Art. 16 and 17 of the nFADP. For this purpose, we have concluded standard contract clauses with the data importer. In addition, we are aware of our responsibilities and, to the extent necessary to protect the rights and freedoms of natural persons, we take further measures to ensure the protection of personal data. **Duration of data storage **Data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In addition, the data will be deleted if you exercise your right to erasure pursuant to Art. 17 (1) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Revocation **You have the right to revoke your granted consent at any time, cf. Art. 7 (3) sent. 1 of the GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. This can be done informally and without giving reasons and is effective for future activities. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out until the revocation was communicated. Further information on this can be found above in our privacy policy under “Rights of data subjects”. **Contractual and legal obligation **There is no contractual or legal obligation to provide the data. **Further information on data protection **Here you will find further information on processing of your personal data: [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) ### Google Analytics 4 **Description and purpose **This website uses the “Google Analytics 4” service, which is provided by Google LLC, to analyze website usage by users. The service uses “cookies” – text files that are stored on your terminal device. First party cookies are used for this purpose. With a first party cookie, the user can only be recognized by the site from which the cookie originated, not across multiple domains. The information collected by the cookies is usually sent to a Google server in the USA and stored there. If necessary, Google Analytics is used on this website with the code “gat._anonymizeIp();” to ensure anonymized collection of IP addresses (so-called IP masking). Please also note the following information on the use of Google Analytics: The IP address of users is shortened within the member states of the EU and the European Economic Area. This shortening eliminates the personal reference of your IP address. For EU citizens, the IP address is also only used to derive location data and then deleted again. You also have the option to activate or deactivate the collection of detailed location and device data for individual regions (tracking settings). As part of the order processing agreement that the website operators have concluded with Google LLC, the latter uses the collected information to create an evaluation of website use and website activity and provides services associated with internet use. **Legal basis **The legal basis for the processing of your personal data is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Recipient **The recipient of your personal data is Google LLC. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). **Transfer to third countries **The personal data will be transferred to the United States. The transfer is subject to appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR and Art. 16 and 17 of the nFADP. We have concluded standard contractual clauses with the data importer for this purpose. In addition, we are aware of our responsibility and, where necessary, take further measures to protect the rights and freedoms of natural persons to ensure the protection of personal data. **Duration of data storage **Data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In addition, the data will be deleted if you assert your right to deletion as defined in Art. 17 (1) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. The maximum storage period is 14 months. **Revocation **You have the right to revoke your consent at any time, cf. Art. 7 (3) p. 1 GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. This can be done informally and without giving reasons and is effective for the future. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out until the revocation. Further information on this can be found above in our privacy policy under “Rights of data subjects”. **Contractual and legal obligation **There is no contractual or legal obligation for the provision of the data. **Further data protection information **Further information on the processing of your personal data can be found here: [https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de) [https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de) ### Google reCaptcha Description and purpose **To protect your orders via internet forms, we use the service reCAPTCHA (Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA), which is equipped with an advanced risk analysis engine and adaptive challenges to protect against malware and abusive activities. The query is used to distinguish whether the input is made by a human or abused by automated, machine processing. reCAPTCHA collects IP addresses and anonymises them, usually transmitting shortened IP addresses. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of reCaptcha will not be merged with any other data held by Google.** ** **Legal basis **The legal basis for the processing of your personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Recipient **The recipient of your personal data is Google LLC. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). **Transfer to third countries** **The personal data will be transferred to the United States. The transfer is subject to appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR and Art. 16 and 17 of the nFADP. To this end, we have concluded appropriate guarantees within the meaning of Art. 46 (2) of the GDPR Art. 16 and 17 nFADP with the data importer, where necessary. In addition, we are aware of our responsibility and, where necessary, take further measures to protect the rights and freedoms of natural persons to ensure the protection of personal data. Duration of data storage **Data is automatically deleted after 14 months. Data whose retention period has been reached is automatically deleted once a month. **Revocation **You have the right to revoke your consent at any time, cf. Art. 7 para. 3 p. 1 GDPR. This can be done informally and without giving reasons and is effective for the future. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out until the revocation. Further information on this can be found above in our privacy policy under “Rights of data subjects”.   **Contractual and legal obligation **There is no contractual or legal obligation for the provision of the data. **Further data protection information **Further information on the processing of your personal data can be found here: [https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=del](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=del) ### Google Audiences **Description and purpose **We use the service “Google Audiences” operated by Google LLC. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). The purpose of using Google Audiences is to provide interest based advertising to users. In this context, an analysis of website usage is required, which is carried out using cookies. The cookies store anonymous or pseudonymous data regarding the use of our website. If you visit other websites that also use these services, you will be presented with advertisements that match your interests. **Legal basis **The legal basis for the processing of your personal data is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Recipient **The recipient of your personal data is Google LLC. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). **Transfer to third countries **The personal data is transferred to the United States. The transfer is subject to appropriate safeguards according to Art. 46 GDPR and Art. 16 and 17 of the nFADP. Where necessary, we have agreed appropriate safeguards within the meaning of Art. 46 (2) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP with the data importer. In addition, we are aware of our responsibilities and, to the extent necessary to protect the rights and freedoms of natural persons, we take further measures to ensure the protection of personal data. **Duration of Data Storage **Data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In addition, the data will be deleted if you exercise your right to erasure pursuant to Art. 17 (1) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Revocation **You have the right to revoke your granted consent at any time, see. Art. 7 (3) sent. 1 of the GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. This can be done informally and without giving reasons and is effective for future activities. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out until the revocation was communicated. Further information on this can be found above in our privacy policy under “Rights of data subjects”. **Contractual and Legal Obligation **There is no contractual or legal obligation to provide the data. **Further information on data protection **Here you will find further information on processing of your personal data:** **[https://www.google.com/policies/privacy](https://www.google.com/policies/privacy) ### Google Tag Manager **Description and purpose **We use Google Tag Manager (Google LLC. 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) on our website. Google Tag Manager allows us to manage website tags via an interface and is a cookie-free domain that does not collect personal information, but can trigger other tags that collect data. Google pseudonymises the data and the IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data. **Legal basis **The legal basis for the processing of your personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Recipient ** The recipient of your personal data is Google LLC. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). **Transfer to third countries **The personal data will be transferred to the United States. The transfer is subject to appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR and Art. 16 and 17 nFADP. To this end, we have concluded suitable guarantees within the meaning of Art. 46 (2) of the GDPR with the data importer, where necessary. In addition, we are aware of our responsibility and, where necessary, take further measures to protect the rights and freedoms of natural persons to ensure the protection of personal data. **Duration of data storage **Data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. Furthermore, the data will be deleted if you assert your right to deletion as defined in Art. 17 (1) of the GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Revocation **You have the right to revoke your consent at any time, cf. Art. 7 para. 3 p. 1 GDPR. This can be done informally and without giving reasons and is effective for the future. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out until the revocation. Further information on this can be found above in our privacy policy under “Rights of data subjects”. **Contractual and legal obligation **There is no contractual or legal obligation for the provision of the data. **Further data protection information** Further information on the processing of your personal data can be found here: [https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de) ### Google Ads **Description and purpose **In order to draw attention to our current projects and developments, planned activities and services, we place Google AdWords ads and use Google conversion tracking as part of this. Google AdWords (Google Ads) is a service provided by Google LLC. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). These ads are displayed after search queries on websites of the Google advertising network. We have the option of combining our ads with specific search terms. In addition, we use AdWords remarketing lists for search ads. This allows us to customise search ad campaigns for users who have visited our website before. Through the services, we have the ability to combine our ads with specific search terms or to serve ads to previous visitors promoting, for example, services that visitors have viewed on our website. For interest-based offers, an analysis of online user behaviour is necessary. Google uses cookies to carry out this analysis. When a user clicks on an advertisement or visits our website, Google sets a cookie on the user’s computer. This information is used to target the visitor in a subsequent search query. Further information on the cookie technology used can also be found in Google’s notes on website statistics and in the privacy policy. With the help of this technology, Google and we as a customer receive information about the fact that a user has clicked on an advertisement and has been redirected to our web pages in order to contact us via the contact form. Similarly, Google and we as a customer receive information, with the help of Google forwarding numbers, that a user has clicked on one of our telephone numbers on the internet and contacted us by telephone. The information obtained in this way is used exclusively for statistical analysis to optimise advertisements. We do not receive any information with which visitors can be personally identified. The statistics provided to us by Google include the total number of users who clicked on one of our ads and, if applicable, whether they were redirected to a page on our website that was tagged with a conversion tag. Based on these statistics, we are able to track which search terms were clicked on particularly often and which ads lead to the user contacting us via the contact form or by telephone. With regard to telephone contact by interested parties or customers, the statistics provided by Google include the start time, the end, the status (missed or received), the duration (seconds), the area code of the caller, the telephone costs and the call type. **Legal basis **The legal basis for the processing of your personal data is consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Recipient ** The recipient of your personal data is Google LLC. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). The data controller responsible for processing your information depends on your usual place of residence, unless otherwise stated in the privacy notice of a particular service: - Google Ireland Limited for users of Google services who are habitually resident in the European Economic Area or Switzerland. - Google LLC for users of Google services who are habitually resident in the United Kingd **Transfer to third countries **Personal data is transferred to the USA (server location). The transfer is subject to appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR and Art. 16 and 17 nFADP. For this purpose, we have concluded standard contractual clauses in accordance with Art. 46 (2) c) GDPR with the data importer. In addition, we are aware of our responsibility and, where necessary, take further measures to protect the rights and freedoms of natural persons to ensure the protection of personal data. **Duration of data storage **Data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. Furthermore, the data will be deleted if you assert your right to deletion as defined in Art. 17 (1) of the GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Revocation **You have the right to revoke your consent at any time, cf. Art. 7 para. 3 p. 1 GDPR. This can be done informally and without giving reasons and is effective for the future. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out until the revocation. Further information on this can be found above in our privacy policy under “Rights of data subjects”. **Contractual and legal obligation **There is no contractual or legal obligation for the provision of the data. **Further data protection information** Further information on the processing of your personal data can be found here: [www.google.com/policies/privacy/](http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/) ### Facebook Connect **Description and purpose **On our website, we use a web tracking service provided by the company Meta Platforms Inc (hereinafter: Facebook Connect). In the context of web tracking, Facebook Connect uses cookies that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of the use of our website and your surfing behaviour (so-called tracking). We carry out this analysis on the basis of the Facebook Connect tracking service in order to constantly optimise our website and make it more accessible. In the course of using our website, data, in particular your IP address and your user activities, are transmitted to servers of the Facebook company. **Legal basis **The legal basis for the processing of your personal data is consent in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Recipient ** The recipient of your personal data is Meta Platforms Inc. (1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA). **Transfer to third countries **The personal data will be transferred to the USA. The transfer is subject to appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR and Art. 16 and 17 nFADP. For this purpose, we have concluded standard contractual clauses in accordance with Art. 46(2)(c) of the GDPR with the data importer. In addition, we are aware of our responsibility and, where necessary, take further measures to protect the rights and freedoms of natural persons to ensure the protection of personal data. **Duration of data storage **Data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. Furthermore, the data will be deleted if you assert your right to deletion as defined in Art. 17 (1) of the GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Revocation **You have the right to revoke your consent at any time, cf. Art. 7 para. 3 p. 1 GDPR. This can be done informally and without giving reasons and is effective for the future. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out until the revocation. Further information on this can be found above in our data protection declaration under “Rights of the data subjects”. **Contractual and legal obligation **There is no contractual or legal obligation for the provision of the data. **Further data protection information **Further information on the processing of your personal data can be found here: [https://www.facebook.com/policy.php.](https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.) ### Meta-Pixel **Description and purpose **To recognise your user behaviour, we use the so-called meta-pixel from Meta Platforms Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA. This is an analysis tool that can be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising. It is a snippet of code for the website that can be used to measure, optimise and build audiences for advertising campaigns. Conversion measurement allows us to track across devices (including mobile phones, tablets and desktop computers) what actions people take after seeing our Facebook ads. By creating a meta-pixel and adding it to our pages where conversions are made (e.g. the purchase confirmation page), we can identify which people make conversions as a result of our Facebook ads. The pixel further monitors the actions that people take after clicking on our ads. Here, we can determine on which device our customers saw the ad and on which devices they ultimately made the conversion. According to Facebook, the data collected includes: - HTTP headers HTTP headers contain a set of information sent over a standard web protocol between any browser request and any server on the internet. HTTP headers contain information such as IP addresses (which in Germany can only be analysed at the general country level), information about the web browser, page location, document, URI reference and user agent of the web browser. - Pixel-specific data This includes the pixel ID and Facebook cookie data used to link events to a specific Facebook advertising account and associate them with a person known to Facebook. - Optional values Developers and marketers can optionally send additional information about the visit via standard and custom data events. Typical custom data events include information about whether a purchase was made on a page, conversion value and more. For more information on custom data events, click here. With your consent, we use the “visitor action pixel” of Meta Platforms Inc, 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA or if you are a resident of the EU, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, within our website. This conversion tool allows us to track your actions after you have seen or clicked on a Facebook ad. This is used to monitor and analyse the effectiveness of our Facebook ads for statistical and market research purposes. Although we can only recognise this data in anonymised form, this data is also stored and processed by Facebook. We do not know what exactly Facebook does with this data, but it can be assumed that Facebook can and will link this data to your Facebook account. In this way, Facebook can use this information for the purposes of advertising, market research and needs-based design of the Facebook pages. To this end, Facebook and its partners create usage, interest and relationship profiles, e.g. to evaluate your use of our website with regard to the advertisements displayed to you on Facebook, to inform other Facebook users about your activities on our website and to provide other services associated with the use of Facebook. Cookies may also be stored on your PC for this purpose. The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Facebook, as well as your rights in this regard and setting options for protecting your privacy, can be found in Facebook’s data protection information. The data may be merged with other Facebook services, such as Custom Audiences. **Legal basis **The legal basis for the processing of your personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Recipient ** The recipient of your personal data is Meta Platforms Inc (1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA) and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland). **Transfer to third countries **Personal data is transferred to the USA. The transfer takes place subject to appropriate guarantees pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR and Art. 16 and 17 nFADP. For this purpose, we have concluded standard contractual clauses in accordance with Art. 46(2)(c) GDPR with the data importer. In addition, we are aware of our responsibility and, where necessary, take further measures to protect the rights and freedoms of natural persons to ensure the protection of personal data. **Duration of data storage **Data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. Furthermore, the data will be deleted if you assert your right to deletion as defined in Art. 17 (1) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Revocation **You have the right to revoke your consent at any time, cf. Art. 7 para. 3 p. 1 GDPR. This can be done informally and without giving reasons and is effective for the future. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out until the revocation. Further information on this can be found above in our privacy policy under “Rights of data subjects”. **Contractual and legal obligation **There is no contractual or legal obligation for the provision of the data. **Further data protection information** Further information on the processing of your personal data can be found here: [https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy](https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy) Further information on the meta pixel can be found here: [https://de-de.facebook.com/business/help/742478679120153?id=1205376682832142](https://de-de.facebook.com/business/help/742478679120153?id=1205376682832142)   ### Sales Manago **Description and purpose **For the provision of our e-mail newsletter we use the service SALESmanago. The data you enter (name, e-mail address) information may therefore reach the provider. For optimization and marketing purposes, the provider also sets cookies. **Legal basis **The legal basis for the processing of your personal data is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Recipient **The recipient of your personal data is Benhauer Sp. z o.o. z oo with its registered office in Kraków, ul. Grzegórzecka 21. **Transfer to third countries **There is no transfer of your personal data to a third country. However, we are aware of our responsibility and regularly review the framework and legal changes. In the event of a transfer to a third country taking place, we will adapt this information as soon as possible. **Duration of data storage **The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In addition, the data will be deleted if you assert your right to deletion within the meaning of Art. 17 (1) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Revocation **You have the right to revoke your consent at any time, cf. Art. 7 (3) p. 1 GDPR and Art. 16 and 17 nFADP. This can be done informally and without giving reasons and is effective for the future. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out until the revocation. Further information on this can be found above in our privacy policy under “Rights of data subjects”. **Contractual and legal obligation **There is no contractual or legal obligation for the provision of the data. **Further information on data protection** Further information on the processing of your personal data can be found here: [https://www.salesmanago.com/info/information-obligation.htm](https://www.salesmanago.com/info/information-obligation.htm) ### Wisepops **Description and purpose **We use the service Wisepops for marketing analysis purposes. In doing so, the service sets cookies. Wisepops collects information about the behavior of the users of the website. With the help of this information, it can be determined whether certain offers might be of interest to the user and thus enables the provision of individualized offers. **Legal basis **The legal basis for the processing of your personal data is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Recipient **The recipient of your personal data is Wisepops SAS, 87 Boulevard Suchet, 75016 Paris, France. **Transfer to third countries **A transfer to third countries outside the EU/EEA is not excluded. If a third-country transfer should take place, we will conclude appropriate guarantees within the meaning of Art. 46 (2) GDPR and Art. 16 and 17 nFADP with the data importer for this purpose. **Duration of data storage **The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. In addition, the data will be deleted if you assert your right to deletion within the meaning of Art. 17 (1) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. **Revocation **You have the right to revoke your consent at any time, cf. Art. 7 (3) p. 1 GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. This can be done informally and without giving reasons and is effective for the future. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out until the revocation. Further information on this can be found above in our privacy policy under “Rights of data subjects”. **Contractual and legal obligation **There is no contractual or legal obligation for the provision of the data. **Further information on data protection **Further information on the processing of your personal data can be found here: https://wisepops.com/privacy-policy. ## Creation of log files With each call of the Internet page the FamiCord Suisse S.A. collects data and information by an automated system. These are stored in the log files of the server. The data is also stored in the log files of our system. These data are not stored together with other personal data of the user. (1) Information about the type of browser and the version used (2) The user’s operating system (3) The user’s Internet service provider (4) The user’s IP address (5) The date and time of access (6) Websites from which the user’s system accesses our website (referrer) (7) Websites that are accessed by the user’s system via our website ## Dauer der Speicherung personenbezogener Daten Personal data is stored for the duration of the respective legal retention period. After expiry of the period, the data is routinely deleted, unless it is necessary for the initiation or fulfilment of a contract. ## Möglichkeiten zur Kontaktaufnahme On the internet pages of FamiCord Suisse S.A. there is a contact form which can be used for electronic contact. If the data subject contacts the data controller via this channel, the personal data transmitted by the data subject is automatically stored. The storage is solely for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. The data will not be passed on to third parties. The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP if the user has given his or her consent. The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. If the e-mail contact is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. We would like to point out to the user at this point that sending unencrypted e-mails can be a risk for the data sent in them. