Illnesses during pregnancy

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?

High blood pressure during pregnancy is a common pregnancy complication and must be treated accordingly. Poorly controlled blood pressure can lead to serious consequences. Find out about the worrying symptoms of high blood pressure during pregnancy and how to treat it.

Every woman wants her pregnancy to proceed according to the rules of the art and to be physiological. Unfortunately, various complications occur during pregnancy that cannot always be predicted or prevented. When do we talk about high-risk pregnancies and what are the causes?

Abdominal pain is always a cause for concern for pregnant women. This is because they can have all kinds of causes. However, this also includes benign conditions such as intestinal colic. What are the symptoms and treatment of intestinal colic during pregnancy?

Many different types of complaints can occur during pregnancy. Many women complain of urinary incontinence, especially in the last trimester. Sometimes this condition persists even after the birth. Why should you see a urogynaecological physiotherapist during pregnancy and what remedies are available for incontinence during pregnancy?