Lotus birth: what is it? What happens during the lotus birth? A home birth or a birth center is the appropriate place for women who wish to have a lotus birth. It is important that you are supported by an experienced midwife. In most clinics, a lotus birth is not possible due to infection control. … Lotus Birth: What’s Behind It
Water in the legs Pregnancy brings with it many physical changes. One of them is the increased transfer of fluid from the vessels into the surrounding tissue. The water retention in the tissue is called edema. Due to gravity, they form mainly in the area of the feet and hands. Legs and arms can also … Water retention & pregnancy: Causes and treatment
Headaches during pregnancy: possible causes In principle, all types of headaches – such as migraines, tension headaches or cluster headaches – can occur in pregnant women. Triggers can be: Hormonal changes stress overexertion Tension in the shoulder and neck area too little exercise too little oxygen poor diet abstaining from caffeine Pregnancy-related illnesses (gestational hypertension, … Headaches during Pregnancy: What you can do
Advantages of a water birth With a water birth, women can spend the opening and also expulsion phases of the birth in a birthing tub. Due to the stay in warm water, the opening period can be somewhat shorter than it would be “on land”. The total duration of the birth can be shortened by … Water Birth: Opportunities, Risks, and Process
What does postpartum mean? The postpartum period begins after the birth of the baby and ends six to eight weeks later. It is a very valuable time to build a good mother-child relationship and to give the infant trust and security. Even though they are now physically separated, mother and child still form a unit. … Postpartum: How Long It Lasts
What is an implantation bleed? After fertilization, the fertilized egg (blastocyst) migrates through the fallopian tube towards the uterus and nests – like an egg in a nest (lat. nidus, nest) – in the lining of the uterus. This nesting is called nidation by physicians. What begins with the attachment of the blastocyst to the … Implantation bleeding: Pregnancy sign or period?
What is first trimester screening? First trimester screening is also called first trimester screening or first trimester test. It is a prenatal screening in the first trimester of pregnancy for genetic disorders in the child. However, screening only allows the calculation of a probability of genetic diseases, malformations or chromosomal abnormalities; it cannot detect them … First-trimester screening: Procedure and statement
Pregnancy: weight gain by mother and child During the first three months after conception, a pregnant woman gains little weight. Some women even lose weight because they vomit frequently. After the first trimester, however, a woman puts on quite a bit of weight. On the one hand, of course, the child becomes steadily heavier, on … Weight gain during pregnancy
Calculate delivery date Most women want to calculate the exact date of delivery as quickly as possible when they have a positive pregnancy test. Ovulation and the last menstrual period can help with this. But even without information about the menstrual cycle, doctors can calculate the expected date of birth. First fetal movements allow conclusions … Childbirth: What Happens
1. constipation and flatulence Constipation and bloating go hand in hand and are the classic in early pregnancy. “The fact that many women complain of constipation, especially at the very beginning, indicates that the change in hormone balance has something to do with it. Bloating is also often diet-related.” explains Dr. Müller-Hartburg, a gynecologist in … Seven “Survival Tips” for Pregnant Women
Why is heartburn so common during pregnancy? Heartburn occurs when acidic stomach fluid rises into the esophagus. This backflow, also called reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD), is possible when the sphincter between the stomach and esophagus no longer functions properly. In addition, as pregnancy progresses, the growing uterus presses upward against the intestines and stomach, … Heartburn during pregnancy: What helps
What are preterm labor contractions? Premature contractions are so-called opening contractions that begin before the expected date of birth. Contractions of the smooth muscles of the uterine wall (uterine muscles) cause the cervix to open. Only such cervix-acting contractions are actually true preterm labor. If the baby is born before the 37th week of pregnancy … Preterm labor: What you can do now