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the e-mail is sufficiently encrypted at his discretion. The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is terminated when it can be concluded from the circumstances that the matter in question has been finally clarified. The personal data additionally collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest. ## Newsletter If the newsletter of our company is subscribed to, the data in the respective input mask will be transmitted to the person responsible for processing. The subscription to our newsletter is carried out in a so-called double opt-in procedure. This means that after registration you will receive an e-mail asking you to confirm your registration. This confirmation is necessary so that nobody can register with foreign e-mail addresses. When registering for the newsletter, the IP address of the user and the date and time of registration are stored. This serves to prevent abuse of the services or the e-mail address of the person concerned. The data will not be passed on to unauthorized third parties. For the purpose of sending the newsletter, however, necessary data could be transmitted to appropriate service providers. Furthermore, an exception exists if there is a legal obligation to pass on the data. The data is used exclusively for sending the newsletter. The subscription to the newsletter can be cancelled by the person concerned at any time. Likewise, the consent to the storage of personal data can be revoked at any time. For this purpose there is a corresponding link in every newsletter. The legal basis for the processing of the data after registration for the newsletter by the user is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP if the user has given his consent. ## Online Shop We use your personal information to process your online purchases (your orders and returns are processed through our online services) and to send you notifications of delivery status or notifications of problems with the delivery of your items. We use your personal data to process your payments. We also use your information to process complaints and product warranty claims. Your personal information is used to verify your identity, ensure that you are of legal age to make online purchases, and to match your address with external partners. We would like to offer you several payment methods and will carry out analyses to find out what payment options are available to you, including your payment history and credit checks. ## Registrierung auf unserer Internetseite Where the data subject takes advantage of the possibility to register on the Internet site of the controller by providing personal data, the data shall be communicated to the controller in the relevant input mask. The data shall be stored by the controller solely for the purposes of internal use. The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required for the purpose for which they were collected. When registering, the user’s IP address and the date and time of registration are stored. This serves to prevent abuse of the services. The data will not be passed on to third parties. An exception is made if there is a legal obligation to pass on the data. The registration of the data is necessary for the provision of contents or services. Registered persons have the possibility at any time to have the stored data deleted or changed. The person concerned will receive information about their stored personal data at any time. ## Routinemäßige Löschung und Sperrung von personenbezogenen Daten The controller shall process and store personal data relating to the data subject only for as long as necessary to achieve the purpose of storage. In addition, data may be stored for as long as this is provided for by the European or national legislator in Union regulations, laws or other provisions to which the controller is subject. As soon as the storage purpose ceases to apply or a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned regulations expires, the personal data is routinely blocked or deleted. ## Rechte der betroffenen Person If your personal data is processed, you are the data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP and you are entitled to the following rights in relation to the person responsible: **Right of access by the data subject acc. to Art. 15 GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP **You can request confirmation from the person responsible as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us. If such processing is carried out, you may ask the controller for information on: - the purposes for which the personal data are processed; - the categories of personal data processed; - the recipients or categories of recipients to whom your personal data have been or will be disclosed; - the planned duration of storage of your personal data or, if it is not possible to give specific details, criteria for determining the duration of storage - the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of your personal data, a right to have the processing limited by the controller or a right to object to such processing - the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority; - all available information on the origin of the data when the personal data are not collected from the data subject; - the existence of automated decision making, including profiling, in accordance with Art. 22 (1) and (4) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP and, at least in these cases, meaningful information on the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing on the data subject. You have the right to request information whether your personal data are transferred to a third country or to an international organization. In this context, you may request to be informed of the appropriate guarantees in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP in connection with the transfer. **Right to rectification acc. to Art. 16 GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP **You have the right to obtain from the data controller the rectification and/or integration of any personal data processed concerning you if it is incorrect or incomplete. The data controller shall make the correction without delay. **Right to erasure acc. to Art. 17 GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP **(1) You may request the controller to delete your personal data immediately and the controller is obliged to delete such data immediately if one of the following reasons applies: - The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed. - You revoke your consent on which the processing was based in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) or Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP and there is no other legal basis for the processing. - You object to the processing in accordance with Art. 21 (1) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP and there are no legitimate reasons for the processing which take precedence, or you object to the processing in accordance with Art. 21 (2) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. - The personal data concerning you have been processed unlawfully - The deletion of personal data concerning you is necessary to comply with a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject. - The personal data concerning you have been collected in relation to information society services offered, in accordance with Art. 8 (1) of the GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. (2) If the controller has made your personal data public and is obliged to delete them in accordance with Art. 17 (1) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP, he shall take reasonable measures, including technical measures, taking into account the available technology and implementation costs, to inform data controllers who process the personal data that you, as a data subject, have requested them to delete all links to these personal data or copies or replications of these personal data. (3) The right to erasure shall not apply where the processing is necessary - for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information; - to comply with a legal obligation to which the processing is subject under Union or national law to which the controller is subject, or to carry out a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller; - for reasons of public interest relating to public health pursuant to Art. 9 (2) (h) and (i) as well as Art. 9 (3) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP; - for archiving purposes in the public interest, for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 (1) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP, insofar as the right referred to in para. 1 is likely to render impossible or seriously prejudice the attainment of the objectives of such processing, or - to assert, exercise or defend legal claims. **Right to restriction of processing acc. to Art. 18 GDPR ****and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP** Under the following conditions, you may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data: - if you dispute the accuracy of your personal data for a period of time that allows the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data; - if the processing is unlawful and you refuse to delete the personal data and instead request the restriction of the use of the personal data; - if the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you need them for the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims; or - if you have lodged an objection to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP and it is not yet clear whether the legitimate reasons of the controller outweigh your reasons. If the processing of your personal data has been restricted, these data – apart from their storage – may only be processed with your consent or for the purpose of asserting, exercising or defending legal claims or protecting the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of major public interest of the Union or a Member State. If the restriction on processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted. **Notification obligation regarding rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing acc. to Art. 19 GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP **If you have exercised the right to rectify, erase or limit the processing, the controller is obliged to notify all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this rectification, erasure or limitation of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort. You have the right to be informed of these recipients by the controller. **Right to data portability acc. to Art. 20 GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP **You have the right to receive your personal data, which you have provided to the responsible person, in a structured, common and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to transfer this data to another responsible party without hindrance by the responsible party to whom the personal data has been made available, if - the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP or Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP and - the processing is carried out using automated procedures. In exercising this right, you also have the right to request that your personal data be transferred directly from one responsible party to another, insofar as this is technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other persons may not be impaired by this. The right to data transferability shall not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller. **Right of objection acc. to Art. 21 GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP **You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The controller will no longer process your personal data unless it can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims. If your personal data is processed for the purpose of direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time to processing of your personal data for such marketing; this also applies to profiling, insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, your personal data will no longer be processed for these purposes. You have the possibility, in connection with the use of information society services – notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC – to exercise your right to object by means of automated procedures using technical specifications. **Right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law pursuant to Art. 7 (3) GDPR **You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation. **Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority acc. to Art. 77 GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP **Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your residence, place of employment or place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of your personal data infringes the GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been lodged will inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Art. 77 GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. ## Automated decision in individual cases including profiling You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing – including profiling – which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. This does not apply if the decision - is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and the controller, - is permitted by legal provisions of the Union or the Member States to which the controller is subject, and these legal provisions contain appropriate measures to protect your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, or - is done with your explicit consent. However, these decisions may not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Art. 9 (1) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP, unless Art. 9 (2) (a) or (g) applies and appropriate measures have been taken to protect the rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests. With regard to the cases mentioned in a. and c., the controller shall take reasonable steps to safeguard the rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, which include, at a minimum, the right to obtain the intervention of a person on the part of the controller, to express his or her point of view and to object to the decision. ## Einbindung von übrigen Diensten und Inhalten Dritter **Description and purpose **It can happen that within this online offer contents of third parties, such as videos, fonts or graphics from other websites are integrated. This always requires that the providers of these contents (hereinafter referred to as “third party providers”) are aware of the IP address of the users. Without the IP address, they would not be able to send the content to the browser of the respective user. The IP address is therefore necessary for the display of this content. We make every effort to use only such content whose respective providers use the IP address only to deliver the content. However, we have no influence on this if the third-party providers store the IP address for statistical purposes, for example. As far as we are aware of this, we inform the users about it. We would like to provide and improve our online offer through these integrations. **Legal basis **The legal basis for the integration of other services and content of third parties is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. Our overriding legitimate interest lies in the intention of an appropriate presentation of our online presence and user-friendly and economically efficient services on our part. For further information, please refer to the respective privacy statements of the providers. **Contractual or legal obligation to provide personal data **The provision of personal data is neither legally nor contractually required and is also not necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are also not obliged to provide the personal data. However, failure to provide it may mean that you are unable to use this function or cannot use it to its full extent. ## Datenübertragung in Drittländer The controller may transfer personal data to a third country. In principle, the controller may provide various appropriate safeguards to ensure that an adequate level of protection is provided for the processing operations. It is possible to transfer data transfers on the basis of an adequacy finding, internal data protection rules, approved codes of conduct, standard data protection clauses or an approved certification mechanism pursuant to Art. 46 (2) (a) – (f) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. If the person responsible undertakes a transfer to a third country on the legal basis of Art. 49 (1) (a) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP, you will be informed at this point about the possible risks of a data transfer to a third country. There is a risk that the third country receiving your personal data may not provide an equivalent level of protection compared to the protection of personal data in the European Union. This may be the case, for example, if the EU Commission has not issued an adequacy decision for the third country in question or if certain agreements between the European Union and the third country in question are declared invalid. Specifically, there are risks in some third countries with regard to the effective protection of EU fundamental rights through the use of monitoring laws (e.g. USA). In such a case, it is the responsibility of the controller and the recipient to assess whether the rights of data subject in the third country enjoy a level of protection equivalent to that in the Union and can be effectively enforced. However, the basic data protection regulation should not undermine the level of protection of natural persons ensured throughout the Union when personal data are transferred from the Union to controllers, processors or other recipients in third countries or to international organizations, even if personal data are further transferred from a third country or from an international organization to controllers or processors in the same or another third country or to the same or another international organization. ## Bewerbungen (Ausbildung & Stellenangebote) By submitting their application to us, applicants agree to the processing of their data for the purposes of the application procedure in accordance with the type and scope described in this data protection declaration. The legal basis for the processing of applicant data is Art. 88 GDPR, Sec. 26 BDSG-neu (new German Data Protection Act) and Art. 9 (2) (b) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP. Insofar as special categories of personal data within the meaning of Art. 9 (1) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP are voluntarily communicated as part of the application procedure, they will also be processed in accordance with Art. 9 (2) (b) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP (e.g. health data, such as severely disabled status or ethnic origin). Insofar as special categories of personal data within the meaning of Art. 9 (1) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP are requested from applicants within the framework of the application procedure, their processing is additionally carried out in accordance with Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR and the corresponding provisions of the nFADP (e.g. health data if these are necessary for the exercise of the profession). If made available, applicants can submit their applications to us by means of an online form on our website. The data will be transmitted to us in encrypted form according to the state of the art. Applicants can also send us their applications by e-mail. Please note, however, that e-mails are generally not encrypted and that applicants must ensure that they are encrypted themselves. We can therefore not assume any responsibility for the transmission path of the application between the sender and the receipt on our server and therefore recommend rather to use an online form or the postal dispatch. This is because instead of applying via the online form and e-mail, applicants still have the option of sending us their application by post. In the event of a successful application, the data provided by the applicants can be processed by us for the purposes of the employment relationship. Otherwise, if the application for a job offer is not successful, the applicants’ data is deleted. Applicants’ data is also deleted if an application is withdrawn, which applicants are entitled to do at any time. The data will be deleted after the expiry of a period of six months so that we can answer any follow-up questions regarding the application and meet our obligations to provide evidence under the General Equal Treatment Act. Invoices for any reimbursement of travel expenses will be archived in accordance with tax law requirements. ## Sicherheit We have taken extensive technical and operational precautions to protect your data from accidental or deliberate manipulation, loss, destruction or access by unauthorised persons. Our security procedures are regularly reviewed and adapted to technological progress. In addition, we guarantee data protection on an ongoing basis by constantly auditing and optimizing our data protection organization. ## Schluss The FamiCord Suisse S.A. reserves all rights to make changes and updates to this privacy policy. This privacy policy was created by the Keyed GmbH. --- --- title: "Herpes during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/herpes-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Lip herpes (Herpes labialis), often referred to as \"cold sores\", is a common problem that affects many people. It is believed that more than 80% of the population are carriers of herpes. There are many preparations on the market that speed up the healing process. Check if medications with the active ingredient Acyclovir are safe for pregnant women." last_modified: "2026-01-21T11:00:02+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/herpes-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/herpes-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Herpes during pregnancy ## Acyclovir – what is it? Preparations containing the active ingredient acyclovir are antiviral drugs that inhibit the multiplication of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV), chickenpox and herpes zoster virus (VZV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV). The preparations are often available in tablet form over the counter and in higher dosages by prescription. ## Can Acyclovir be used during pregnancy? The active ingredient acyclovir is recognized by the FDA as a category B drug. This means that these drugs have not caused any harmful effects to animals. There are no studies on pregnant women, so the medication can be considered safe for pregnant women. However, it should be taken after consulting a doctor. Expectant mothers are also often recommended to use acyclovir creams, which act locally and can be applied at the first appearance of symptoms such as itching or burning. ## Herpes in pregnancy – what is the risk? Herpes during pregnancy can have serious consequences. Recurrence of lip herpes is harmless, but more dangerous for the development of pregnancy are primary herpes infections – the first appearance of lesions. The appearance of lesions on the genitals, called genital herpes, is also dangerous for the health of the baby. The infection can occur in the womb or during natural childbirth. Symptoms of herpes in newborns include widespread skin lesions, inflammation of the brain or liver, and even death in the worst cases. In addition, genital herpes in pregnancy can lead to miscarriage or premature birth. For this reason, the implementation of treatment is extremely important so that the pregnancy proceeds properly and the baby does not develop infectious complications. --- --- title: "Duration of pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/dauer-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Nine months is an increasingly rarely used term for the duration of pregnancy. The indication of weeks is much more precise. However, not everyone is aware that a relatively small number of pregnancies end on the specified date. The most important thing is that the pregnancy is completed. Learn when it is called a full-term pregnancy and what premature birth means." last_modified: "2026-01-19T14:59:48+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/dauer-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/dauer-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Duration of pregnancy ## When is a term pregnancy? A normal pregnancy lasts 40 weeks according to the usual rules. The due date of the last menstrual full stop is calculated on this basis. According to the Neagelli rule, 1 year is added to the first day of its duration, 3 months are subtracted and 7 days are added. This applies to women who menstruated regularly and whose cycle lasted 28 days. For longer or shorter cycles, an additional number of days is added or subtracted, as appropriate. By definition, a term pregnancy lasts 37 weeks. This means that at the end of the 37th week (known as 37+0), the pregnancy is considered term and the baby is not considered preterm at the time of birth. From this point on, the newborn is no longer at risk of the most serious complications associated with preterm birth. However, in some situations, it may need respiratory support or additional medical measures. ## Duration of pregnancy – the signs of birth Although the calculated duration of pregnancy has already expired, most women give birth in the following weeks. Many give birth after the estimated due date, which is determined on the basis of menstruation or the length of the vaginal seat in the ultrasound of the first trimester. Towards the end of pregnancy, usually from the 37th week, symptoms can appear that announce the birth. These include cramps in front of the vagina, pain in the loins or a characteristic lowering of the abdomen associated with pushing the baby into the birth canal. In addition, other symptoms may occur, such as vomiting, diarrhoea or detachment of the mucous membrane. These symptoms do not mean that the expectant mother has to go to hospital immediately. It is best to visit the chosen facility as soon as the amniotic fluid has drained, regular contractions have started or worrying symptoms such as bleeding or decreasing movements of the baby appear. If the pregnancy is normal and labour has not yet started at 41 weeks, most hospitals will admit the woman to the maternity hospital for induction of labour. ## Premature birth – consequences For expectant parents and gynaecologists, the most important goal during pregnancy is to prolong it as long as possible until the 40th week and especially until the time of delivery, in order to avoid the consequences of premature birth. If the pregnancy is not completed, the baby is at risk of a number of possible complications. These include retinopathy of prematurity, respiratory problems, and necrotising enterocolitis or persistent ductus arteriosus. In addition to the consequences that occur immediately after birth, premature babies also have to deal with complications in the following years of life. --- --- title: "Ectopic pregnancy – symptoms and course of ectopic pregnancy." url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/eileiterschwangerschaft-symptome-und-verlauf-einer-eileiterschwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the embryo is unable to implant in the uterine cavity. It is usually located in the fallopian tubes. The cause of ectopic pregnancy is seen in the anatomical defects of the woman's reproductive tract." last_modified: "2026-01-28T11:19:48+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/eileiterschwangerschaft-symptome-und-verlauf-einer-eileiterschwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/eileiterschwangerschaft-symptome-und-verlauf-einer-eileiterschwangerschaft" --- # Ectopic pregnancy – symptoms and course of ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy is a high-risk pregnancy and requires increased gynecological monitoring over the 9 months. The probability of ectopic pregnancy is 1/100 and is more common in women between 25 and 30 years of age. Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy occur in the first trimester of pregnancy. ## **Factors influencing ectopic pregnancy** The causes of ectopic pregnancy are usually hypertrophic lesions as a result of appendicitis.  Such adhesions are caused by inflammation. Congenital defects of the fallopian tubes such as their overgrowth or narrowing increase the risk. In case of ectopic pregnancy, the causes are also untreated and chronic inflammations – bacterial infections of limbs or teeth. Sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhea are not without impact on complications during pregnancy. Another cause of pregnancy outside the uterus may be the presence of a copper or hormonal contraceptive in the reproductive tract. One of the most important questions is whether a pregnancy test can detect ectopic pregnancy. It is difficult to answer this question clearly, because the probability is 50%. An ectopic pregnancy and a positive pregnancy test should also be confirmed by a gynecologist using ultrasound. Classical platelet tests detect the presence of beta-hCG hormones in the urine, which are secreted after implantation of a fertilized egg. If the beta-hCG level is high and ultrasound does not show the presence of the embryo in the uterine cavity, there is a high probability of an ectopic pregnancy. ## **Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy** What are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy? In the first weeks of pregnancy, the symptoms are similar to those of a normal pregnancy – menstrual cramps, breast pain and nausea. By the third week of pregnancy, a woman may begin to experience severe feelings of uneasiness, including severe pain in the abdomen. Suspicion of ectopic pregnancy may be caused by bleeding from the reproductive tract that is similar to menstruation.  