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Pregnancy information:
Knowledge for expectant parents
Flying during pregnancy – is it safe?
The vacation season is a time for a lot of traveling, often planned well in advance. Many expectant mothers wonder if it is still safe for them to travel by air despite their pregnancy. Find out about the rules for flying during pregnancy.
July as cord blood awareness month
For all parents, the health of their child is a priority. On the occasion of the umbilical cord blood month of July, we have compiled the most important information about stem cells from umbilical cord blood. This material can save the future health and life of the child, its siblings and immediate family and can only be collected during birth.
Is a swimming pool safe during pregnancy?
Many expectant mothers want to be physically active during pregnancy. One of the most commonly chosen sports during this time is swimming. Is swimming safe for all women during pregnancy? When is it better to give it up?
When is the earliest you can take a pregnancy test?
An initial confirmation of pregnancy is often provided by the pregnancy tests available at the pharmacy. However, the timing of the pregnancy test has a great influence on the reliability of the result. For this reason, do not perform the test too early to avoid a false negative result. Find out when you should take a pregnancy test at the pharmacy and when you can take a blood test at the earliest, so that the result is reliable.
Blood glucose test during pregnancy. Test, results, standards
The blood glucose test during pregnancy is used to diagnose gestational diabetes, a disease that is dangerous for the health of the pregnant woman and the child. How do I prepare for the test and how do I perform a blood glucose test correctly?
What is a non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) for chromosomal defects?
Pregnancy is a time full of anticipation and moving moments. The feeling of happiness is great - and sometimes so is the uncertainty. Particularly with your first child, it is not yet clear what is in store for you as a pregnant woman and which examinations you would like to have for yourself and your unborn child. The examinations aim to monitor the health of the expectant mothers and the development of the child in order to detect risks at an early stage.
One of these possible prenatal examinations is the NIPT - a non-invasive prenatal test.
Treatments to improve comfort during childbirth
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.
Pregnancy at 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.
Cranberries during pregnancy
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?