Illnesses during pregnancy

Modern foetal and maternal medicine is developing intensively. It is possible to carry out procedures on children who are still in the uterine cavity. Intrauterine transfusion is one such procedure. It is one way of treating a serological conflict or anaemia caused by a parvovirus infection. How does this treatment work?

Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anaemia during pregnancy. Many expectant mothers have to take iron supplements during pregnancy. What are the symptoms of iron deficiency during pregnancy and how is it treated?

The shortening of the cervix is one of the symptoms that physiologically occur before labour. However, it sometimes happens that the cervix shortens too early, which can lead to premature labour. What are the symptoms of a shortening cervix?

Pregnancy is a time when many different types of discomfort can occur. For some pregnant women they make everyday life a misery, for others they are practically non-existent. One symptom that many mums-to-be complain about is unpleasant calf cramps during pregnancy. Why do they occur and how can they be treated?

Blood sugar levels or glycaemia should be monitored during pregnancy. A fasting glucose test is carried out at the beginning of the pregnancy and an oral glucose load test in the later weeks. If diabetes is diagnosed, the pregnant woman must check her blood glucose level daily. What is the normal blood glucose level during pregnancy and how can it be measured?