Sometimes the expectant mother complains of low blood pressure, increasing heart rate, and pallor of the skin combined with cold sweat. Ectopic pregnancy can sometimes even cause fainting. ## **Embryo sites for ectopic pregnancy** There are 3 types of pregnancy outside the uterine cavity in a woman. Ectopic pregnancy in the fallopian tube, ovary and abdominal cavity. The embryo usually nests in the fallopian tube, which carries the risk of the walls of the fallopian tube enlarging and stretching. Such a mechanism often ends with a rupture of the fallopian tube and internal bleeding that spills into the abdominal cavity. Unfortunately, a ruptured ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition. ## **Treatment of ectopic pregnancy and chance to continue pregnancy** Rapid intervention in the early stages of ectopic pregnancy is usually treated with methotrexate, which acts as a cytotoxic folic acid antagonist. The injection stops the development of the embryo. Unfortunately, the chances of ectopic pregnancy are not great and it is usually removed surgically or endoscopically. After such a procedure, it is recommended to repeat the pregnancy test to check the level of chorionic gonadotropin hormones. Complications may occur during pregnancy after ectopic pregnancy. Everything depends on the health of the woman, her fertility and the causes of ectopic pregnancy. The risk of a recurrence of an ectopic pregnancy is about 15%. If this is the case, you need to consult your doctor in detail. --- --- title: "Pain ointment during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/schmerzsalbe-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Pregnancy is a time when a woman is particularly susceptible to back pain related to the increasing size of her belly. Since the use of many painkillers is prohibited during these nine months, it is useful to know which preparations are safe. What pain ointment can be used during pregnancy?" last_modified: "2026-01-21T13:36:41+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/schmerzsalbe-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/schmerzsalbe-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Pain ointment during pregnancy ## Pain ointment during pregnancy – effects An analgesic ointment contains in its formulation a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in the form of, for example, diclofenac or ibuprofen, or an opioid, such as tramadol ointment. The main difference between an ointment and an oral preparation is the local effect. When the medication is applied to the painful area, it is absorbed through the skin and has a local analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. The mechanism of action of the analgesic drug is specific to the preparation contained in the ointment. Gel preparations are mainly used for acute pain and not for chronic pain. ## Pain ointment during pregnancy – is it safe? Most of the preparations classified as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are not suitable for use during the first and third trimesters. In the first weeks of pregnancy, they significantly increase the risk of miscarriage as well as the occurrence of heart defects in the fetus. On the other hand, when non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy, there is a risk of premature occlusion of the ductus arteriosus, commonly called the Botall duct, which ultimately leads to the development of primary pulmonary hypertension in the newborn, a very serious complication. The second trimester of pregnancy is the safest period for taking NSAIDs, but the benefits of their use must outweigh the potential adverse effects. For this reason, experts also recommend not taking topical anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications, which include substances such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, ketoprofen, or naproxen. This is due to the fact that no studies have yet been conducted on pregnant women and the possible effects of such preparations. However, it is suspected that despite their local effect, the drugs may enter the bloodstream and have a potentially harmful effect on the development of the fetus. ## Safe ways to manage pain in pregnancy The drug of choice for all types of pain during pregnancy is paracetamol. Since it has no effect on the developing fetus, it can be used throughout pregnancy. The single dose of paracetamol is 1 gram and can be repeated every six hours. Unfortunately, no ointments containing paracetamol are currently on the market, so the use of preparations in this form is contraindicated during pregnancy. Safe methods of pain relief include non-pharmacological methods such as: - Massage - Kinesiotaping - Use of a pressure-relieving belt In case of persistent back pain, it is advisable to consult a physiotherapist who will try to relieve the persistent pain with methods that are not dangerous for the pregnant woman. --- --- title: "Hyaluronic acid during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/hyaluronsaeure-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "The procedures of aesthetic medicine are becoming more and more popular. One of these procedures is injection with hyaluronic acid. But can this procedure be done safely during pregnancy?" last_modified: "2026-01-19T15:16:19+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/hyaluronsaeure-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/hyaluronsaeure-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Hyaluronic acid during pregnancy ## What is the function of hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic acid is a molecule found in the intercellular matrix of the dermis. Thanks to its chemical properties, it is able to bind up to 250 water molecules. In this way, it provides the skin with the necessary elasticity and firmness. For young people, the amount of hyaluronic acid in the dermis is high, which gives the skin its characteristic smoothness. However, with age, its content decreases and the amount of bound water decreases, which leads to wrinkles and decreasing firmness of the skin. However, hyaluronic acid is not only important for healthy-looking skin. This substance is also present in the synovial fluid. It affects the proper viscosity and is also involved in the nutrition of cartilage, proper lubrication of the joint surface and distribution of nutrients in the joint. Hyaluronic acid also protects joint surfaces from excessive friction and mechanical trauma.  In aesthetic medicine, this compound is used primarily in injectable treatments such as microdermabrasion or lip augmentation. It is also a component of many skin creams. ## Hyaluronic acid in pregnancy – is it safe? Pregnancy is a special period in which the use of a large number of chemicals and drugs is contraindicated. To a certain extent, this also applies to hyaluronic acid. During pregnancy, injectable treatments of any kind are contraindicated. This means that pregnant women must avoid treatments such as microdermabrasion or lip filling with hyaluronic acid during these nine months. However, this does not mean that the use of this substance during pregnancy is absolutely prohibited. Pregnant women can safely use topical preparations in the form of serums, lotions or creams containing hyaluronic acid. The only contraindication to their use is a possible hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients of the product. In addition, the use of cosmetics containing hyaluronic acid in their composition can bring measurable benefits, such as intense moisturization of the skin, soothing possible irritation, reducing the formation of discoloration or strengthening the natural protective barrier of the skin. However, it should be remembered that each pregnancy is unique, so before using new cosmetics it is worth consulting a gynecologist, who can clear up any possible doubts. --- --- title: "Umbilical pain during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/nabelschmerzen-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Pain complaints, especially during pregnancy, are a cause for concern. Pain in the umbilical area during pregnancy can have a variety of causes, ranging from harmless to those that require medical intervention. Find out what causes umbilical pain during pregnancy and when you should go to the hospital immediately." last_modified: "2026-01-21T13:41:24+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/nabelschmerzen-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/nabelschmerzen-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Umbilical pain during pregnancy ## Umbilical pain during pregnancy – Causes Abdominal pain during pregnancy can have various causes. Most often, they are related to the fact that the uterus grows with the baby and the skin of the abdomen stretches. This can cause an uncomfortable pain in the abdominal area. However, umbilical pain during pregnancy can be a symptom of more serious conditions. This includes appendicitis. Usually, the pain starts in the umbilical area and moves to the right iliac fossa. In the advanced stages of pregnancy, the location of the pain in appendicitis changes due to the considerable size of the uterus, which alters the position of other organs in the abdominal cavity. Quick diagnosis can be much more difficult in this situation. Towards the end of pregnancy, the umbilicus becomes bulging in many expectant mothers, which can also cause discomfort and unpleasant pain. Another possible cause of umbilical pain during pregnancy is an umbilical hernia. It is usually the result of weakening of the tissue that makes up the abdominal wall. The pain may also be accompanied by vomiting. In this case, a visit to the hospital is required to remove the hernia. In most cases, surgeons are able to accomplish this without surgery. However, if the hernia is incarcerated, surgery may be required. ## Umbilical pain during pregnancy – treatment If the pain in the umbilical area is mild, there are no other symptoms, and the pregnant woman suspects that it is caused by the growing uterus and stretching of the abdominal skin, there is no need to see a doctor or go to the hospital. On the other hand, if the pain in the umbilical area is strong and accompanied by fever, vomiting or other disturbing symptoms, a visit to the emergency room is necessary. In such a situation, diagnostics are performed in the form of ultrasound or laboratory tests. The doctor also examines the pregnant woman, including for the presence of peritoneal symptoms. Treatment depends on the particular cause. If the cause is an umbilical hernia, it is sometimes possible to drain the hernia, which leads to a regression of symptoms. If the cause of the umbilical pain is appendicitis, appendectomy is required. ## Umbilical pain in pregnancy – when to go to the doctor? Painful outbreaks during pregnancy are not always an indication for an urgent visit to the doctor or hospital. However, it is worth watching for alarming symptoms to determine when it is time to visit the emergency room. These include: - Fever > 38 degrees - Pain that is not relieved by painkillers - Vomiting - Diarrhea - Flatulence and bowel movements It is also advisable to see a doctor if the pain gets worse over time. Symptoms should not be underestimated, as many diseases have uncharacteristic symptoms during pregnancy. If symptoms are troubling, it is advisable to see your doctor, who may refer you to the hospital for further diagnostics. --- --- title: "Pregnancy after 30" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/schwangerschaft-nach-30" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Nowadays, many women have their child after the age of 30. However, the age at which a woman becomes a mother depends on a number of factors, such as her career plans, but also problems getting pregnant. Is pregnancy after 30 a high-risk pregnancy?" last_modified: "2026-01-21T12:42:11+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/schwangerschaft-nach-30" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/schwangerschaft-nach-30" --- # Pregnancy after 30 ## Pregnancy after 30 Pregnancy after the age of 30 is no surprise to gynecologists. In fact, more and more women are getting pregnant later. Expectant mothers should prepare for pregnancy earlier. A healthy lifestyle, physical exercise, folic acid supplementation, or a visit to the dentist are basic things to consider when planning for pregnancy. It is also advisable to catch up on missing vaccinations. There is no list of mandatory examinations for people planning pregnancy. However, it is advisable to have blood tests done, among other things, to rule out anemia or to start iron supplementation in time. Partners should abstain from stimulants, including alcohol and cigarettes. ## Pregnancy after 30 – possible complications Pregnancy in a woman in her 30s or a little later is usually associated with a similar risk of complications as in younger pregnant women. The same applies to the chances of getting pregnant. However, the older the woman, the lower the chances. This is related to ovarian reserve, which is individual for each woman. It is known that pregnancies after the age of 35 carry a higher risk of pregnancy problems and subsequent complications. Older women have a higher risk of chromosomal abnormalities, e.g. Down syndrome, but also of pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes or pregnancy-related hypertension. ## Pregnancy after 30 – pros and cons It is difficult to objectively determine the best time to conceive children. Figures show that the highest fertility and the lowest risk of complications occur in women between the ages of 25 and 26. However, these are only statistical data, and the decision to become a mother should not be based on them alone. The undeniable advantage for many mothers who become mothers in their 30s is that they have achieved career, financial, or partnership stability. Nowadays, the search for a partner takes place later, unlike 20 years ago, for example. The disadvantages of later motherhood include greater fertility problems and a gradually increasing risk of complications in the pregnancy itself and of the occurrence of malformations in the children. Therefore, the older a woman is, the more carefully she should prepare for pregnancy, and additional tests are added to diagnostics during pregnancy to allow for appropriate prophylaxis. The most important thing, however, is for parents to make a conscious decision to have children and to be guided not by statistics but by their own needs and feelings. --- --- title: "Glycerin suppositories in pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/glyzerin-zaepfchen-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Constipation during pregnancy is a relatively common condition. There are many over-the-counter preparations on the market that offer temporary relief from this type of discomfort. These include glycerin suppositories. Can they be used safely during pregnancy?" last_modified: "2026-01-21T14:40:03+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/glyzerin-zaepfchen-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/glyzerin-zaepfchen-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Glycerin suppositories in pregnancy ## Glycerin suppositories – mode of action Glycerin suppositories, as the name suggests, contain glycerin in their composition. This is an active substance that is classified as a fatty substance. Thanks to its properties, it not only facilitates the movement of fecal masses in the colon and rectum, but also locally irritates the mucous membrane of the last section of the digestive tract. Due to their mechanism of action and the absence of a drug in their composition, glycerin suppositories are considered one of the safest laxatives, which can be used practically without restrictions. It is also a preparation that is available without a prescription. ## Glycerin suppositories – are they safe during pregnancy? Pregnancy is a special time when the use of many medicines and supplements is prohibited due to possible or proven harmful effects on the pregnant woman or the developing fetus. For this reason, before using any preparation, it is important to consult your gynecologist, who can give you an answer to the question of safety of use based on his knowledge and your complete medical history. Glycerin suppositories are considered one of the safest methods of treating constipation. However, their use by pregnant women regularly divides the obstetrician community. The vast majority believe that glycerin suppositories can be used by pregnant women without hesitation because they do not contain a drug and their effect on the colon mucosa is mainly mechanical. However, experts sometimes claim that such stimulation of the peristaltic wave may lead to further intestinal contractions, which is not advisable during this period. Therefore, it is necessary to consult your gynecologist before taking it. ## Natural methods against constipation during pregnancy In addition to glycerin suppositories, there are also known all-natural and safe methods of treating constipation. These include: - Avoidance of fast food products with saturated trans fats in the nutrition - Increase the fiber content in the nutrition - More plant protein than animal protein in the daily nutrition - Drinking prune juice or on an empty stomach water with honey and lemon juice - Use flaxseed broth ## --- --- title: "Exercises during the postpartum period" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/uebungen-in-der-wochenbettphase" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Physical activity is very important both during pregnancy and after birth. Experts point out that exercise in the postpartum period should only be done under the supervision of a physical therapist and that you should wait for your gynecologist's approval to exercise completely freely. Find out what exercises are safe in the postpartum period." last_modified: "2026-01-21T11:12:27+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/uebungen-in-der-wochenbettphase" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/uebungen-in-der-wochenbettphase" --- # Exercises during the postpartum period ## Sport in the postpartum period – is it safe? Specialists in gynecology and obstetrics advise against intensive physical activity in the period after childbirth. This is due to the fact that it is a time of regeneration of the female body after pregnancy and childbirth. It is also a time of dynamic changes aimed at restoring the body to the way it was before pregnancy. Moreover, the postpartum period is also a time of wound healing after a possible C-section or perineal tear. Intensive physical activity can therefore lead to complications such as wound healing disorders or the occurrence of various infections. ## How do you move after birth? The postpartum period is an important time for a woman’s body to return to the state it was in nine months ago. For this reason, it requires a lot of patience and acceptance. Every body recovers at its own pace, so nothing should be imposed. According to the recommendations, physical activity should be interrupted during the delivery period and resumed six to eight weeks after birth with the approval of the attending physician. However, the postpartum period is a time when daily exercise, especially in the form of walking, is highly recommended. There is an increased risk of thromboembolic disease in the postpartum period and during pregnancy. Excessive lying down and lack of exercise are therefore not recommended. Of course, with a newborn at home, it is difficult to speak of adequate rest, but it is important to exercise not only at home, but also outside. Physical therapists recommend brisk walking as well as breathing and relaxation exercises. Exercises that affect the abdominal muscles, on the other hand, are strongly discouraged. It is best to consult a urogynecological physiotherapist who will show you safe postpartum exercises adapted to the needs and abilities of the individual woman. ## When can you start with the training? Sport, e.g. in the sense of a visit to the gym or abdominal training, is only possible after childbirth with the consent of the attending physician. In the case of a cesarean birth, a return to sports is possible later than in the case of a natural birth. The same applies to swimming pool visits, which should be avoided during the postpartum period. Physical activity should be started as soon as possible after birth. This is extremely important because of the risk of thrombosis and embolism mentioned earlier. The opportunities for physical activity depend on the type of delivery. After a C-section, a woman needs longer to move around than after a natural birth, where in most cases she can take care of her baby and get out of bed after only two hours. --- --- title: "Mood swings during pregnancy – Emotions during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/stimmungsschwankungen-in-der-schwangerschaft-emotionen-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "During pregnancy, many different changes take place in the mother-to-be's body. These include mood swings and emotional outbursts that complicate the everyday life of the pregnant woman. Learn what the difference is between mood swings and depression during pregnancy and how to manage your feelings during pregnancy." last_modified: "2026-01-21T15:01:48+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/stimmungsschwankungen-in-der-schwangerschaft-emotionen-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/stimmungsschwankungen-in-der-schwangerschaft-emotionen-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Mood swings during pregnancy – Emotions during pregnancy ## **Mood swings during pregnancy – causes** Many women report mood swings as one of the first symptoms to appear during pregnancy. The same is true for the menstrual cycle, where mood is often affected by differences in hormone levels. In addition, there are other factors that affect mood and its variability during pregnancy. The fear of pregnancy, the sense of responsibility, the concern for the health and development of the baby or the feeling of loneliness in a new situation, as well as the visible changes in the appearance of the body, make it much more difficult to deal with feelings. ## **How do you deal with feelings during pregnancy?** Every expectant mother should have a lot of understanding for herself and her feelings during pregnancy. It is at the same time a special time, but also a difficult and stressful time for many women. Mood swings during pregnancy are a common symptom that pregnant women should definitely not regret. The “hormonal storm” and the changes that take place in the mother-to-be’s body justify most of the emotions that occur during these nine months. Therefore, it is important that the people close to the pregnant woman support her and help her navigate her new reality. Talking with other expectant mothers, group activities or, if desired, therapy can also help. Professionals who work with pregnant women stress the importance of breathing, relaxation and calming exercises. You should definitely not neglect or hide your feelings. ## **Emotions during pregnancy – pregnancy depression** A separate issue related to emotions during pregnancy is pregnancy depression. Many people still underestimate the depressed mood and consider it a kind of normal condition. Women who are not supported by their partner or relatives and women who have not planned to have a child are more likely to suffer from depression during pregnancy. Symptoms of depression include thoughts of resignation, sleep disturbances, feelings of anxiety, or loss of previous interests. Unlike mood swings, when symptoms appear, it is necessary to see an expert. Psychological therapy also plays an important role in treatment. According to the current organizational standard for perinatal care, the assessment of the risk and severity of depressive symptoms is the responsibility of the gynecologist during the visit between the 11th and 14th weeks of pregnancy and that between the 33rd and 37th weeks. --- --- title: "Tattoo during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/tattoo-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "More and more people choose to permanently decorate their body, such as a tattoo. However, there are moments, such as pregnancy, when it is worth postponing the treatment. Is it safe to get a tattoo during pregnancy, and what are the potential risks?" last_modified: "2026-01-21T12:06:37+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/tattoo-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/tattoo-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Tattoo during pregnancy ## Tattooing during pregnancy – is it safe? Tattooing is becoming more and more popular, especially among young people. In this way, they want to mark their individuality or preserve events or symbols that are important to them on their skin. However, many women wonder if tattooing is safe during pregnancy or when trying to have a baby. Although professional tattoo studios follow the hygiene rules when tattooing and test the inks to make sure they are safe, tattooing during pregnancy is not safe. First of all, the inks used in tattooing have not been tested for their safety for pregnant women. Therefore, it is not known exactly what effects they might have on a developing fetus and what time during pregnancy might be the safest. In addition, a pregnant woman’s skin, like her entire body, changes during these nine months. It is more sensitive and susceptible to damage, so a procedure as invasive as tattooing could lead to a serious skin reaction or local infection because the immune system is reduced during this time. There is also the problem of pain, which should be avoided by the pregnant woman and can even contribute to the induction of premature labor. It should be remembered that tattooing is a process in which the continuity of the tissue is broken and blood comes into contact with the needle and ink. If proper care and sufficient hygiene rules are not observed, the transmission of pathogens of hepatitis B and C and even HIV may occur. These are chronic and, in the case of HIV, incurable diseases that can permanently affect the development of the fetus, cause miscarriages or congenital infections in the newborn. For this reason, it is advisable to postpone the decision to get a tattoo until the end of pregnancy. ## How to take care of a tattoo during pregnancy? If the tattoo was done before pregnancy and no pathogens were transmitted through the blood, it does not pose a risk to the developing fetus. The rules for care also do not change significantly compared to before pregnancy, so it is worth remembering: - Cream the tattoo with a high sunscreen or protect it from sun exposure - Moisturize the skin using products that have been tested and do not cause allergic reactions - Follow the recommendations of your tattoo artist who did the tattooing - Ensure sufficient fluid intake --- --- title: "Listeriosis in pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/listeriose-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Pregnant women should pay attention to the list of products that are prohibited in the refrigerator for expectant mothers. Eating them can put them at risk of contracting listeriosis, a bacterial zoonosis that is especially risky for pregnant women. What are the symptoms and how is listeriosis treated in pregnancy?" last_modified: "2026-01-27T12:03:06+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/listeriose-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/listeriose-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Listeriosis in pregnancy ## **Listeriosis – what is it?** Listeriosis is a bacterial zoonosis caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. Infection occurs via the oral route through ingestion of products containing listeriosis bacteria. The source of the bacteria can be raw meat and unpasteurized cheese, as well as fish and seafood. Listeria is also transmitted through raw and unwashed fruits and vegetables. Therefore, it is important to wash them thoroughly before eating them and not to eat raw meat, fish or unpasteurized dairy products during pregnancy. Infections can also occur when eating ice cream at popular food stalls, especially in seaside resorts, which often do not meet the standards required by the sanitary inspectorate. ## **Listeriosis in pregnancy – symptoms** In most cases, listeriosis causes no symptoms in healthy people with a well-functioning immune system. However, pregnant women are more susceptible to full-blown listeriosis due to their weakened immune systems. Flu-like symptoms may occur, including fever and bone and joint pain. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea are also common. If you suspect the disease, do not hesitate to see your doctor as soon as possible, who will diagnose listeriosis and initiate the appropriate treatment. ## **Listeriosis in pregnancy – treatment** Due to its bacterial cause, listeriosis requires treatment with antibiotics. Ampicillin or erythromycin are most commonly used for this purpose in pregnancy. ## **Listeriosis in pregnancy – the risk** Listeriosis is usually not associated with complications for the pregnant woman, but it can be particularly dangerous for the baby. If infection occurs, premature birth may result. In this case, the newborn may have symptoms of pneumonia or septicemia, which is a generalized infection. The baby may also have skin lesions. The nervous system may also be affected. During pregnancy, one of the possible complications of listeriosis is intrauterine growth retardation and, in the worst case, miscarriage. ## **Listeriosis in pregnancy – prevention** To avoid listeriosis infection during pregnancy, the expectant mother should avoid contact with raw meat and unprocessed dairy products. Experts point out that a cutting board should not be used for raw meat as well as vegetables or fruits. Bacteria die at high temperatures, so careful and appropriate heat treatment of products is very important. Vegetables and fruits, on the other hand, should be washed thoroughly before consumption. In this way, the risk of contracting listeriosis during pregnancy is minimized. --- --- title: "Whirlpool during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/whirlpool-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "The whirlpool is a common attraction in most hotels, spas or tourist resorts. Using a whirlpool is one of the best forms of relaxation for many people. In addition, it has health benefits. Is pregnancy the right time to use a whirlpool? Are hot baths safe during pregnancy?" last_modified: "2026-01-21T12:46:26+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/whirlpool-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/whirlpool-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Whirlpool during pregnancy ## Whirlpool – advantages Among the advantages of the whirlpool, in addition to the obvious relaxing and restorative properties, are the following: - Reduction of back pain - Elimination of swelling - Muscle relaxation - Improving the quality of sleep - Increase skin elasticity ## Whirlpool during pregnancy – is it safe? The whirlpool is characterized by the fact that the water is much warmer than in a swimming pool or a normal shower. The same applies to the increasingly popular thermal springs. Experts advise against hot baths during pregnancy. Such hot water can cause bleeding in the genital area, for example. It also has a negative effect on the blood supply to the placenta. In extreme cases, it can lead to premature birth. The whirlpool itself is safe during pregnancy. However, the most important thing is the right water temperature, which should not be significantly higher than the body temperature (about 37 °C). However, it is recommended that expectant mothers who suffer from recurrent infections of the female intimate area should refrain from such baths. ## Whirlpool or swimming pool during pregnancy – what to choose? For pregnant women, swimming pool visits are one of the best physical activities during these nine months. Nowadays, there are many different types of classes that are specifically designed for expectant mothers. They work most muscles, relax the body and reduce the swelling that occurs during pregnancy. However, it is advisable to ask the treating doctor beforehand if there are any objections to swimming. The whirlpool can also be a form of activity during pregnancy, but the water must not be hot. Women with pregnancies at risk and those who have experienced spotting in the genital area should avoid going to swimming pools. It is also a good idea to use vaginal probiotics to reduce the risk of infection that can be caused by swimming in a pool or whirlpool. --- --- title: "HBs in pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/hbs-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "During pregnancy, the woman's health is regularly monitored by the attending physician. One of the tests routinely performed is the test for HBs antigen in the mother's blood. What is HBs antigen and when should it be tested?" last_modified: "2026-01-27T09:25:46+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/hbs-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/hbs-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # HBs in pregnancy ## **What is the HBs antigen?** The HBs antigen is a protein found on the surface of the HBV virus. This pathogen is responsible for the development of hepatitis B, which in some cases leads to liver cirrhosis. The HBs antigen plays a key role in the diagnosis of HBV infection, as it is the marker that first appears in the human bloodstream after the pathogen enters the body. Moreover, this protein is detectable before the onset of clinical symptoms such as jaundice and deterioration of liver parameters in the form of elevated ALT and AST levels. The HBs antigen is present in the acute phase of the disease and then disappears, only to reappear in the bloodstream in smaller amounts in the chronic phase. For this reason, further serological and molecular testing is required for detection to assess disease progression. The virus is transmitted from person to person through contact with blood or body fluids of an infected person. Infection can also occur through sexual contact. Since 1994, every newborn is vaccinated against HBV unless contraindicated, and the full vaccination series is completed at 6 months of age with the third dose of vaccine. Vaccination provides complete protection against the virus for at least 25 years. ## **When should HBs testing be performed in pregnancy?** According to the current standard of perinatal care, every pregnant woman should be tested for HBs antigen and possible HBV infection. If the result is negative, the woman is considered healthy and no further testing is required during pregnancy. The possible presence of HBs antigen, suggestive of acute infection, necessitates advanced diagnosis and appropriate birth planning. Immediately after birth, the newborn must be treated with anti-HBs and anti-HBc immunoglobulin. Caesarean sections are also discouraged. These procedures are intended to reduce the risk of transmission of infection from mother to child during birth as much as possible. However, it is worth mentioning that HBV infections in people born after 1994 or in people vaccinated against this pathogen are rare in our country. Nevertheless, there are still situations when a person is an HBV carrier without being aware of this fact. For this reason, this test continues to play an important role in the care of pregnant women. --- --- title: "Signs of pregnancy before the test" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/anzeichen-einer-schwangerschaft-vor-dem-test" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "For many women, a positive pregnancy test is the first indication that conception has occurred. However, in most cases, the first stages of pregnancy are accompanied by other symptoms that may indicate pregnancy. When should you take a pregnancy test and what are the symptoms before taking a pregnancy test?" last_modified: "2026-01-21T13:57:59+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/anzeichen-einer-schwangerschaft-vor-dem-test" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/anzeichen-einer-schwangerschaft-vor-dem-test" --- # Signs of pregnancy before the test ## What are the first symptoms of pregnancy? The first symptoms associated with the presence of pregnancy are very non-specific and may be caused by other factors, such as an infection in the gastrointestinal tract. The first and therefore so-called presumptive pregnancy symptoms include: - Morning sickness and vomiting - Pain and tenderness of the breasts - Frequent urination and urge to urinate - Chronic fatigue and fainting spells - Hypersensitivity to certain tastes and odors The appearance of these symptoms is related to the increasing concentration of hormones such as chorionic gonadotropin and the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. In addition, many of these symptoms occur before the date of expected menstruation, which for many women is the time when they decide to take a pregnancy test. However, not all symptoms are associated with pregnancy, and their occurrence is individual for each woman. ## When should you take a pregnancy test? A pregnancy test detects the beta subunit of a characteristic protein produced in large quantities in the early stages of pregnancy – chorionic gonadotropin. They rely primarily on finding an increased amount of it in the woman’s urine. Such a test is available in almost every pharmacy and can be performed by the woman at home. If the result is inconclusive, it is advisable to see a specialist and have the beta-hCG serum level determined. It is best to perform the pregnancy test on the day of the expected menstruation. With modern tests available in pharmacies, pregnancy can be detected as early as 7 days after conception, earlier than the time of expected menstruation. However, to reduce the risk of an inconclusive result, experts recommend taking the test only on the day of the expected period. ## Can a pregnancy test provide a reliable diagnosis of pregnancy? A pregnancy test is only considered a probable sign of pregnancy. This means that a positive result can also occur under conditions other than pregnancy. These include tumors, mainly ovarian tumors, which produce beta-hCG and can therefore give a false-positive pregnancy test result. Sure signs of pregnancy: - Detection of the fetus in ultrasound - Feeling for fetal movements - Baby’s heart rate visible --- --- title: "Pre-eclampsia in pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/praeeklampsie-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication that is preventable today. Adequate early assessment of risk allows appropriate and effective management. However, it is important to get screened in the first trimester of pregnancy. Learn more about preventing preeclampsia." last_modified: "2026-01-27T09:12:10+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/praeeklampsie-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/praeeklampsie-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Pre-eclampsia in pregnancy ## **Preeclampsia – what is it?** Preeclampsia used to be called pregnancy poisoning. The name comes from the fact that the mother-to-be’s body is “poisoned” by the developing pregnancy. Preeclampsia is the result of abnormal vascularization during the formation of the placenta in the early stages of pregnancy. This, in turn, leads, in short, to obstruction of placental flow in the third trimester, development of hypertension in the pregnant woman, and other complications. ## **Preeclampsia – Symptoms** Symptoms of pre-eclampsia include: - Blood pressure >140/90 mmHg - Proteinuria > 0.3g/24h on urine sample - Headache - Visual disturbances - Stomach pain - Nausea - Blood coagulation disorders - Abnormal currents during ultrasound examination ## **Preeclampsia- Diagnosis** The diagnosis of preeclampsia is made based on the symptoms present. Proteinuria and hypertension are the most common. There may also be growth disturbances of the fetus. In addition, disorders of liver and kidney function occur. Liver and kidney parameters in the form of elevated AST or ALT levels and creatinine are also abnormal. These must be monitored continuously if preeclampsia is suspected. It is also very important to monitor the well-being of the fetus, as growth restriction and abnormal Doppler currents on ultrasound are among the criteria for the diagnosis of preeclampsia. ## **Preeclampsia – Treatment** The only effective treatment for preeclampsia is causal treatment, i.e. delivery. The decision about this depends on the symptoms present and the clinical condition of the pregnant woman, as well as the well-being of the baby. Antihypertensive treatment is essential, but if symptoms are severe, termination of pregnancy is required. ## **Preeclampsia – Prevention** It is now possible to prevent pre-eclampsia in pregnancy. In the first trimester, specialists calculate the risk of fetal hypotrophy and preeclampsia at certain weeks of pregnancy, as well as the risk of chromosomal abnormalities, based on a composite test and ultrasound examination. If this risk exceeds 1:150, the pregnant woman should take acetylsalicylic acid at a dose of 150 mg per night. It is important to take this prophylaxis before the 16th week of pregnancy, i.e., before the placenta and vascular system are fully formed. Usually, this supplementation is continued until the 36th week of pregnancy. It is known that the risk of preeclampsia before 34 weeks of gestation decreases by 80% when acetylsalicylic acid is taken. Another useful test to determine the risk of preeclampsia is the sFlt-1/PLGF index, which is the placental growth factor and the soluble receptor for vascular endothelial growth factor type 1. Their relationship to each other can predict the occurrence of preeclampsia within the next week. This allows specialized care for women at risk of preeclampsia and prevention of severe symptoms. --- --- title: "Evening primrose oil during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/nachtkerzenoel-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Nowadays, many women use various supplements of natural and plant origin. Among them, evening primrose oil is becoming increasingly popular. But is it safe to use it during pregnancy? Find out about the effects and properties of evening primrose oil." last_modified: "2026-01-21T14:52:44+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/nachtkerzenoel-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/nachtkerzenoel-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Evening primrose oil during pregnancy ## Evening primrose oil – effects Evening primrose oil has many properties. Most of them are due to the polyunsaturated fatty acids OMEGA- 6 or DHA contained in the composition. Therefore, it is used to support the appearance of skin, hair and nails. It is also recognized as a remedy for premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Many women use it for problems with dry skin or vaginal dryness. There are no conclusive scientific studies on which to base the properties of evening primrose oil, but it has been known for years among natural food ingredients and has many supporters. ## Evening primrose oil – can you take it during pregnancy? The issue of nutritional supplementation during pregnancy remains controversial. However, in most cases, experts agree that the use of home methods in reasonable quantities is not harmful in uncomplicated pregnancies. Many expectant mothers use evening primrose oil to improve skin hydration. Some couples use evening primrose oil to increase their chances of getting pregnant. In fact, there is a theory associated with promoting conception through the properties of the oil. This is not scientifically proven, but there is no contraindication to its use during (and before) ovulation. ## Evening primrose oil before childbirth Many midwives advise perineal massage at the end of pregnancy, which can facilitate a woman’s natural birth. One of the possible substances that can be used in the massage is evening primrose oil. In addition, it is believed to support the occurrence of regular uterine contractions and have a softening effect on the widening cervix. However, it is best to ask your attending physician or midwife for their opinion. It is also important that you take supplements or herbal preparations in the dosage recommended by the manufacturers and use products from reliable sources and trusted suppliers. ## --- --- title: "Sleep apnea during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/schlafapnoe-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Obstructive sleep apnea is not only the domain of older, overweight people, but also occurs frequently in pregnant women. According to studies, more than 25% of expectant mothers are affected by this problem in the third trimester of pregnancy. However, not everyone is aware of the consequences associated with sleep apnea. What are the causes and consequences of sleep apnea in pregnancy?" last_modified: "2026-01-26T15:41:12+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/schlafapnoe-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/schlafapnoe-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Sleep apnea during pregnancy ## **Sleep apnea during pregnancy – symptoms** Obstructive sleep apnea (OBPS) most commonly affects obese people, the elderly, and cigarette smokers. In this disease, the soft parts of the throat collapse, causing shallow breathing and respiratory failure. Snoring is one of the characteristic symptoms of the disease. There may also be excessive daytime sleepiness and the need for additional naps. Diagnosing apnea in pregnancy is difficult because sleepiness can occur independently as one of the symptoms during these nine months. To diagnose sleep apnea in pregnancy, a test – polysomnography – is performed. In most cases, it is the expectant mother’s partners or relatives who are the first to notice the symptoms of apnea in pregnancy. ## **Sleep apnea during pregnancy – causes** During pregnancy, numerous changes occur in the body of the expectant mother. These include hormonal changes. An increase in estrogen levels can contribute to swelling of the nasal mucosa and secretion production, thus affecting the patency of the nose. Progesterone, on the other hand, increases respiratory drive. These changes contribute to an increased risk of sleep apnea during pregnancy. Other causes of OBPS during pregnancy include obesity and fatty tissue gain, particularly in the face and neck. This, in turn, impairs airway permeability. Due to the enlargement of the uterus during the following months of pregnancy, the functional lung capacity is reduced, which favors, for example, sats. In addition, the accumulation of fluid in body tissues in the form of edema, e.g. in the neck, plays a role in the development of respiratory failure. ## **Sleep apnea in pregnancy – effects** Obstructive sleep apnea prevents good and restful sleep. The resulting sleep pauses and decreased satiety in turn lead to activation of the sympathetic nervous system as well as a decrease in leptin secretion and an increase in ghrelin, the hormones responsible for fat and carbohydrate metabolism. In addition, respiratory failure negatively affects blood flow and oxygenation of placental tissue. The consequences of sleep apnea in pregnancy include: - Development of hypertension during pregnancy - increased risk of pre-eclampsia - reduced growth of the fetus - gestational diabetes - increased risk of premature birth - lower Apgar score According to studies, women with obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to deliver by cesarean section during pregnancy than the healthy population. --- --- title: "Preparation of the child for the birth of a sibling" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/vorbereitung-des-kindes-auf-die-geburt-eines-geschwisters" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "The time of waiting for the birth of a child is a special time in the life of every family. For a young child, the idea of a sibling evokes many emotions that vary depending on the child's age and how parents prepare him or her for the birth of a younger sibling. Here's what to consider and how to talk to your child about siblings." last_modified: "2026-01-21T14:57:04+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/vorbereitung-des-kindes-auf-die-geburt-eines-geschwisters" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/vorbereitung-des-kindes-auf-die-geburt-eines-geschwisters" --- # Preparation of the child for the birth of a sibling ## **How do you prepare your child for the birth of a sibling?** The birth of a sibling is a very important event in the life of a young child. For this reason, parents should not underestimate the emotions involved. Any change can trigger a whole range of emotions, from joy to understandable fear or uncertainty. The child’s new role (big brother or big sister) and the fact that parents are no longer “exclusive” are events that significantly change the child’s functioning. It is best to explain the situation to the child and answer his or her questions. When this is difficult, many parents turn to manuals or special books that explain the upcoming changes in an understandable way. The earlier you talk to the child and prepare him for the birth of a sibling, the easier it will be for the child to accept the changes in the mother’s body – that is, the growing belly, but also possible hospitalization and the associated separation, if this is necessary during pregnancy. Many experts also advise including the child in preparations for the birth of a sibling. Choosing a stroller or a name for the baby together builds a bond even before the little brother or sister is born. ## **What age difference is best?** There is no specific rule for what age difference between siblings is best. It is up to the parents to decide when they want to have another child and when the right time is. Children adapt very well to change, but how they react to a new family member is a very individual matter. If the children are of a similar age (e.g. 2 years apart), they can play together and spend time together. However, this requires that there are two young children in the house at the beginning. The older the child is, the more responsible he or she will be towards younger siblings. The decision to have more children should be a conscious one, guided by feelings. ## **When should you tell a child about a younger sibling?** Experts and psychologists basically point out that you should not wait too long to tell a young child that he or she is going to have a sibling. The worst thing is when the child, instead of talking openly with parents, accidentally learns about it from other people. However, it is better to wait until the “safe” week of pregnancy, for example, after the ultrasound examination in the first trimester, when the risk of pregnancy loss decreases significantly. Otherwise, it would be very difficult to explain to the little one what a miscarriage is or why there is no younger sibling in the mother’s womb. On the other hand, however, it is better not to wait too long for the toddler to learn about the pregnancy, because if he happens to learn about it from another person, he might feel insecure and perceive a younger sibling as a threat. Jealousy about the arrival of a sibling is understandable and natural, but good preparation of the child can minimize the negative effects and make it easier to adjust to the new circumstances. --- --- title: "Boston fever in pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/boston-fieber-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Boston fever belongs to the group of infectious diseases of childhood. If a pregnant woman catches it in the first trimester, it can lead to serious complications. How can I contract Boston fever and what are the symptoms?" last_modified: "2026-01-26T15:31:12+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/boston-fieber-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/boston-fieber-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Boston fever in pregnancy ## **Boston disease in pregnancy – what is it?** Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMS), popularly known as Boston disease, is a viral infectious disease. It is caused by enteroviruses including Coxackie A. Infection occurs through droplet infection. Pregnant women are most commonly infected by their preschool-aged children. Expectant mothers who work in daycare centers or nurseries also have a higher risk of contracting Boston disease. The incubation period of the disease is three to five days. The ill person infects others whenever skin lesions are present. The fever usually resolves after 48 hours, and the skin lesions persist for about 7-10 days. Nail lesions, on the other hand, take much longer to heal. ## **Boston disease in pregnancy – symptoms** As the name of the disease suggests, the hands, feet and mouth are affected. The typical symptom is a rash on the tongue, palate and mucous membranes of the cheeks, as well as on the palms of the hands and feet. The skin lesions are painful but not itchy. They usually appear 2 days after the fever. A few weeks after the first symptoms appear, nail changes in the form of so-called beau lines may appear, as well as characteristic peeling of the skin on the hands and feet. Some patients also develop symptoms related to the digestive and respiratory systems. Sometimes Boston disease is accompanied by herpes disease, which is due to the same cause of the disease. ## **Boston fever in pregnancy – is it dangerous?** Boston fever in pregnancy can lead to complications. The most dangerous time to contract the mouth and throat disease is during the first trimester of pregnancy. It can cause birth defects and even miscarriage. The more advanced the pregnancy, the lower the risk of complications. If the infection occurs before the actual birth, the disease can appear in the newborn. Most often, however, the course of Boston disease in the youngest is asymptomatic. ## **Boston fever in pregnancy – treatment** Treatment of Boston fever is purely symptomatic. Paracetamol can be used for fever in pregnancy. If the lesions in the mouth are painful, hot and acidic meals should be avoided, as these further irritate the affected mucous membranes. Rest is also recommended. --- --- title: "Is it advisable to ride a bicycle during pregnancy?" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/ist-es-ratsam-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft-fahrrad-zu-fahren" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Physical activity is a very important element during pregnancy. Expectant mothers often wonder which sport to choose and which sports are contraindicated during pregnancy. Find out if it is possible to ride a bike during pregnancy." last_modified: "2026-01-26T15:06:08+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/ist-es-ratsam-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft-fahrrad-zu-fahren" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/ist-es-ratsam-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft-fahrrad-zu-fahren" --- # Is it advisable to ride a bicycle during pregnancy? ## **When is it okay to bike during pregnancy?** Cycling is very popular among many of us. It is an activity that does not require any special skills or equipment and is therefore accessible to practically everyone. Even before pregnancy, many women use their bikes regularly for weekend trips or, for example, for the daily commute to work. However, when it comes to the period of pregnancy, which is a special phase in a woman’s life, the issue of cycling is not entirely clear. Of course, regular physical activity is one of the basic elements of self-care during pregnancy, along with a healthy and balanced diet. However, experts point out that women in advanced pregnancy should not ride a bicycle, and often this limit is already postponed to the beginning of the second trimester. It is recognized that women can ride bicycles in early pregnancy because the abdomen is still small and therefore there is less risk of injury. Nevertheless, many doctors or trainers advise switching to another, safer activity during pregnancy. ## **Contraindications to cycling during pregnancy** Cycling is not recommended for pregnant women mainly because of the risk of injury. However, there are also absolute contraindications, where the expectant mother is not only not allowed to ride a bike, but usually not allowed to do any other sports or activities. These contraindications include: - High-risk pregnancies - shortened cervix - threat of premature birth - placenta previa. There are also other contraindications, so before starting any physical activity during pregnancy, it is advisable to ask your gynecologist if it poses a risk to the proper course of pregnancy. ## **Recommended sports for pregnant women** Physical activity during pregnancy depends largely on how active and athletic a woman was before pregnancy. If the expectant mother was regularly involved in competitive sports, different rules apply to her than to a pregnant woman who was not particularly active in sports before pregnancy. As a general rule, you should not start regular physical activity in the first trimester if you have not done much before. Daily walks or stretching exercises are advisable. It is a good idea to participate in group classes for pregnant women. Many pregnant women also choose to go to the swimming pool. It is advisable to ask the attending physician for permission before starting this type of activity and to check if there are any contraindications. It is very important to avoid sports where there is a risk of injury. These include martial arts, skiing and team games. --- --- title: "High heart rate during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/hohe-herzfrequenz-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "During pregnancy, many changes take place in the body of the expectant mother. They are designed to create the best possible conditions for the baby's development and growth in the uterine cavity. Some of them affect the cardiovascular system. Find out if a high heart rate during pregnancy can be a symptom of complications in pregnancy." last_modified: "2026-01-22T15:29:01+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/hohe-herzfrequenz-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/hohe-herzfrequenz-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # High heart rate during pregnancy ## **High heart rate during pregnancy – Causes** During pregnancy, there are numerous changes in the cardiovascular system. The most important of these are an increase in heartbeat volume, an increase in circulating blood volume and a decrease in blood pressure. In addition, there is a dilation of the blood vessels. In addition, the physiological change consists in an acceleration of the heart rate by about 20 beats per minute. This means that a heart rate of 90 beats per minute in pregnant women should not be a cause for concern in most cases. ## **High heart rate during pregnancy – symptoms** Most often, pregnant women who have a high heart rate complain of a feeling of palpitations, faster fatigue and subjective discomfort. Chest pain may also occur. Most often, these symptoms occur during the day. However, sometimes other symptoms such as flushing or shortness of breath occur along with an accelerated heart rate. In such a situation, it is advisable to consult a doctor and look for a possible cause for the symptoms that occur. ## **High heart rate during pregnancy – does it mean something dangerous?** High heart rate in pregnancy can be not only a physiological change during pregnancy, but also one of the symptoms of complications that occur during these nine months. Heart palpitations (tachycardia) is one of the symptoms of conditions such as: - Hyperthyroidism - anemia - heart defects - cardiac arrhythmias If an expectant mother suffers from high pulse rate, dizziness, shortness of breath or dark circles under the eyes, she should immediately consult her doctor. Diseases whose symptoms include an accelerated pulse must be diagnosed and treated accordingly. ## High pulse in pregnancy – what tests should be performed? If the expectant mother complains of palpitations and an increased pulse rate, the first thing that is usually done is an ECG. This should be analyzed by a cardiologist, who will refer the pregnant woman to an echocardiogram or Holter ECG if in doubt or for further diagnosis. Laboratory tests ordered in pregnant women with a high heart rate include TSH, fT3, and morphology. These can detect hyperthyroidism and anemia. If the cause of the presenting symptoms is cardiac in nature, the pregnant woman should be monitored by a cardiologist during and after pregnancy. --- --- title: "Sage during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/salbei-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Pregnancy is a special time when the use of many medicines and herbs is prohibited. Sage is also included in this group by many gynecological societies. What are the properties of sage and what can its use during pregnancy?" last_modified: "2026-01-21T15:06:22+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/salbei-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/salbei-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Sage during pregnancy ## **Sage – properties** Sage leaves are a rich source of tannins, phytoestrogens, carotene and vitamins B, A and C. They are also known for their antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and blood sugar and lipid lowering properties. In its composition sage also contains large amounts of essential oils rich in substances such as camphor, bornel, cineol, thujone and pinene. ## **Sage – Uses** Due to its significant amount of natural ingredients with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and microbiological effects, sage has found use in the treatment of many diseases. The most popular is the use of ointment solutions for rinsing the mouth. This practice is particularly effective for all types of stomatitis, recurrent aphthae or thrush. In addition, taking sage infusions can bring noticeable benefits to those who struggle with heartburn and hyperacidity. It has also been found that regular intake of sage tea can lower blood sugar levels and “bad” cholesterol. However, it should be remembered that the use of this type of herb should never replace medication prescribed by a doctor, but should only support the healing process. ## **Sage in pregnancy – is it safe?** Despite its beneficial effects on human health, the use of sage during pregnancy is contraindicated. And this is because of the essential oils contained in it, which have a toxic effect on the developing fetus and in some cases can lead to miscarriage. This is, of course, provided that sage is taken regularly in certain quantities. Nevertheless, experts unanimously advise against taking it during pregnancy because of the possible side effects. An exception is gargling with an infusion of sage. It does not enter the body in this way and therefore has no effect on the developing baby. ## **Other herbs in pregnancy** The use of herbs during pregnancy is still an unsolved problem. This is due to the fact that there are no objective studies that clearly define the effects of each herb on the pregnant woman and the development of the fetus. Nevertheless, a classification has been made that informs which herbs are safe during pregnancy and which should be avoided during this period. It should also be noted that many of the listed herbs may interact with medications taken daily by the pregnant woman; therefore, it is necessary to consult a gynecologist before using them. Herbs that are relatively safe during pregnancy: - Ginger - Melissa - Nettle - St. John’s wort - Calendula - Chamomile - Mint - Flaxseed Herbs that are contraindicated in pregnancy: - Yarrow - Dandelion - Aloe vera - Wormwood - Clove root - Ginseng - Savory - Common juniper --- --- title: "Progesterone standards in pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/progesteronstandards-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Progesterone is a hormone that is essential for the normal development of pregnancy from the first days of pregnancy. In some cases, a progesterone test is ordered for expectant mothers. Sometimes supplementation is also required. Find out about the normal values for progesterone in pregnancy and the risk of too low a value." last_modified: "2026-01-26T14:38:05+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/progesteronstandards-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/progesteronstandards-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Progesterone standards in pregnancy ## **When is progesterone tested in pregnancy?** Progesterone in pregnancy is not a mandatory test for every expectant mother. To perform the test, the doctor should have certain indications for it. These include menstrual irregularities, problems getting pregnant or a miscarriage in the past. In most cases, when a doctor orders a progesterone test, he wants to confirm or rule out a so-called luteal insufficiency, which can be the cause of these disorders. In the later weeks of pregnancy, progesterone testing tends not to be done, and progesterone supplementation is considered depending on the presence of indications, such as a past premature birth. ## **What are the progesterone levels in pregnancy?** If the gynecologist recommends a progesterone test, he should evaluate the results. This is because he will be able to relate them to the clinical condition and suggest appropriate further action to the expectant mother. Progesterone norms vary from laboratory to laboratory. The norms for progesterone also vary depending on the week of pregnancy. Initially, the hormone is produced by the corpus luteum at a rate of 25-50 mg per 24 hours. This corresponds to an average serum concentration of 8-48 ng/ml. At the time of delivery, the placenta produces about 250 mg of progesterone per day, with concentrations reaching 200 ng/ml. Interestingly, progesterone production is higher in twin pregnancies, up to 600 mg/day. ## **Too little progesterone during pregnancy** Too low a level of progesterone can make it difficult for pregnancy to occur. It is involved in the implantation of the embryo and also affects the mother’s tolerance to the tissues of the fetus. In expectant mothers, low progesterone levels can lead to various complications, such as premature birth. Adequate progesterone levels keep the uterus relaxed so that labor does not begin too early. If progesterone levels are too low, the gynecologist can prescribe a progesterone supplement. ## **Progesterone in pregnancy – Duphaston and lutein** Pregnant women are often prescribed Duphaston or Lutein by their gynecologist. These are two preparations that increase progesterone levels, the difference being that Duphaston, unlike Lutein, is its synthetic counterpart, Dydrogesterone. Despite the similarities between these drugs, they are prescribed for specific (and different from each other) situations. Duphastone is most commonly used in women who are experiencing what is called luteal insufficiency early in pregnancy. Lutein, on the other hand, is used for expectant mothers with impending preterm birth. In this case, it is administered vaginally and has a topical effect. Progesterone should not be taken as a sole supplement, however, due in part to contraindications to its use. These include, for example, active thromboembolic disease or breast cancer. Progesterone may also affect water retention in the body or aggravate heart failure and migraine headaches. --- --- title: "Over carried pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/uebertragene-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "The due date determined at the beginning of pregnancy is a guideline. Many women give birth both before and after this date. However, there is a certain point at which the continuation of the pregnancy may pose a risk. When is it called a transferred pregnancy and what is worth knowing about it?" last_modified: "2026-01-21T15:12:47+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/uebertragene-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/uebertragene-schwangerschaft" --- # Over carried pregnancy ## **When is a pregnancy term?** The due date is determined by an ultrasound examination in the first trimester or by the date of the last menstrual period. However, this is an approximate date so that the pregnancy can be monitored throughout. A pregnancy is called full term from the 37th week of gestation. The due date, on the other hand, is at the 40th week. Pregnancies up to the 42nd week (41+6) are considered term. After that, after the 42nd week, it is a transferred pregnancy, which can have serious consequences, the most serious of which is intrauterine fetal death. To prevent this, the birth is induced early enough. The decision on the date of delivery is made by the doctors based on the results of, for example, an ECG or ultrasound examination, as well as any complications during the pregnancy. ## **An over carried pregnancy- what is worth knowing?** Many expectant mothers, especially towards the end of pregnancy, cannot wait for the birth, among other reasons because of the abdomen, which makes it difficult to perform everyday activities, or because of rapid fatigue or sleepiness. If the pregnancy is progressing physiologically and there are no signs of premature delivery, a pregnant woman can use home methods after her due date to speed up delivery. Recommended methods include nipple stimulation or eating spicy foods. Many specialists also recommend sexual intercourse (if there are no contraindications). If home remedies are unsuccessful, the expectant mother is admitted to the hospital for induction of labor. Due to the higher risk of complications in pregnancy after the due date, every pregnant woman should have ECG recordings to obtain information about the well-being of the fetus. Interestingly, one of the most common causes of transferred pregnancy is incorrect determination of the due date. Reasons for this may include irregular menstrual cycles, failure to correct the due date despite the discrepancy during the first trimester examination, or, for example, late reporting to the gynecologist during pregnancy. ## When is a delivery induced? The timing of labor induction depends on the previous course of pregnancy, existing complications or, for example, the estimated weight of the fetus. In many situations, it is necessary to induce labor earlier, even before the due date. This occurs, for example, in cases of hypertension, diabetes, or cholestasis. The treatment of multiple pregnancies also varies. However, if there are no complications and the ECG recordings are normal, labor is induced after the 41st week of pregnancy, but before the completion of the 42nd week. ## **Over carried pregnancy – complications** A transferred pregnancy carries a particularly high risk of placental insufficiency, which can lead to hypoxia and even intrauterine fetal death. For this reason, the pregnant woman undergoes an ultrasound examination after the due date to determine the baby’s well-being. In the case of a transferred pregnancy, thrombosis or anencephaly can also occur with serious consequences. Babies born after 42 weeks have a characteristic appearance – dry skin or absence of fetal mucus. There is also a greater risk of meconium aspiration syndrome. --- --- title: "Sleep during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/schlaf-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "For years, experts have been pointing out the important role that healthy sleep plays in our lives. Pregnancy is a time when many changes take place in the body. One of them that expectant mothers notice is the sleepiness that already occurs in the first weeks of pregnancy. Find out what is the best sleeping position during pregnancy and learn how to sleep better." last_modified: "2026-01-26T14:29:08+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/schlaf-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/schlaf-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Sleep during pregnancy ## **Sleep problems during pregnancy** Many pregnant women complain about sleep problems during pregnancy. The most common problem is excessive sleepiness, which already occurs in the first trimester. Naps and increasing fatigue are part of everyday life for many expectant mothers. This is due, among other things, to a physiological increase in the concentration of progesterone in the pregnant woman’s body. In addition, sleep problems during pregnancy can also be a symptom of various complications that occur during pregnancy. They can be a symptom of abnormal blood sugar levels in the context of gestational diabetes, as well as anemia or hypothyroidism. Mandatory examinations during pregnancy allow early detection of a possible condition and initiation of treatment. There is also a large group of pregnant women whose sleep problem is not excessive sleepiness but, on the contrary, insomnia. Depending on the trimester of pregnancy, this can have different causes. Some expectant mothers cannot sleep at night because they take too many naps during the day. In the second trimester, when the pregnant woman begins to feel the baby’s kicks, the baby’s activity can make it difficult to sleep soundly. Frequent trips to the bathroom are also one of the possible causes of sleep problems during pregnancy. If these problems are not a symptom of a more serious condition, the expectant mother should pay special attention to the quality and conditions of her sleep. ## **How to sleep better during pregnancy ** Sleep hygiene in the form of daily rituals and habits helps to get rid of sleep problems. Among the recommended methods is the regularity of going to bed. We should do it at the same time every day. The bedroom should be aired before going to bed. You should also avoid sleeping with the radiators on, as they dry out the air. Experts also advise against watching TV in the bedroom or using devices such as smartphones or tablets while lying in bed. Avoiding hard-to-digest foods for dinner can also help with sleep problems. It is also important to find a comfortable sleeping position, which becomes increasingly difficult for many women as pregnancy progresses. ## **Best sleeping position during pregnancy** At the beginning of pregnancy, a woman can sleep in the same position as before. As more weeks pass and the belly becomes larger, the sleeping position is forced. This is due to the fact that expectant mothers should not sleep on their stomachs. Towards the end of pregnancy, it is also not advisable to sleep on your back because of possible pressure on vessels such as the inferior vena cava. It is best to choose the right or left side. Special sleeping pillows that the expectant mother can assemble and adjust herself can also be useful. After birth, they can be used as nursing pillows to facilitate breastfeeding the baby. --- --- title: "Liver during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/leber-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Liver, which remains popular in the kitchen, is considered a source of folic acid. Although essential during pregnancy, expectant mothers are advised against liver. Why? What does liver contain and what risks to the fetus may be associated with excess liver in a pregnant woman's diet?" last_modified: "2026-01-26T15:16:23+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/leber-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/leber-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Liver during pregnancy ## **Liver – what does it contain?** Liver is a rich source of B vitamins and iron. It contains large amounts of folic acid. It is believed that eating liver can protect against the development of anemia, among other things. Unfortunately, liver also contains very large amounts of vitamin A. These exceed safe and acceptable daily limits for pregnant women. For this reason, liver should not be consumed by expectant mothers. On the other hand, vitamin A can be supplied in safe doses in the daily diet through dairy products, among other sources. ## **Liver in pregnancy – is it safe?** Vitamin A is considered teratogenic, meaning it causes birth defects in children. The amount of vitamin A contained in liver exceeds the safe daily intake for expectant mothers. Consumption of these offal should therefore be avoided throughout pregnancy. ## **Liver in pregnancy – risks for the fetus** Liver should not be consumed during pregnancy because excessive concentrations of vitamin A (more than 15,000 IU per day) in the body of the expectant mother pose a risk. These are particularly related to the effects of retinol on the development of neural crest tissue in the baby. The first 60 days after conception are considered the most dangerous period. Excess vitamin A can lead to the development of congenital defects of the nervous system and heart, and even miscarriage. ## **Teratogenic** In addition to vitamin A and its derivatives, teratogens also include antibiotics such as tetracyclines or aminoglycosides. They can cause hearing damage or impair the development of the cartilage system. Antiepileptic drugs such as valproic acid can lead to spina bifida. Other teratogens include anthracyclines or thalidomide, and methotrexate. The list goes on and on, so it is important to consult a physician before taking any medication during pregnancy and not to take treatment alone. Source: Bastos Maia S, Rolland Souza AS, Costa Caminha MF, Lins da Silva S, Callou Cruz RSBL, Carvalho Dos Santos C, Batista Filho M. Vitamin A und Schwangerschaft: Ein narrativer Überblick. Nutrients. 2019 Mar 22;11(3):681. doi: 10.3390/nu11030681. PMID: 30909386; PMCID: PMC6470929. --- --- title: "Breast pain during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/brustschmerzen-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Breast pain is considered one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. It also results in their enlargement. During pregnancy, proper breast care is necessary to relieve unpleasant symptoms. Find out what is associated with breast pain in the second half of pregnancy." last_modified: "2026-01-23T14:48:39+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/brustschmerzen-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/brustschmerzen-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Breast pain during pregnancy ## **Breast pain – a pregnancy symptom?** During the nine months of pregnancy, the appearance of a woman’s breasts changes considerably. The enlargement can occur as early as the 6th week of pregnancy. This is due to the influence of hormones, especially an increase in the concentration of progesterone and oestrogen. These lead to a swelling of the follicular glands and ducts in the nipples of pregnant women. This process can cause not only breast pain during pregnancy, but also tingling or general discomfort in the area. However, these are not the only changes that occur in a woman’s mammary glands. The nodes on the nipples, called Montgomery’s nodes, also increase in size. These ensure proper lubrication of the nipple, making it easier for the baby to find the nipple when feeding. During pregnancy, the tension in the breasts themselves also increases, and on the surface of the breasts you may notice an enlargement of the veins under the skin. ## **Chest pain in the second half of pregnancy** In the second half of pregnancy, there is a further increase in breast volume and tissue and glands. Even though these processes are less intense than at the beginning of pregnancy, they can still be uncomfortable for the woman. The second trimester is mainly related to the possible first discharge of the so-called colostrum from the nipples. This can already be the case between the 16th and 20th week of pregnancy, especially if strong pressure is applied to the nipple. Although the discharge itself is not associated with pain, it causes considerable discomfort for most women. For this reason, the use of nursing pads is recommended when it occurs. However, particular discomfort occurs towards the end of pregnancy, when pregnant women have to deal with swollen and painful breasts. This is due, among other things, to the highest concentration of prolactin, the hormone that directly controls lactation and thus the proliferation of the mammary glands. During this time, it is especially important to choose the right bra size, which sometimes causes difficulties for expectant mothers. ## **Breast care during pregnancy** During pregnancy, the breasts increase significantly in size. If they grow too quickly, stretch marks can appear. To avoid them, special attention should be paid to moisturising the skin of the breasts, e.g. with a firming serum. This can also help to combat another unpleasant symptom of stretch marks, namely itching. A gentle breast massage is also recommended to promote blood circulation and skin elasticity. To reduce the pain in the spine caused by the enlargement of the breasts, it is important to choose a suitable bra and, if necessary, not to remove it during sleep. --- --- title: "Vitamins for pregnant women – which are the most important for the development of the baby?" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/vitamine-fuer-schwangere-welche-sind-die-wichtigsten-fuer-die-entwicklung-des-babys" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Pregnancy vitamins provide important ingredients that are essential for the proper functioning of the body of mother and child. Proper nutrition and supplementation during pregnancy is the key to a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. However, the selection of vitamins during pregnancy cannot be done randomly." last_modified: "2026-01-26T14:51:58+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/vitamine-fuer-schwangere-welche-sind-die-wichtigsten-fuer-die-entwicklung-des-babys" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/vitamine-fuer-schwangere-welche-sind-die-wichtigsten-fuer-die-entwicklung-des-babys" --- # Vitamins for pregnant women – which are the most important for the development of the baby? Vitamins for pregnant women today are mass produced. Whole sets of supplements containing calcium, vitamin C, vitamin D, folic acid, magnesium, iron or iodine are available in pharmacies. Each of these vitamins is important for the development of the baby during pregnancy. ## **The importance of vitamins in pregnancy – which vitamins to choose?** **One of the most important vitamins that not only pregnant women should take is vitamin D**. Along with folic acid, vitamin D in pregnancy is one of the indispensable components of the first aid package for pregnant women. Recent studies indicate that vitamin D is absorbed through skin irradiated with sunlight and provides only 25 percent of the daily requirement. It is well known that pregnant women try to avoid the sun, especially in the summer, as prolonged exposure to the sun can cause fainting spells. **Low levels of vitamin D3 in the blood of pregnant women can contribute to the development of gestational diabetes or hypocalcemia in the fetus**. A large vitamin D deficiency in the fetal period may be manifested in childhood by bronchial asthma, frequent bone fractures, dental problems, and diabetes. **Vitamin A in pregnancy is a rather obscure topic that causes extreme emotions among physicians.** There is no doubt that small doses of vitamin A are essential for pregnant women. The daily requirement is estimated at about 750 µg (from the equivalent of two raw carrots). **However, an overdose of vitamin A is very dangerous – there is a risk of hydrocephalus in the baby and cardiovascular disease.** Therefore, it is not recommended to consume large amounts of liver and drink carrot juices. Another important vitamin is vitamin E. **Vitamin E has a strong antioxidant effect during pregnancy and increases the body’s resistance**. Sufficient supply of this vitamin strengthens blood vessels and protects red blood cells from decay. In addition, it has a positive effect on the baby’s vision. The recommended dose of vitamin E for pregnant women is 14 mg per day. Its deficiency can lead to deterioration of vision, general weakness, wound healing disorders or even infertility. Hypervitaminosis, on the other hand, can cause headaches or visual disturbances. **Ascorbic acid, the famous vitamin C, is one of the safe vitamins during pregnancy, as overdose rarely has negative effects**. Excess vitamin C is simply excreted from the body. A pregnant woman needs about 100 mg of vitamin C per day. It is best taken along with fresh vegetables and fruits: Broccoli, cabbage, potatoes, strawberries, currants and other berries. ##  **What vitamins to choose before pregnancy?** An expectant mother will certainly wonder which vitamins she should supplement before pregnancy. **An extremely important ingredient that supports the development of the baby is folic acid or vitamin B9.** This vitamin for mothers planning pregnancy affects the development of the baby’s nervous system (correct development of the neural tube). An increased dose is used in women who have been diagnosed with neural tube defects in a child during a previous pregnancy. Vitamin E, which is not called the fertility vitamin for nothing, should also be included in the vitamin collection of women who are planning a pregnancy. Researchers have shown that there is a link between low birth weight and low levels of vitamin E in the cord blood. --- --- title: "Umbilical hernias during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/nabelbrueche-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "An umbilical hernia is a condition that can cause concern in a pregnant woman. Although in most cases it is not dangerous, it is useful to know when to go to the doctor with it. What are the causes and symptoms of umbilical hernia in pregnancy?" last_modified: "2026-01-23T14:23:51+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/nabelbrueche-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/nabelbrueche-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Umbilical hernias during pregnancy ## **Umbilical hernias in pregnancy – Causes** Umbilical hernia is the displacement of the contents, in this case the abdominal cavity, through the pathological opening in the abdominal wall.  It is caused by weakening of the tissue that builds the anterior abdominal wall. It is worth mentioning that pregnancy is a condition that favors the occurrence of this very disease. This is mainly due to the increasing pressure in the abdominal cavity caused by the growing uterus. This leads to pressure on the abdominal wall and consequently to stretching of the abdominal organs. Hormones such as relaxin also play an important role, as they additionally relax the ligaments and thus facilitate the detachment of the abdominal wall. ## **Umbilical hernias in pregnancy – symptoms** An umbilical hernia manifests as an outpouching of the abdominal wall, which may contain fatty tissue or organs such as the intestines. Usually it is painless, but there are situations when pain may occur. It is worth paying attention to them because they can indicate an immediate threat to a woman’s health or even her life. In case of symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, bloating and abnormal bowel movements, as well as severe abdominal pain, it is necessary to go to the emergency room of a hospital as soon as possible, as they may be symptoms of an incarcerated hernia. This happens when there is a piece of intestine in the hernia sac. In most cases, its mere presence is not dangerous, but sometimes the fragment can become ischemic, followed by necrosis and obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract. ## **Umbilical hernias during pregnancy – treatment** In most cases, an umbilical hernia remains asymptomatic and does not require surgery. Surgery, which is the method of choice for the treatment of inguinal hernias, usually takes place as an elective procedure after the end of pregnancy. In most cases, the procedure involves opening the abdominal wall under general anesthesia, draining the hernia contents into the abdominal cavity, and suturing a special mesh to the site of the hole from which the hernia protrudes. This is to prevent the disease from recurring. This is a relatively simple and short procedure. In the case of the above-mentioned obstruction due to an incarcerated inguinal hernia, ostrodynamic surgery is required, and the extent of the surgery depends on the degree of organ ischemia and may include removal of the necrotic gastrointestinal tract. ## **Umbilical hernia after pregnancy** Surgery for an umbilical hernia that occurred during pregnancy is usually performed about 3-6 months after delivery. Of course, the situation of each patient is considered individually, so the time period may vary. However, an umbilical hernia can also occur in the postpartum period or at any other time after pregnancy. It is worth noting that pregnancy can significantly weaken the muscle sheath and promote the formation of this type of hernia even after delivery. However, the accompanying symptoms and treatment are the same as for the duration of pregnancy. --- --- title: "Loss of appetite during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/appetitlosigkeit-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Unusual cravings during pregnancy are addressed by most expectant mothers. A smaller group are pregnant women who struggle with loss of appetite during these nine months. However, this does not mean that the problem does not exist. Moreover, it can have negative consequences for the course of pregnancy. Find out what remedies for lack of appetite in pregnancy help." last_modified: "2026-01-27T09:42:50+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/appetitlosigkeit-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/appetitlosigkeit-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Loss of appetite during pregnancy ## **Loss of appetite during pregnancy – Causes** Loss of appetite is most often reported by women in early pregnancy. During the first trimester, numerous changes take place in the woman’s body, which create favorable conditions for the development of the fetus. However, both hormonal and anatomical changes sometimes lead to bothersome symptoms characteristic of early pregnancy. One of the most common complaints is nausea and vomiting. At the same time, expectant mothers complain of loss of appetite during the first weeks of pregnancy. A high beta-HCG concentration in the expectant mother’s body is responsible for the nausea and lack of desire to eat. In the later stages of pregnancy, the reason for the lack of appetite may be the stress of the upcoming birth. For this reason, one should never underestimate it and also pay attention to one’s needs and consult a specialist in case of mood swings or lack of drive. ## **Ways to cope with loss of appetite in pregnancy** Many pregnant women look for home remedies for nausea during pregnancy. Among the recommended methods are drinking tea with ginger or eating crackers. However, these methods are not suitable for every expectant mother, so it is best to find your own way. When nausea subsides, appetite usually returns as well. However, if the nausea and vomiting are so severe that they make daily life difficult and even interfere with regular eating, the gynecologist may prescribe medications to relieve the discomfort. However, these should not be taken alone. In case of loss of appetite at the end of pregnancy due to excessive stress, relaxation methods and yoga are recommended. These exercises have a relaxing effect on breathing, are calming and thus reduce the so-called “abdominal pressure”. Therefore, in order for pregnancy to develop properly, it is necessary to pay attention to a balanced diet that contains all the necessary ingredients and avoid processed foods. ## **Loss of appetite during pregnancy – risks** The calorie requirement depends primarily on the BMI before pregnancy. Underweight women should consume about 40 kcal/kg and overweight women about 19 kcal/kg body weight. Lack of appetite during pregnancy and thus lower caloric intake can lead to underweight. Like obesity, this has a negative effect on both the mother and the developing fetus. There may be a deficiency of nutrients necessary for the baby’s proper development. The most serious are folic acid and iron deficiencies. These can lead to anemia in the pregnant woman and the occurrence of developmental disorders, which mainly affect the child’s central nervous system. Miscarriages or the birth of an underweight baby are also more common with underweight. In addition to being underweight, morning sickness and vomiting can also lead to dehydration requiring hospitalization and intravenous treatment. --- --- title: "Weight load during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/gewichtsbelastung-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Many expectant mothers wonder whether they can safely lift their older child or carry heavy shopping. As in most cases, there is no clear answer to this question in medicine. It is best to consult your family doctor. Find out when you should definitely not lift during pregnancy." last_modified: "2026-01-23T08:50:52+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/gewichtsbelastung-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/gewichtsbelastung-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Weight load during pregnancy ## **Lifting during pregnancy – is it safe?** During pregnancy, much depends on the course of the pregnancy. If everything is fine and the course of the pregnancy is healthy, there is no contraindication for the expectant mother to carry groceries or lift her older child. It is best to ask your gynaecologist if lifting is safe for the individual pregnant woman. In pregnancies with complications, e.g. threatened miscarriage or premature birth, lifting is contraindicated and the woman should lead a frugal lifestyle. Certain standards have been set for the number of kilos a pregnant woman can lift. Lifting objects weighing up to 20 kg is the most common activity. The more advanced the pregnancy, the less they should weigh. In the 3rd trimester, it is considered that the weight lifted should be less than 11 kilograms. ## **Why should you not lift during pregnancy?** In a healthy, uncomplicated pregnancy, lifting is not contraindicated in most cases. Of course, this is a matter of common sense. If the expectant mother works in a job that requires her to carry heavy objects, she should be able to change jobs or take sick leave. Experts also advise against lifting weights in your free time or working out in the gym. The abdominal muscles should also not be strained during pregnancy to avoid possible complications. Conditions that preclude lifting during pregnancy are: - bleeding from the genital tract - short cervix and threatened premature birth - placenta previa - leakage of amniotic fluid Women with multiple pregnancies and polydactyly should also refrain from lifting. ## **Heavy lifting during pregnancy – what are the risks?** Lifting loads during pregnancy carries all kinds of dangers. It can cause or aggravate back or abdominal pain. It can also lead to dangerous back injuries. If a woman lifts an object that is too heavy during genital bleeding, she may miscarry. The same is true if the cervix is short and there is a risk of premature birth. In most cases, carrying shopping will not cause such complications, but it is a good idea to involve relatives or your partner in carrying heavy shopping nets and other items. If the expectant mother has doubts about whether lifting in her case will definitely not jeopardise the correct course and development of the pregnancy, she should ask her gynaecologist. A physiotherapist can also help you and show you how to lift heavier objects safely. --- --- title: "Fetal nuchal translucency test" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/test-der-fetalen-nackentransparenz" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "The fetal nuchal translucency test is considered one of the mandatory tests that should be performed on every pregnant woman in the first trimester. Many expectant mothers are concerned about a poor test result. Find out what an abnormal nuchal translucency test result may mean." last_modified: "2026-01-27T11:57:15+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/test-der-fetalen-nackentransparenz" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/test-der-fetalen-nackentransparenz" --- # Fetal nuchal translucency test ## **Nuchal translucency – what is it?** Nuchal translucency is defined as subcutaneous fluid accumulation in the neck region of the fetus. It is one of the components of a combined test that also includes the concentration of beta-hCG and PAPP-A protein, as well as other parameters such as fetal heart function. The fetal nuchal translucency test is performed to assess the risk of chromosomal abnormalities, including the most common, Down syndrome. ## **Nuchal translucency test in fetus – what does it look like?** The nuchal translucency test is performed by the gynecologist during the first trimester ultrasound examination. In order to accurately examine nuchal translucency, the specialist must visualize the baby’s head and the upper part of the chest in the sagittal section plane on the screen with the appropriate magnification. The greatest distance between the skin and soft tissue is then measured at the level of the baby’s cervical spine. In order for the examination to be performed and interpreted well, it must be performed at specific weeks of gestation, having previously determined gestational age based on parietal length. The fetal nuchal translucency test is part of a composite test. For this reason, after the measurement and biochemical tests, the risk of the most common chromosomal defects for a particular woman is calculated. Depending on the result, the expectant mother may be referred for further diagnostic testing, which includes a non-invasive NIPT test or invasive tests such as amniocentesis. With these, the result can be ruled out or confirmed with almost 100 percent certainty. ## **Nuchal translucency test in fetus – when should it be done?** Nuchal translucency is part of the mandatory ultrasound examination in pregnancy, which is performed between the 11th and 14th week of pregnancy. Due to the procedure (and purpose) of the examination, some refer to it as “genetic ultrasound”. ## **Nuchal translucency test in fetus – standards** The result of fetal nuchal translucency is related to the gestational age according to the centiline grid. That is why it is so important to accurately determine the gestational age and perform the examination at the weeks recommended by specialists. It is also considered that fetal nuchal translucency examination alone is not sufficient to determine the risk of chromosomal defects in the child. The standard for nuchal translucency is less than 2.1 mm at week 11, when the baby’s parietal and sitting length is 45 mm, and less than 2.7 mm at week 14 (13+6), when the parietal and sitting length is 84 mm. If the fetal nuchal translucency test indicates a result greater than 3.5 mm, this is an indication of a more advanced diagnosis. ## **Fetal nuchal translucency test – wrong result** Es ist wichtig, daran zu denken, dass sowohl der Transparenztest als auch der Komposittest Screening-Tests und keine Diagnosetests sind, so dass ihr Ergebnis möglicherweise weiter überprüft werden muss. Liegt das durch den kombinierten Test ermittelte Risiko unter 1:1000, wird eine weitere Ultraschalluntersuchung im zweiten Schwangerschaftstrimester (zwischen der 18. und 22. Schwangerschaftswoche) empfohlen. Liegt das Ergebnis des kombinierten Tests im mittleren Bereich, d. h. das Risiko liegt zwischen 1:300 und 1:1000, wird ein kostenloser fetaler DNA-Test empfohlen. Im Falle eines hohen Risikos (>1:300) sollte die Schwangere gemäss den aktuellen Empfehlungen an einen Spezialisten für Perinatologie oder klinische Genetik überwiesen werden, um über eine mögliche weitere Diagnostik zu entscheiden. --- --- title: "Nose drops during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/nasentropfen-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "A cold and the associated runny and stuffy nose can be very annoying for pregnant women. Since taking certain medications is contraindicated during these nine months, it is useful to know how to combat these symptoms. See how to deal with a stuffy nose during pregnancy." last_modified: "2026-01-27T09:31:15+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/nasentropfen-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/nasentropfen-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Nose drops during pregnancy ## **Rhinitis during pregnancy** Pregnant women relatively often suffer from various infections and colds. This is due to the natural reduction of immunity, which provides a kind of “tolerance” for the developing fetus in the uterine cavity. This allows the baby to develop and provides favorable conditions for growth. However, a side effect is the tendency to more frequent infections. For this reason, pregnant women are slightly more likely than non-pregnant women to experience symptoms associated with a cold, such as a stuffy nose, cough, general weakness, or low-grade fever. All of these symptoms are related to the development of inflammation in the upper respiratory tract, which leads to, among other things, swelling of the mucous membranes that manifests as a runny and stuffy nose. A runny nose during pregnancy can also be one of the symptoms of allergies. The expectant mother should be attended by an allergist who will adjust the treatment to the time of pregnancy and prescribe appropriate medication. ## **How to deal with a stuffy nose during pregnancy?** The feeling of a stuffy nose is associated with inflammation caused by viruses. Since the common cold is caused by these pathogens, treatment is limited to symptomatic measures. The natural way to combat mucosal congestion is to use nasal drops that shrink the mucosa. These include antihistamines such as cetirizine or steroids such as budesonide. However, these are prescription medications prescribed by a doctor, who will prescribe the exact dosage.  The use of seawater can also be effective in clearing the nose and eliminating discomfort. Inhalations or saline steam are also helpful, as is good humidification in the house or apartment. ## **Safe ways to deal with a cold during pregnancy** Treatment of colds in pregnancy is mainly based on symptomatic treatment. Home remedies are safest, but sometimes pharmacological treatment is necessary. Antipyretics and analgesics combat the discomfort of a cold. However, it should be remembered that during pregnancy, the use of certain medicines is contraindicated due to their potentially harmful effects on the development of the fetus. The safest drug to take during pregnancy is still acetaminophen, which not only combats the symptoms of a cold, but also does not require dose adjustment during pregnancy. Before taking other medicines, it is necessary to consult a gynecologist who, based on his knowledge, can provide information on whether the drug can be safely used during pregnancy. --- --- title: "Treatments to improve comfort during childbirth" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/behandlungen-zur-verbesserung-des-komforts-waehrend-der-geburt" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Every woman in labor has the right to give birth in a comfortable environment with pain-relieving methods. During labor, various treatments are also performed to improve the comfort of the birthing mother. Find out what methods are available to increase the comfort of the expectant mother during labor." last_modified: "2026-01-27T11:52:15+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/behandlungen-zur-verbesserung-des-komforts-waehrend-der-geburt" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/behandlungen-zur-verbesserung-des-komforts-waehrend-der-geburt" --- # Treatments to improve comfort during childbirth ## **Methods to relieve labor pain** Under current law, every woman in labor is entitled to pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of labor pain relief. The first group includes, for example, epidural anesthesia. The list of non-pharmacological methods is longer, but they are not as effective as the above. Nevertheless, they significantly increase comfort during labor and are extremely important for many pregnant women. It is advisable to indicate in your birth plan and in the pre-birth discussion with the midwife that you wish to use methods of labor pain relief. ## **Adopt comfortable positions during childbirth** Many women pay attention to the desire to adopt a position that is comfortable for them during childbirth. Increasingly, hospitals are abandoning the horizontal position in favor of the so-called vertical position, which is designed not only to relieve labor pain but also to allow the baby a more physiological path through the birth canal. Hanging slings or bouncing balls are also often available in hospitals. It can also be helpful to have a companion with whom the birthing woman can rock or bounce. This not only provides company, but also the all-important security. ## **Music and aromatherapy during birth** The comfort of the birthing can also be increased without special equipment. These include music therapy and aromatherapy. Many expectant mothers state that they feel much more comfortable in a friendly environment that transforms the hospital’s delivery room into a cozy room. This is understandable, considering how intimate the birth of a child is. It’s a good idea to bring a playlist you’ve put together yourself to the hospital and choose an aromatic oil that makes you feel calm and comfortable. ## **Relaxation methods and breathing** In childbirth preparation courses, too, attention is paid to proper breathing during birth. The same applies to relaxation techniques. They divert the attention of the woman giving birth from the pain of labor to controlling her breathing. Accompanied by rhythmic music, the expectant mother feels more comfortable and the birth can take place in a calmer atmosphere. ## **Obstetric interventions during delivery** Not all women in labor want to use exclusively non-pharmacological methods to relieve pain. Many expectant mothers seek the help of staff and medical measures that can ease their labor. The most commonly mentioned of these is the enema. Until recently, this procedure was routinely performed, but today the decision to do so always rests with the expectant mother. Many women feel more comfortable during labor and pushing after having an enema. Obstetric interventions during labor also include administration of oxytocin to increase labor and puncture of the amniotic cavity (amniotomy). This is especially important if the birth is prolonged and the woman is losing strength in labor. In addition, midwives use kerosene, for example, to protect the perineum and prevent a cut so the baby can slide more easily during birth. They also hold the baby’s head during birth to help the perineal tissue stretch more smoothly. The list of treatments to improve comfort during birth is long. Every expectant mother should familiarize herself with the options available at each hospital and determine before the birth, for example in the birth plan, which treatments she wants to use and which she will not accept. However, it should always be kept in mind that during childbirth, the health and life of the child and the woman giving birth are of utmost importance to the staff. If either of the risks exist, they will perform the necessary medical measures. --- --- title: "Shortness of breath during pregnancy – what are the causes?" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/atemnot-in-der-schwangerschaft-was-sind-die-ursachen" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Shortness of breath is a subjective symptom that cannot be objectively assessed by tests or scales. Nevertheless, it can make a pregnant woman's everyday life very unpleasant. The causes of shortness of breath in pregnancy can be many. Learn which are the most common and what helps with shortness of breath in pregnancy." last_modified: "2026-01-27T11:46:49+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/atemnot-in-der-schwangerschaft-was-sind-die-ursachen" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/atemnot-in-der-schwangerschaft-was-sind-die-ursachen" --- # Shortness of breath during pregnancy – what are the causes? ## **Symptoms of shortness of breath in pregnancy** Each of us can experience shortness of breath in different ways. For this reason, doctors usually refer to it as a subjective symptom. Of course, even severe dyspnea can cause a drop in saturation, but it is usually a symptom that the doctor cannot examine and only learns about when talking to the patient. In most cases, pregnant women report shortness of breath when they experience difficulty taking deep breaths, pressure on the diaphragm, or faster fatigue, and when they experience shortness of breath even when speaking. Alarming symptoms of shortness of breath in pregnancy include accompanying chest pain or hemoptysis. This is because it can be a sign of pulmonary embolism, which has serious consequences and requires an immediate visit to the emergency room. The same is true if shortness of breath occurs after eating food or after an insect bite. It may be a symptom of allergy or even anaphylactic shock. Shortness of breath in the context of bronchial asthma also requires medical consultation. ## **Causes of shortness of breath in pregnancy** Up to 70% of pregnant women experience shortness of breath during the nine months. Most often, this symptom has nothing to do with physical activity. Shortness of breath during pregnancy can have various causes. Most of them have nothing to do with a serious disease, but are caused only by physiological changes in the body of the expectant mother. The feeling of shortness of breath during pregnancy is usually caused by a natural elevation of the diaphragm, which gives many expectant mothers the impression that they are finding it difficult to take a deep breath. In addition, shortness of breath during pregnancy can also be caused by the effect of the hormone progesterone, responsible for maintaining pregnancy, on the respiratory center, including accelerated breathing. The feeling of shortness of breath may also be affected by emotions related to the impending birth. Stress can lead to accelerated and shallow breathing, which manifests itself in a feeling of breathlessness. ## **What helps with shortness of breath during pregnancy?** Some of the causes of shortness of breath in pregnancy are beyond our control. However, there are situations where real measures can be taken that will have the desired effect. The expectant mother can try to control her emotions, relax and practice calm breathing. Consciously controlling breathing can effectively reduce the feeling of breathlessness. Many mothers also enjoy the benefits of meditation or yoga classes. Pregnant women also seek the help of physical therapists. In addition to training the pelvic floor muscles, the physical therapist can show how to breathe properly and relax the abdominal muscles, among other things. However, if the shortness of breath is caused by a disease, such as COVID-19 or bronchial asthma, it is necessary to consult a doctor and sometimes pharmacological treatment. --- --- title: "What should an expectant mother know in her first pregnancy?" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/was-sollte-eine-werdende-mutter-in-ihrer-ersten-schwangerschaft-wissen" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "The first pregnancy is an extremely exciting, but also often stressful period of life. After all, nine months bring many mysteries and surprises. Learn what an expectant mother should know about her first pregnancy." last_modified: "2026-01-27T11:09:53+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/was-sollte-eine-werdende-mutter-in-ihrer-ersten-schwangerschaft-wissen" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/was-sollte-eine-werdende-mutter-in-ihrer-ersten-schwangerschaft-wissen" --- # What should an expectant mother know in her first pregnancy? ## **First pregnancy – how to prepare?** Preparations for a first pregnancy are similar to those for subsequent pregnancies. The only difference is that the expectant mother is going through this period for the first time, so many things are new to her. It is important that the partner is also actively involved in the preparation for pregnancy, so that the woman feels more confident in the new situation. When preparing for the first pregnancy, it is important to remember to visit the gynecologist and have examinations such as a cytology test. It is also advisable to ask the specialist about recommended nutritional supplements. In most cases, women should take folic acid before pregnancy. It is also advisable to check the vaccination status and any outstanding vaccinations before starting. When looking for pregnancy tips and information, many expectant parents turn to various guidebooks. Remember to choose trustworthy and reliable sources. It is also important to have the right attitude and not worry too much. Before the first pregnancy, when partners are generally healthy, it is not advisable to perform sperm tests, for example. Such diagnoses are performed only after usually a year of unsuccessful efforts. ## **First pregnancy – Tips** A very important decision, which is one of the first that an expectant mother makes, is the choice of the attending physician. It is best to go to a gynecologist you know or trust. If the expectant mother has doubts, she can switch to a doctor to whom she can share all her concerns about her first pregnancy and who will understand and listen to her. When it comes to the first pregnancy, many people around the expectant parents want to give advice and help. Golden tips or grandmother’s methods are probably very useful, but not everyone needs them. It is advisable to obtain scientific information and raise doubts when visiting the gynecologist. On the Internet there are many lists of equipment and things to buy for a newborn. However, it is worth looking at these lists critically and not buying everything that other parents recommend. It is best to ask relatives and friends what has actually proven to be useful and what is completely unnecessary. This will help you save money and reduce your already high pre-baby expenses. It is also a good idea to use clothes or equipment left over from your relatives’ children. ## **First pregnancy – before delivery** For both first pregnancies and later pregnancies, parents are advised to attend a childbirth preparation course. For a couple expecting their first child, it will provide all the necessary information about the end of pregnancy, delivery, and the basics of caring for a newborn, while parents expecting a second child can refresh and recall familiar information. By attending a childbirth class or consulting a midwife, parents are better prepared for the birth and are therefore often less anxious and worried. Before the birth, it is also advisable to make a birth plan and discuss it with the midwife and the person who will accompany you to the delivery room, if possible. The plan should be well thought out and include all the points that are important for the expectant mother. To feel more confident, many couples choose to visit the maternity ward and the delivery room where they plan to give birth. Many hospitals in Switzerland offer expectant parents the opportunity to visit and familiarize themselves with the ward. Not everyone is aware that only 5% of women give birth on their due date. For this reason, it is a good idea to prepare your hospital and delivery bag in advance so that everything is ready when the birth begins, which will certainly save parents unnecessary stress. --- --- title: "Varicose veins during pregnancy – are they dangerous?" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/krampfadern-in-der-schwangerschaft-sind-sie-gefaehrlich" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "During pregnancy, all kinds of troublesome symptoms can occur. One of them is varicose veins. The lower limbs are most often affected. Apart from their questionable aesthetic qualities, they also carry the risk of dangerous complications and need to be controlled. Should varicose veins be treated during pregnancy?" last_modified: "2026-01-27T11:16:16+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/krampfadern-in-der-schwangerschaft-sind-sie-gefaehrlich" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/krampfadern-in-der-schwangerschaft-sind-sie-gefaehrlich" --- # Varicose veins during pregnancy – are they dangerous? ## **Varicose veins during pregnancy – Causes** During pregnancy, there is an increased risk of venous thromboembolism, but also of venous insufficiency, which manifests itself, among other things, as varicose veins. They result from the obstructed flow of venous blood in the vessels and from abnormalities in the function of the venous valves. During pregnancy, venous pressure in the lower limbs increases and venous flow decreases. There is also a dilation of the venous vessels. The physiological changes in the body of the expectant mother favor the development of varicose veins. Varicose veins of the anus or vulva also occur, caused in part by the pressure of the enlarging uterus on the veins. The increased risk of varicose veins during pregnancy is very much influenced by genetic factors. Hormonal changes in the pregnant woman’s body also play an important role. In addition, expectant mothers who struggle with overweight and obesity and those with a history of thrombosis are more susceptible to varicose veins. ## **Varicose veins during pregnancy – what are the risks?** Venous insufficiency in itself does not pose a risk to the course of pregnancy. However, it should be remembered that varicose veins can lead to superficial phlebitis or pulmonary embolism. They are also a risk factor for thromboembolic disease. Varicose veins that develop during pregnancy usually do not disappear after delivery and require medical intervention. ## **Can varicose veins be prevented during pregnancy?** To prevent varicose veins during pregnancy, the expectant mother should avoid sitting or standing for long periods. A healthy diet and sufficient fluid intake are also important, as well as regular physical activity (after prior consultation with the gynecologist). Whether varicose veins occur during pregnancy is unfortunately out of our control and depends strongly on the individual predisposition. ## **Varicose veins during pregnancy – treatment** A pregnant woman who is struggling with varicose veins before, during and after pregnancy should seek the care of a phlebologist. However, treatment of varicose veins, such as with a laser, is recommended before or after pregnancy. For the duration of pregnancy, the phlebologist may recommend wearing special stockings or compression stockings. If the expectant mother is at high risk of thromboembolism, heparin injections may be required. --- --- title: "Cranberries during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/cranberries-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Since many medications may not be taken during pregnancy, expectant mothers resort to natural methods to fight colds. These often include cranberry, which has numerous health-promoting properties. But is it safe during pregnancy? What ailments does the cranberry help with?" last_modified: "2026-01-27T10:41:19+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/cranberries-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/cranberries-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Cranberries during pregnancy ## **Cranberries during pregnancy – properties** Cranberries are known for their health-promoting properties. They contain many valuable ingredients such as vitamins C and E, iron and fiber. The cranberry fruit also contains magnesium, potassium and phosphorus. Of great importance is also the presence of antioxidants, whose task is to block free radicals that are involved in the development of inflammation. The presence of fiber, on the other hand, promotes the proper functioning of the digestive tract and reduces discomforts such as constipation that can occur during pregnancy. Thanks to cranberries and their high vitamin C content, iron is better absorbed, which is especially important for pregnant women who struggle with anemia. Cranberries also contain compounds that prevent bacteria from attaching to the walls of the urethra and developing the unpleasant symptoms of inflammation. Therefore, cranberries are recommended for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract and bladder infections. ## **Cranberries in pregnancy – is it safe?** Cranberries are safe for pregnant women and the developing baby in all trimesters of pregnancy. Eating cranberry fruit or drinking the juice has not been shown to have a negative effect on the course of pregnancy or the risk of premature birth. However, this does not mean that cranberries can replace drug treatment. Bacteria in the urine, even if they do not show symptoms, require antibiotic therapy. ## **Cranberries in pregnancy – indications** Due to their properties, cranberries are particularly recommended in home remedies for cold and infection symptoms, as well as symptoms of urinary tract infections or recurrent infections. During pregnancy, cranberries can also be consumed by expectant mothers taking iron supplements to facilitate the absorption of iron. It is also a good idea to use it in case of constipation or gum disease. Of course, home remedies cannot replace a visit to the doctor. Cranberries are often recommended only as a supportive or preventive measure. Inflammation of the urinary tract during pregnancy must be treated with an antibiotic. ## **Cranberries in pregnancy – juice or tablets?** Nowadays, the properties of natural cranberries can be found not only in their fruits, but also in pharmaceutical preparations – tablets or syrup. Cranberry juices are also gaining popularity and can be added to tea or water. However, watch out for the sugar or glucose-fructose syrup content in these products. It is best to use natural, unprocessed preparations with no added sugar or preservatives as much as possible. --- --- title: "Angina during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/angina-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Angina, an acute inflammation of the throat and tonsils, occurs most frequently in children and adolescents. However, due to the naturally weakened immunity of women, it can also occur during pregnancy. The uncomfortable symptoms of tonsillitis sometimes require treatment with an antibiotic. What are the possible complications of untreated tonsillitis during pregnancy?" last_modified: "2026-01-27T10:50:05+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/angina-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/angina-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Angina during pregnancy ## **Angina during pregnancy – symptoms** Angina is an inflammation of the throat and tonsils that can be caused by both viruses and bacteria. Most cases of purulent tonsillitis are caused by streptococci. Usually, the symptoms of tonsillitis start with pain and redness in the throat. There is enlargement of the tonsils and lymph nodes. They may also be accompanied by difficulty swallowing and other symptoms such as rhinitis and cough in the case of a viral infection or high fever, abdominal pain and vomiting in the case of strep throat. Women also complain of general symptoms as well as significant weakness. In the case of purulent tonsillitis, a characteristic white coating on the tonsils can also be seen. ## **Angina during pregnancy – treatment** Treatment of tonsillitis in pregnancy depends on the cause and differs for viral and bacterial pharyngitis. To determine the cause of the disease, the doctor can perform a rapid test for streptococcus. An examination in the doctor’s office is also very important, as it is often possible to make a diagnosis based on the symptoms presented by the expectant mother and the medical history taken. Treatment for tonsillitis consists of antipyretics and analgesics, while for purulent tonsillitis, an antibiotic must also be used. Therefore, if you notice the symptoms, you should consult your doctor and do not underestimate the situation. The most common treatment for pregnant women with strep tonsillitis is penicillin or amoxicillin. If the expectant mother is allergic to this group of antibiotics, cephalosporins may be used. In addition, rest and adequate hydration are recommended, especially if the fever is high. It is advisable to consult your doctor before taking any medication yourself, as not all medications are safe for pregnant women and the developing baby. ## **Angina pectoris in pregnancy – complications** Angina in pregnancy requires appropriate treatment. If neglected, complications can occur that are dangerous for both the pregnant woman and the developing baby. Complications of purulent angina include: - Abscess in the periopharyngeal area - purulent otitis media - purulent sinusitis - pneumonia - malformations One should also think about the far-reaching complications of untreated streptococcal tonsillitis. These are so-called immunological late complications, in the occurrence of which immune complexes of antibodies and bacterial antigens are involved. Such complexes can be deposited in the kidneys, for example, and thus lead to post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. In extreme and very rare cases, this can lead to end-stage renal failure and the need for renal replacement therapy. --- --- title: "Pregnancy at 40" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/schwangerschaft-mit-40" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Pregnancy at 40 carries the risk of complications, but it also has many advantages. People who have children at a more mature age value their experience, but also their quality of life or financial stability." last_modified: "2026-01-27T10:34:35+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/schwangerschaft-mit-40" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/schwangerschaft-mit-40" --- # Pregnancy at 40 ## **Pregnancy at 40 – how to prepare?** The older a woman gets, the smaller her ovarian reserve is, and consequently there may be problems getting pregnant. That is why doctors recommend starting to try to have a child earlier. However, some couples decide to get pregnant at the age of 40. In such a situation, it is advisable to prepare well. A woman should have basic examinations such as blood count, blood glucose level, cytology and breast ultrasound. A transvaginal ultrasound examination can provide information about the possible presence of uterine fibroids or other anomalies that may affect the pregnancy and its progress. In addition, it is worth visiting the doctor’s office and consulting a vein specialist to reduce the risk of developing varicose veins during pregnancy. The expectant mother should also have her blood pressure checked. With age, the risk of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and hypertension increases, which, if left unchecked, can lead to complications during pregnancy. When preparing for pregnancy, it is important to maintain an appropriate body weight through a healthy diet and regular exercise. Parents should avoid alcohol and stimulants. Supplementation with folic acid, which reduces the risk of neural tube defects, is very important. ## **Pregnancy at 40 – Research** In case of high risk of malformations in the child, amniocentesis or free fetal DNA test is recommended. Expectant mothers should also seek the care of a qualified specialist due to a high-risk pregnancy resulting from the age of the pregnant woman. ## **Pregnancy at 40 – risks** With increasing age, the probability of becoming pregnant decreases. Women in their 40s often need more time to get pregnant, and sometimes assisted reproduction methods are necessary. In addition, pregnancy in the 40s carries the risk of complications such as gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, and preterm birth. As the woman ages, the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in the child also increases. Pregnancies in the 40s are more likely to have Down syndrome and Edwards syndrome. Statistically, a 40-year-old woman has a risk of Down syndrome of about 1 in 100, compared with 1 in 1,200 at age 20. However, many women in their 40s give birth to healthy children and enjoy late motherhood. --- --- title: "Hematomas during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/haematome-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Depending on its location, a hematoma in pregnancy can pose a potential risk to the course of the pregnancy. For this reason, it is important to make a timely diagnosis and take measures to protect both the well-being of the fetus and the health of the expectant mother. What is a hematoma in pregnancy and how is it treated?" last_modified: "2026-01-23T08:30:09+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/haematome-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/haematome-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Hematomas during pregnancy ## **Hematomas in pregnancy – what is it?** A hematoma is nothing more than extravasated blood in the tissues. It occurs when the vessels are damaged and the blood spreads unhindered to the surrounding areas. In the course of pregnancy, we usually deal with two types of hematoma: **Subcervical hematoma **It is located between the uterine wall and the chorion and causes the chorionic tissue to detach, affecting the exchange of gas and nutrients between mother and child. **Extracervical hematoma **This happens when the placenta detaches prematurely. Due to the very large amount of blood flowing through the uterus, its occurrence can cause internal bleeding and in a short time cause a shock that threatens the life of the mother. ## **Hematoma in pregnancy – what are the symptoms?** Eines der Hauptsymptome, die ein Hämatom in der Schwangerschaft begleiten, sind Blutungen aus dem Genitaltrakt. Sie kann ein unterschiedliches klinisches Bild aufweisen, das von mässig starken Schmierblutungen mit sichtbaren Gerinnseln bis hin zu starken Blutungen (Hämorrhagie) reicht. Es ist erwähnenswert, dass die Hauptblutung, insbesondere im Falle eines extramammären Hämatoms und einer vorzeitigen Ablösung der Plazenta, innerhalb der Bauchhöhle stattfindet und nur ein kleiner Teil davon nach aussen dringt und mit blossem Auge sichtbar ist. Aus diesem Grund ist es sehr wichtig, in solchen Situationen schnell zu reagieren. Ein Hämatom in der Schwangerschaft kann auch mit Unterleibsschmerzen verbunden sein. Manchmal sind Hämatome, insbesondere subklaviale Hämatome, jedoch asymptomatisch und beeinträchtigen das Wohlbefinden des Fötus nicht. ## **Hematoma in pregnancy – how to treat it?** To diagnose a hematoma in pregnancy, an ultrasound examination of the abdominal cavity is usually performed. This allows the gynecologist to visualize the hematoma and decide on the next therapeutic steps based on the patient’s condition and assessment of fetal well-being. For a subclavian hematoma in early pregnancy, until recently, physicians recommended strict bed rest, among other procedures. However, this approach is currently abandoned because of the risk of thrombotic and embolic complications. Sometimes pharmacotherapy in the form of blood-thinning acetylsalicylic acid and progesterone is required to prevent excessive uterine contractions. Rest and avoidance of heavy lifting is also recommended. In the event of premature detachment of the placenta and consequent formation of an extramedullary hematoma, hospitalization and monitoring of fetal well-being are essential, as is fluid therapy to restore the fluid lost due to hemorrhage. --- --- title: "Smoking during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/rauchen-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Cigarettes contain dozens of harmful and carcinogenic substances. This addiction leads to the development of cancer and respiratory diseases, among others. Not everyone is aware that it also has numerous harmful consequences for the child developing in the womb. Find out exactly about the risks of smoking during pregnancy." last_modified: "2026-01-27T10:27:38+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/rauchen-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/rauchen-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Smoking during pregnancy ## **Smoking during pregnancy – is it forbidden?** Until recently, even among some doctors, the opinion circulated that not smoking during pregnancy was worse for the baby’s development than smoking itself. Nothing could be further from the truth. There are no studies showing the negative effects of quitting smoking on the developing fetus. In contrast, there is much literature that addresses the negative effects of nicotinism during pregnancy. For this reason, smoking during pregnancy is strongly discouraged for all women, as is alcohol consumption, regardless of their previous habits or the amount consumed. In addition, expectant mothers should also avoid being around tobacco smoke (passive smoking). ## **Smoking during pregnancy – what are the risks?** Smoking during pregnancy can have serious consequences, which manifest themselves in numerous developmental disorders of the child. Cigarettes contain dozens of toxic substances that are harmful to both the fetus and the pregnant woman. Tobacco smoke is considered teratogenic, a substance that causes birth defects, such as heart defects, in the child. The possible effects of smoking during pregnancy also include an increased risk of premature birth and low birth weight of the baby. In addition, the baby is at increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome. Children born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy are also more likely to develop bronchial asthma, atopic dermatitis and respiratory infections. In addition, there are increasing reports about the late effects of smoking in pregnant women. ## **Passive smoking during pregnancy** It has been known for years that passive smoking can lead to the same dangerous diseases as active nicotinism. The substances contained in tobacco smoke and inhaled by the expectant mother can harm the developing baby. Therefore, pregnant women should not be around smokers. ## **Smoking cessation during pregnancy** Ideally, a woman (and her partner) should quit smoking before she becomes pregnant. If she does not, she should quit smoking as soon as the pregnancy test is positive. The reason is that quitting early can prevent the negative effects of cigarettes on the baby. During pregnancy, it is advisable to stop smoking with the support of relatives and without additional aids (so-called nicotine replacement therapy). Nicotinism is classified as a psychological addiction, which means that one reaches for a cigarette out of habit. With the right motivation and support from the people around you, you can get rid of this habit. Smoking cessation does not lead to serious physiological consequences in the female body (so-called withdrawal symptoms). Therefore, the myth that quitting is harmful for the developing child remains only a myth. --- --- title: "Thrombosis during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/thrombose-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Thrombosis is one of the complications of pregnancy and the postpartum period. It can have serious consequences, which is why in some cases prevention is carried out at the beginning of pregnancy. Find out about the symptoms of thrombosis in pregnancy." last_modified: "2026-01-27T12:09:30+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/thrombose-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/thrombose-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Thrombosis during pregnancy ## **Thrombosis during pregnancy – Causes** Pregnancy and the puerperium are times of increased risk for thromboembolism. Thrombosis is one of its manifestations. During pregnancy and the puerperium, blood stasis may occur, resulting in local hypercoagulability. The speed of blood flow also decreases, and the return of blood to the heart via the veins is impaired. Expectant mothers who have a history of thromboembolism and pregnant women with thrombophilia or, for example, lupus erythematosus, are at particular risk of developing thrombosis during pregnancy. More commonly, women are affected by thromboembolism after in vitro fertilization. Causes of lower extremity thrombosis and pulmonary embolism include prolonged recumbency, such as uncontrollable vomiting during pregnancy, or impending miscarriage with bleeding from the genital tract. Women who have a family history of thromboembolic events are also at higher risk. Risk factors also include age over 35 years, more than three births, and obesity. ## **Thrombosis in pregnancy – symptoms** Thrombosis in pregnancy may have few symptoms. Sometimes the first symptoms of the disease are those that indicate pulmonary embolism, i.e., shortness of breath, chest pain, and cough. Symptoms of thrombosis most commonly reported by patients include pain, swelling of the limbs, and redness and increased warmth. In most cases, ultrasonography of the lower extremities is required to confirm deep vein thrombosis. ## **Thrombosis during pregnancy – prevention** In pregnant women with serious risk factors for thrombosis, thromboprophylaxis is introduced in the early stages of pregnancy. For example, it is used in expectant mothers who have a history of thromboembolism or who have an autoimmune disease that puts them at increased risk for thrombus formation, such as antiphospholipid syndrome. Heparin is the most common treatment method, while nonpharmacologic prevention methods include, for example, compression stockings, which some expectant mothers wear throughout pregnancy and after delivery. Physical activity and maintaining an appropriate body weight are also important. The so-called bed rest for pregnancy complications is now abandoned, as it is a risk factor for the development of thrombosis and, subsequently, pulmonary embolism, which can pose a real threat to the life of the pregnant woman. --- --- title: "Is it possible to lose weight during pregnancy?" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/ist-es-moeglich-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft-abzunehmen" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Weight gain is a natural part of pregnancy. For this to happen, the pregnant woman's diet must be balanced and contain all the nutrients necessary for the development of the fetus. For this reason, specialists and all gynecological societies discourage diets during pregnancy and recommend regular physical activity and a healthy diet." last_modified: "2026-01-27T10:02:55+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/ist-es-moeglich-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft-abzunehmen" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/ist-es-moeglich-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft-abzunehmen" --- # Is it possible to lose weight during pregnancy? ## **Weight loss during pregnancy – is it safe?** Both nutritionists and gynecologists strongly advise against losing weight during pregnancy. Overweight women are advised to reduce their body weight in the period before conception. This is because dieting during pregnancy and strict diets can be harmful and have a negative effect on the normal development of the baby. It has been proven that dieting during pregnancy and being underweight during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage and low birth weight. The dietary habits of expectant mothers can lead to a deficiency of substances necessary for the proper development of the baby, which is why the diet of a pregnant woman should be balanced and contain all nutrients in the right proportions. Among the most dangerous consequences of an unbalanced diet and the resulting deficiencies, experts count insufficient supply of folic acid and iron. Among other things, these lead to anemia in the pregnant woman and abnormal development of the central nervous system in the fetus. ## **Normal weight during pregnancy** It is not true that an expectant mother should eat for two. The calorie needs of a pregnant woman depend, among other things, on her initial body weight (or, more precisely, her BMI). For example, women whose pre-pregnancy BMI is above 29 kg/m2 should not gain more than 7 kilograms during pregnancy. Women with a BMI below 19.8 kg/m2 can gain between 12 and even 18 kilograms during pregnancy. Expectant mothers whose BMI before pregnancy was in the normal range, i.e. not above 26 kg/m2, may gain a maximum of 15 kilograms. According to studies, it is also known that the daily calorie requirement of a pregnant woman increases by 360 kcal/day in the second trimester and by 475 kcal/day in the third trimester. ## **Physical activity during pregnancy** According to the recommendations of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), if there are no contraindications and the pregnancy is going well, a pregnant woman should be physically active for an average of 30 minutes five times a week. This measure is not aimed at weight loss, but at preventing excessive weight gain, which can also have negative consequences for the course of pregnancy. The same guidelines state that a woman who has done intensive endurance exercise before pregnancy can continue to do so during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. Regular physical activity not only reduces excessive weight gain during pregnancy, but also reduces the risk of gestational diabetes and probably postpartum depression. Before you start exercising, you should consult your doctor to find out if there are any contraindications to it. --- --- title: "Is numbness of the hands in pregnancy a cause for concern?" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/ist-taubheit-der-haende-in-der-schwangerschaft-ein-grund-zur-sorge" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "The expectant mother's body is constantly changing as it prepares for the little one to safely enter the world. The woman experiences many discomforts during this time, which can increase as the baby grows. One of them is numbness of the hands during pregnancy. How do you deal with it and what causes the discomfort?" last_modified: "2026-01-27T12:33:49+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/ist-taubheit-der-haende-in-der-schwangerschaft-ein-grund-zur-sorge" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/ist-taubheit-der-haende-in-der-schwangerschaft-ein-grund-zur-sorge" --- # Is numbness of the hands in pregnancy a cause for concern? ## **Causes of numbness of the hands during pregnancy** Usually, hand numbness is caused by damage to the central or peripheral nervous system. They can also be caused by pressure on a nerve. Another cause is degenerative changes in the spine, especially the cervical or thoracic spine. Numbness also occurs when you remain in an unnatural position for a long time, for example, with your arms raised or stretched out in front of your body. Expectant mothers often complain of this condition. One of the more common causes is carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is usually caused by repetitive hand movements, such as at work. Working at a computer for hours on end and typing every day can also cause this condition. People who play sports are also at risk for developing paresthesia because injuries to the upper limbs, especially the wrists, can occur more easily. During pregnancy, carpal tunnel syndrome is much more common starting in the second trimester, as a woman’s body begins to retain water during this time. Unlike the disease, which is due to an injury or occupational disease, the unpleasant symptoms usually disappear after birth. ## **Hand numbness during pregnancy and carpal tunnel syndrome** The carpal tunnel is essentially a canal made up of the bones of the wrist. Within this narrow and inflexible structure is the median nerve. Its compression is the cause of the aforementioned hand numbness during pregnancy. The causes of the symptoms are swelling and pressure caused by fluid retention. In the early stages, the symptoms are only numbness and tingling, but if the pressure on the nerve continues or increases, there may be a burning sensation and even a dull ache that spreads to the fingers and wrist, and in advanced cases may even radiate to the arm. ## **Other causes of nocturnal numbness of the hands during pregnancy** Carpal tunnel syndrome is not the only reason for the complaints that expectant mothers complain about. Numbness in the hands is sometimes also a result of overloading the spine. A woman’s body begins to prepare for childbirth, but also for breastfeeding the baby. Women gain weight and their breasts grow, causing the spine to bear more weight and shifting the center of gravity. There is increased tension in the chest area, which can cause tingling and pain in the hands. Sometimes the numbness of the hands is particularly troublesome at night. Sometimes it prevents effective recovery. Then it is due to the posture that many pregnant women adopt – with their wrists folded down. They are then often awakened by an unpleasant tingling sensation in their hands and feel pain when changing positions. For those who have difficulty controlling this habit, it is recommended to wear a wrist orthosis at night. The condition should not be underestimated, as any disturbance of the wrist can lead to the aforementioned carpal tunnel syndrome, which can cause permanent nerve damage if left untreated. ## **Home remedies for numbness of the hands during pregnancy** If the unpleasant symptoms persist or worsen, it is necessary to consult a specialist. It is also advisable to avoid movements or hand positions that increase the discomfort. For those who cannot refrain from certain activities or who cannot control their sleeping position, wrist guards are a good solution. Many also turn to nutritional supplements, but expectant mothers should consult a professional for this. Pregnant women need to pay attention to their diet and adequate hydration. It is advisable to eat in a way that does not increase fluid accumulation in the body. Massages and warm baths to improve blood circulation can also provide relief. However, make sure that the water is not too hot. It is also not advisable to cool the body, as this can worsen the numbness. In many cases, relaxation techniques, especially yoga, which teaches the body to take control, provide relief. --- --- title: "Fish during pregnancy – is it safe?" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/fisch-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft-ist-das-sicher" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "The diet of every expectant mother should be varied and balanced. This will ensure that all the necessary components for the proper course of pregnancy and the development of the baby. A controversial component of the diet is fish during pregnancy. Is it safe to eat it? What fish should not be eaten by expectant mothers?" last_modified: "2026-01-27T09:57:29+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/fisch-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft-ist-das-sicher" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/fisch-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft-ist-das-sicher" --- # Fish during pregnancy – is it safe? ## **Is fish safe during pregnancy?** Fish should be part of every diet regardless of pregnancy. The recommendation is to eat fish at least 1-2 times a week. However, it is always advisable to choose fish from reliable sources. Fish is known for its health-promoting properties. They provide omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are essential for the diet of expectant mothers, as well as easily digestible protein. In addition, fish contains fat-soluble vitamins, e.g. vitamin D, as well as micro and macro elements such as calcium, iodine or selenium. If the expectant mother eats fish after heat treatment, it is harmless and should definitely not be omitted during pregnancy. ## **What fish should not be eaten during pregnancy?** Pregnancy is a special time when there are certain restrictions on what the expectant mother can and cannot eat. One of the forbidden products during pregnancy is raw fish. Cold smoked ones should also be avoided. If they are not cooked, they can lead to the development of the bacterial disease listeriosis. Pregnant women are also advised not to eat fish from unsafe sources and of unknown freshness. In addition, attention is drawn to the danger of pollution (especially mercury) from fish in the Baltic Sea and predatory fish. Among the fish that should be avoided by expectant mothers are tuna and swordfish. ## **Sushi during pregnancy** Sushi containing raw fish or seafood should not be consumed by pregnant women. However, expectant mothers can eat sushi during pregnancy. Rolls with baked or grilled fish are an ideal choice, as are vegetable options – with avocado or cucumber, for example. If you visit a restaurant where sushi is served, always make sure they maintain the highest standards of hygiene to avoid possible poisoning. It is best to tell the waiter that you are pregnant and he will suggest safe alternatives to raw fish and seafood. ## **How often should you eat fish during pregnancy?** It is considered that a pregnant woman should consume fish 1-2 times a week in the amount of about 300 grams. It is best to eat fatty fish, especially sea fish. Recommended for pregnant women are: Norwegian salmon, sardines, farmed trout, flounder, shrimp and mackerel. Regular consumption of fish reduces the risk of vitamin deficiency and the need for additional supplementation during pregnancy. --- --- title: "Abdominal pain and pregnancy. What does abdominal pain in pregnancy mean and when is it a cause for concern?" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/bauchschmerzen-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Abdominal pain occurring during pregnancy may have a different cause and severity depending on the stage. It is usually the result of physiological changes in the woman's body, but it can also be a symptom of diseases of the urinary" last_modified: "2026-01-28T09:30:05+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/bauchschmerzen-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/bauchschmerzen-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Abdominal pain and pregnancy. What does abdominal pain in pregnancy mean and when is it a cause for concern? Abdominal pain occurring during pregnancy may have a different cause and severity depending on the stage. It is usually the result of physiological changes in the woman’s body, but it can also be a symptom of diseases of the urinary or gastrointestinal tract, as well as a symptom of miscarriage, especially in the first weeks of pregnancy. Abdominal pain in pregnancy is almost always considered by women as a sign of danger and a cause for concern. Some pregnant women identify the pain they experience with miscarriage. However, it is important to remember that abdominal pain during pregnancy is quite common and is not always associated with a direct threat to the developing child in the womb. ## **The pain in the lower abdomen at the beginning of pregnancy** Abdominal pain in early pregnancy is usually associated with rapid changes in the female body. A rapidly growing fetus requires more and more space, so the size of the uterus increases and gradually begins to put pressure on neighboring organs such as the bladder. Swollen genitals can cause a feeling of fullness in the abdomen, mild uterine cramps, groin pain and general pain throughout the abdomen. Abdominal pain in the first few weeks of pregnancy, however, can be of particular concern, especially if it is accompanied by bleeding or spotting. During this time, there is the greatest risk of miscarriage. Do not underestimate these symptoms, but consult a specialist immediately. Characteristic stitches in the abdomen during pregnancy can also be caused by diseases of the digestive or urinary system, such as: Intestinal disorders, appendicitis or colic. In such a case, medical intervention is necessary for correct diagnosis and effective treatment. ## **Abdominal pain during pregnancy – 2 trimester** Lower back and abdominal pain during pregnancy becomes more troublesome and definitely more frequent in the second trimester. It is primarily the result of the uterus stretching in response to the baby’s rapid development in the womb. At the end of this trimester, the woman may begin to feel the baby’s movements, which can also contribute to the pain. However, if the abdominal pain is accompanied by hardening and increased abdominal tenderness, it may be the result of placental abruption. This is a condition that can cause hypoxia or even death of the baby. Such symptoms should be discussed with a specialist immediately. Discomfort in the abdomen due to pain may also occur with sudden changes in position, sneezing, laughing or coughing. At this time, it is worthwhile to take care of strengthening the abdominal muscles, rest and properly hydrate the body. ## **Pain in the lower abdomen in the 9th month of pregnancy** During the third trimester of pregnancy, there is still a risk of placental abruption. In addition, exercise contractions (Braxton-Hicks) may occur between 7 and 8 months. This is completely normal and a result of the decreasing space in the womb. The cramps become more pronounced as the baby grows and delivery approaches. In the second half of pregnancy, preeclampsia may also develop, which is characterized by increased blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine, causing pain in the abdomen. Preeclampsia is also associated with swelling of the face, feet, and hands, headaches, and visual disturbances, shortness of breath, and vomiting. In the last weeks before birth, the pain in the lower abdomen is much more frequent, painful and severe. This is how the body prepares for the birth of the child. ## **Pain in the lower abdomen – pregnancy** A stitch in the abdomen during pregnancy does not always have to be a direct result of the baby’s development in the womb. Often, a pregnant woman may experience discomfort during pregnancy that is unrelated to her condition and other disease processes taking place in her body. Among the non-genuine causes of abdominal pain we can distinguish, for example, appendicitis, viral inflammation of the digestive tract, intestinal obstruction or irritable bowel syndrome. These conditions may be accompanied by: Vomiting, diarrhea and nausea. In addition, abdominal pain during pregnancy can also be caused by abnormalities of the urinary tract. The inflammation that takes place there usually manifests itself as discomfort above the pubic joint. A woman may experience bladder discomfort in the form of: urgent pressure, frequent urination or burning. ## **Pain in the abdomen – when to see a doctor?** Every pregnant woman should pay special attention to her body and immediately consult a specialist in case of disturbing signals, especially if they are: - The abdominal pain is accompanied by other symptoms such as bleeding or diarrhea - The pain is crampy and occurs regularly - The abdomen is hard and tender --- --- title: "Chamomile in pregnancy – is it safe?" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/kamille-in-der-schwangerschaft-ist-sie-sicher" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Due to the negative effects of many medications on pregnancy, expectant mothers often look for homemade and natural remedies for various ailments. Among the most commonly used herbs is chamomile, which is especially helpful during the first weeks of pregnancy. But is chamomile tea safe during pregnancy?" last_modified: "2026-01-27T09:51:07+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/kamille-in-der-schwangerschaft-ist-sie-sicher" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/kamille-in-der-schwangerschaft-ist-sie-sicher" --- # Chamomile in pregnancy – is it safe? ## **Chamomile in pregnancy – health properties** Due to its numerous properties, chamomile is one of the herbs we turn to most often. It relieves gastrointestinal complaints and has an anti-inflammatory effect. It contains flavonoids, antioxidants that have a positive effect on health. Chamomile is also used for skin infections due to its antibacterial and soothing effect. In pregnancy, together with ginger, it can relieve troublesome symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, which occur especially in the first weeks of pregnancy. ## **Chamomile – is it safe during pregnancy?** As with most other herbs, the effects of chamomile on the course and development of pregnancy have not been fully scientifically studied. Therefore, there are no clear recommendations for the consumption of chamomile tea during pregnancy. For this reason, most gynecologists recommend using chamomile during pregnancy with caution and consideration. In all likelihood, a cup of the infusion now and then will not have any negative effects. However, it is always advisable to obtain herbs from a reliable source and free from impurities. ## **Effect of chamomile on pregnancy** Many women turn to chamomile to relieve their stomach discomfort during pregnancy. However, some studies and scientific reports indicate a risk of premature birth or miscarriage if excessive amounts of chamomile are consumed. It may also have a negative effect on the arterial channels of the fetus. However, these are isolated cases, so it is best to consult your gynecologist. ## **Other herbs in pregnancy** When using herbs during pregnancy, it is important to be aware of their possible effects on the development of the baby, as well as interactions with medications taken by the expectant mother. Pregnant women are discouraged, among other things, from self-medicating with herbs for conditions that complicate pregnancy. Most often, pregnant women turn to herbs to relieve symptoms such as nausea or flatulence, choosing mint and lemon balm in particular. These are herbs that have no negative effects on the baby’s development. However, there are known plants that pregnant women should avoid. These include wormwood, aloe vera and poppy. --- --- title: "How to relieve coccyx pain during pregnancy? Home remedy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/wie-lindert-man-steissbeinschmerzen-in-der-schwangerschaft-hausmittel" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Breech pain is one of the most common problems that expectant mothers complain about. It can have many causes. Usually it is caused by an injury to the coccyx, but during pregnancy the changes in the body preparing for birth are also responsible for it. What are other causes of coccyx pain and how can it be treated with home remedies?" last_modified: "2026-01-27T14:02:40+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/wie-lindert-man-steissbeinschmerzen-in-der-schwangerschaft-hausmittel" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/wie-lindert-man-steissbeinschmerzen-in-der-schwangerschaft-hausmittel" --- # How to relieve coccyx pain during pregnancy? Home remedy ## **Causes of coccyx pain during pregnancy** Coccyx pain mainly affects expectant mothers who have suffered from a coccyx injury in the past, especially as the enlarging uterus begins to exert pressure on the spine. However, it is very often complained of by pregnant women in whom it occurs for no apparent reason. There is now increasing evidence that the hormone relaxin is responsible for this. The hormone relaxin causes a loosening of the so-called cartilaginous structures, the loosening of which is essential for a natural birth. For this reason, breech pain increases as the due date approaches and the expectant mother gains weight. The coccyx can also be pressed before birth by the baby’s head, which is preparing for birth. ## **Why does the coccyx still hurt during pregnancy?** Pain in the coccyx during pregnancy can also be caused by the pregnant woman adopting an unnatural posture in which she tries to relieve pressure on her spine. Sometimes it is also the result of a degenerative disease of the upper spine, in the course of which, for example, there is pressure on a nerve. The pain can then radiate not only to the coccyx, but also to the buttocks and lower extremities. It is often felt in the upper back as well. Sometimes pain occurs in the lower back, which should awaken our vigilance. If they worsen during urination, they may indicate a developing inflammation. They can be caused by sciatica or a herniated disc due to spinal strain. They are also a symptom of diastasis of the pubic symphysis. If, on the other hand, the pain is rhythmic and does not subside despite a change in position, the cause may be progressive dilation of the cervical canal, which requires consultation with a specialist, as it may be a sign of incipient labor. ## **How to deal with a painful coccyx during pregnancy?** If the pain is so severe that the expectant mother can no longer function normally, it is worth consulting a specialist who will select the best form of treatment that is safe for the mother and her unborn child. Home remedies include warm baths, for example, with relaxing oils, which bring relief. A warm compress, electric pillow or massage to relieve the sore area will have a similar effect. However, it is important that this is done by a professional. In the case of advanced discomfort, especially if the pain is due to an injury, orthopedic pillows may be necessary, which can be placed not only on a chair, but also on a car seat. The characteristic shape of the orthopedic pillow allows the buttocks to rest comfortably without putting pressure on the coccyx. In addition, the expectant mother should refrain from activities that put additional stress on the spine and take more time to rest. Relaxation techniques that allow you to control your own body and muscles are also helpful in many cases. It is important that you do not take pain medications on your own without consulting a specialist. ## **Exercises for coccyx pain during pregnancy** If the pain persists despite the use of home remedies, the help of a physiotherapist may be required. It is important that the exercises are not performed indiscriminately, as they should be tailored not only to the problem, but also to the stage of pregnancy. It depends both on the right choice of exercises and on the exercise technique. The most recommended are those that stretch and relax the back and strengthen the muscles. Unless the expectant mother was physically active before pregnancy and the doctor decides otherwise, it is not a contraindication to refrain from sports and exercise. Pain in the coccyx is often aggravated by sitting. Therefore, one should remember to exercise and take regular walks, which not only activate the muscles, but also oxygenate the body and improve well-being. In addition to physical activity, it is also good to pay attention to good sleep hygiene. This is because the bigger the baby is in the mother’s belly, the less comfortable positions she can assume. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid a large pillow and a mattress that is too soft to sink into. --- --- title: "Garlic during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/knoblauch-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Garlic is a very popular ingredient in dishes and is one of the natural remedies for colds. For this reason, expectant mothers wonder if garlic is safe during pregnancy. Find out about the side effects of excessive consumption of garlic." last_modified: "2026-01-23T08:36:55+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/knoblauch-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/knoblauch-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Garlic during pregnancy ## **Properties of garlic** Garlic is mostly used as a garnish to dishes, as it gives them a distinctive flavor. In addition, it is known for its antibacterial properties. The best known ingredient of garlic is allicin, which is produced by the breakdown of allicin and gives garlic its aroma and most of its health-promoting properties. These include, among others, the properties: - antifungal - antimicrobial - anti-atherosclerotic - anticancer - anti-aggregant - immunostrengthening - lowering blood pressure There are also studies that say that eating garlic during pregnancy can reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia (blood poisoning). ## **Garlic during pregnancy – the common cold** Garlic has been used for generations as a home remedy to fight cold symptoms due to its antibacterial properties. It is believed that the best effect is obtained when garlic is eaten crushed some time before, without exposing it to heat. However, some people prefer to add it to tea, infusions or hot milk, as it tastes too pungent when raw. It should be remembered that cold remedies during pregnancy are safe in most cases, provided, of course, that the woman does not have a high fever or other disturbing symptoms. In such a situation, it is essential to consult a specialist. ## **Garlic during pregnancy – side effects** Eating garlic during pregnancy can aggravate discomforts that many expectant mothers struggle with. Garlic can aggravate heartburn or flatulence and irritate the mucous membranes of the digestive tract. In addition, due to its anticoagulant properties, it may increase the risk of bleeding and interfere with blood clotting. However, there is no clear evidence or recommendation that consumption of garlic during pregnancy poses a risk of the above complications or has a negative impact on the development of pregnancy. It is advisable to reach for it in masses and, in case of doubt, ask the doctor for his/her opinion. ## **Garlic in pregnancy – is it safe?** Currently, there is no evidence of negative effects on the development of the child when a pregnant woman consumes garlic. It is usually recommended not to consume large amounts, especially towards the end of pregnancy, in order not to increase the risk of perinatal hemorrhage. --- --- title: "Causes and symptoms of pregnancy poisoning, also known as gestosis" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/ursachen-und-symptome-einer-schwangerschaftsvergiftung-auch-bekannt-als-gestose" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Gestational toxicity, known in medical terminology as gestosis, is a complication that can occur in the second half of pregnancy, usually in women expecting their first child. Symptoms include swelling of the face and limbs, vision problems, increased blood pressure and proteinuria. Is gestosis dangerous? What is the treatment if the diagnosis is positive?" last_modified: "2026-01-27T14:13:09+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/ursachen-und-symptome-einer-schwangerschaftsvergiftung-auch-bekannt-als-gestose" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/ursachen-und-symptome-einer-schwangerschaftsvergiftung-auch-bekannt-als-gestose" --- # Causes and symptoms of pregnancy poisoning, also known as gestosis ## **What are the types of gestosis?** Medical terminology distinguishes between two types of gestosis – early and late gestosis. There is still no clear answer to the question of why so-called gestational toxicity occurs. The causes are attributed to hormonal changes that take place intensively in the organism of the expectant mother. There is also a lot of talk about psychological factors. Gestosis is diagnosed more often in women who have problems accepting their condition. Poisoning during pregnancy should not be underestimated. While it is not dangerous in the early stages, it seriously endangers the mother and her unborn child in the later stages. Early gestosis occurs in the first trimester, but usually resolves spontaneously and does not require medical intervention unless the mother-to-be’s body is severely dehydrated. The symptoms are mainly the characteristic nausea and vomiting that the woman experiences in the morning. However, sometimes the symptoms persist and the vomiting continues for several hours. In extreme cases, dehydration may occur, requiring intravenous administration of electrolytes. Late gestosis is usually diagnosed in the third trimester of pregnancy. Dangerous gestational toxicity usually occurs in the last month of pregnancy. There are two stages of gestosis – preeclampsia in pregnancy and eclampsia in pregnancy. The poisoning has very characteristic symptoms. ## **Symptoms of late gestosis – what should worry an expectant mother** In the course of late gestosis, the body’s water balance is disturbed, so that a characteristic swelling appears on the face and all limbs. The body begins to excrete larger amounts of protein than usual (called proteinuria). Blood pressure also increases and may exceed 140/90 mmHg. Sometimes the first symptoms are underestimated by the expectant mother because the swelling has accompanied her since the beginning of pregnancy. The alarm signals should be mainly those that appear in the facial area and do not disappear. When alarming symptoms appear, it is advisable to see the attending gynecologist as soon as possible, because the risk of pregnancy eclampsia, increases. ## **Eclampsia in pregnancy – symptoms and risks** Pregnancy eclampsia requires urgent intervention of a specialist, as it seriously threatens the health and life of the mother and the unborn child. In addition to stomach problems, the woman’s mood deteriorates significantly, and anxiety occurs. The expectant mother also suffers from severe headaches and dizziness, which aggravate the nausea. Visual disturbances and even loss of consciousness and coma may occur. Sometimes convulsions also occur. This symptom may even occur during or immediately after the birth itself. Cramps before the onset of labor or during labor are usually the signal for a cesarean section. ## **Prevention of pregnancy poisoning and treatment of diagnosed gestosis** In cases of gestational toxicity, rapid diagnosis is critical. The earlier gestosis is detected, the easier it is to treat. Prevention, of course, is essential, so the expectant mother must comply with the examinations and, if indicated, should go for further diagnostics. The visit to a specialist should not be postponed, even if the pregnancy is developing normally, and any worrying symptoms are an indication for immediate consultation. The doctor will not only determine the cause of the deterioration, but also reassure the expectant parents and suggest the best course of action. Diet is also important. It is worth limiting salt intake and supplementing the daily diet with protein-rich products. If gestosis is diagnosed late, hospitalization and constant monitoring of the mother’s and baby’s parameters is required. Antihypertensive drugs and intravenous electrolytes are administered to restore the body’s normal metabolism. The expectant mother should lie down, and if the pregnancy is well advanced, the doctor may decide to perform the aforementioned cesarean section. --- --- title: "Flaxseed during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/leinsamen-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "Unpleasant symptoms can occur during pregnancy. Since the list of medicines that are safe during these 9 months is limited, pregnant women often resort to home remedies to relieve the annoying symptoms. One of the natural ingredients used by expectant mothers is flaxseed. What is its use?" last_modified: "2026-01-23T08:23:11+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/leinsamen-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/leinsamen-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Flaxseed during pregnancy ## **Flaxseed during pregnancy – properties** Flaxseed is one of the best sources of dietary fibre, which is essential for the proper functioning of the digestive tract. Flaxseed also provides omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are especially recommended during pregnancy. In addition, it contains numerous micro and macro elements as well as protein and amino acids. For this reason, flaxseed is counted among the so-called superfoods, i.e. natural foods that supply the body with many different nutrients. ## **Flaxseed during pregnancy – Applications** Flax seeds are most commonly consumed in the form of seeds used in salads or other meals, or drunk after soaking in water. Pregnant women tend to use flax seeds for constipation, heartburn and nausea. The fibre content speeds up the peristalsis of the digestive tract, which is slowed down during pregnancy, and the discomfort can be relieved. Ground flaxseed can also be used in baked goods such as bread. Some people also use it in cooking as a substitute for eggs in various vegetable shreds and in a form similar to breadcrumbs. Flaxseed has also found its way into hair cosmetics. Recently, it has become increasingly popular to make your own hair mask, called flaxseed balm, which has moisturising and softening properties. ## **Is flaxseed safe during pregnancy?** All home and natural methods that an expectant mother wishes to use should always be discussed with a gynaecologist. Flaxseed has not been shown to have any negative effects on the development of pregnancy and the baby, but its possible side effects should be considered. These include, for example, diarrhoea, which occurs when too much flaxseed is consumed. In addition, flax seeds absorb water very well, so you must make sure you drink enough fluids when eating raw seeds. It is also always advisable to buy products from trustworthy organic shops so that the seeds are not additionally contaminated. --- --- title: "Blood pressure in pregnancy – what is the right pressure?" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/blutdruck-in-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "During pregnancy, regular control of blood pressure is very important. This can prevent serious complications associated with high blood pressure. What are the blood pressure standards for pregnant women? What is the risk of abnormal blood pressure during pregnancy?" last_modified: "2026-01-27T14:30:45+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/blutdruck-in-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/illnesses-during-pregnancy/blutdruck-in-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Blood pressure in pregnancy – what is the right pressure? During physiological pregnancy, blood pressure drops by about 10 mmHg. The lowest pressure is reached around the 24th week of pregnancy. This reduction is due to a decrease in peripheral vascular resistance. Blood pressure should be below 140/90 mmHg during pregnancy. Values of 130-139/85-89 mmHg are considered high normal blood pressure in pregnant women. Blood pressure is usually considered too low when values fall below 100/60 mmHg. ## **Blood pressure during pregnancy – too low** Low blood pressure in pregnancy, unlike hypertension, is not associated with serious complications in most cases. It may not cause any symptoms. However, low blood pressure in pregnancy often manifests itself as malaise, headache, weakness or palpitations. It may also be associated with fainting spells. To ensure proper blood pressure levels, care should be taken to ensure adequate fluid intake, sufficient sleep and physical activity. In addition, it is important to know that the lowest blood pressure is measured in a lying position on the left side. Many women also develop hypotensive syndrome when lying on their back during pregnancy. This can lead to heart disorders in the fetus, so it is better to choose another position. ## **Blood pressure during pregnancy – too high** Hypertension is an important clinical problem affecting an increasing number of pregnant women, due in part to the later age of pregnancy and the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity. A pregnancy complicated by gestational hypertension is always a high-risk pregnancy. Hypertension or high blood pressure in pregnancy is diagnosed when it exceeds 140/90 mmHg. If it is diagnosed before the 20th week of pregnancy, it is called chronic hypertension. Pregnancy-related hypertension, on the other hand, is diagnosed after the 20th week of pregnancy and disappears in most women within 6 weeks after delivery. It is very important to treat high blood pressure during pregnancy. It should be remembered that not all medications for high blood pressure are safe during pregnancy. In addition, a healthy lifestyle and regular monitoring of blood pressure are very important to respond as soon as possible if your blood pressure is too high, so that you can go to the hospital. ## **Why is abnormal blood pressure dangerous during pregnancy?** Low blood pressure does not have serious consequences in most cases. However, it should be remembered that so-called hypotension can lead to fainting and is therefore associated with a risk of injury. Too high blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to serious complications. In the mother, premature detachment of the placenta or kidney failure may occur. One of the most dangerous complications that can occur are preeclampsia and eclampsia. In addition, the risk of preterm birth, intrauterine growth restriction, and fetal demise is higher with hypertension. Neonates are more likely to require intensive neonatal monitoring, and there are also reports of possible developmental delays (e.g., due to hypoxia) and predisposition to future hypertension in the child. --- --- title: "Raspberries during pregnancy" url: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/himbeeren-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" lang: "de" type: "pregnancy_zone" description: "The diet of a future mother should contain all the necessary nutrients. Unfortunately, many myths about the diet of pregnant women still persist in public opinion. One of them is that raspberries are forbidden during pregnancy. Do raspberries cause miscarriage during pregnancy? What effect is attributed to an infusion of raspberries before birth?" last_modified: "2026-01-22T15:45:52+00:00" translations: fr: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/himbeeren-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" de: "https://famicord.lu/en/pregnancy-zone-2/pregnancy-information/himbeeren-waehrend-der-schwangerschaft" --- # Raspberries during pregnancy ## **Raspberries during pregnancy – can you eat them?** The myth that you should not eat raspberries during pregnancy is not scientifically proven. There are no studies that prove the negative effects of raspberries on a pregnant woman or her developing baby. Raspberries are good for pregnancy because of their nutritional value. Raspberries can be consumed raw or in the form of raspberry juice, which is recommended as a home remedy for cold symptoms. When reaching for raspberry jam, expectant mothers should choose products with the lowest possible sugar content. Raspberries can be eaten during pregnancy if they are washed and show no signs of mould. Even one spoiled raspberry in one package rules out eating the others. ## **Raspberries during pregnancy – Tea from raspberry leaves** An infusion of raspberry leaves is recommended to women towards the end of pregnancy to speed up labour or ease its progress. However, there is no clear evidence of such an effect. Nevertheless, it is advisable not to use it during an early stage of pregnancy to avoid premature labour. Ask your gynaecologist or midwife if you would like to take raspberry leaf tea or another herbal tea during pregnancy. Some say that the raspberry infusion can have a firming effect and improve blood flow to the uterus. In this way, the uterine muscle is strengthened and made more flexible, which can trigger or increase contractions. ## **What fruits should you eat during pregnancy?** A balanced diet includes fruit and vegetables, the latter being more prominent in pregnant women. Fruit should be included in about 2-3 meals per day. Avocados are especially recommended for pregnant women as they provide protein and folic acid. Dried fruits, e.g. figs or plums, contain large amounts of dietary fibre, which can provide relief from pregnancy symptoms such as constipation. In addition, fruits containing vitamin C, such as oranges or currants, are recommended, especially for anaemia. They increase the absorption of iron. ---