Birth: man wants to be there The trend of the last decades continues: More and more men want to witness the birth of their child. In special cases, employees can claim special leave, i.e. paid time off from work, for this purpose. Typical reasons for special leave: Birth Wedding Relocation Death of a relative A … Special Leave for Birth: What the Legislature Says
Pelvic presentation: different forms There are different types of breech presentation. In all of them, the baby’s head is at the top and the pelvis at the bottom of the womb. However, the position of the legs varies: Pure breech presentation: The baby has its legs folded up so that its feet are in front … Breech Presentation (Steißlage): What to Do Now
What effect does lady’s mantle tea have during pregnancy? Women who are in the last third of pregnancy can possibly support lady’s mantle in preparing for the birth. This is because the phytohormones contained in the medicinal plant, which are similar to the female sex hormone progesterone, are said to have a beneficial effect in … Lady’s Mantle Tea – Fertility and Pregnancy
Amniotic sac: important habitat The unborn child finds all the conditions for healthy development in its habitat, the amniotic sac. This includes, above all, the amniotic fluid, from which it can obtain important substances for its development. In addition, the amniotic fluid enables the child to move freely. This allows it to build up its … Insufficient Amniotic Fluid: What it means
Pregnancy: calculation after menstruation Most women do not know the exact date of conception, but the first day of the last menstrual period. On this basis, the duration of pregnancy can be calculated using the so-called Naegele rule: For a regular cycle of 28 days, seven days and one year are added from the first … How long does a pregnancy last?
Sex – the child is well protected Fathers in particular often worry that they could harm their unborn child during sex during pregnancy. However, the baby is well protected in the mother’s womb by the uterus, the amniotic fluid and the surrounding muscles, so that vibrations do not harm it. Even if the belly becomes … Sex during pregnancy: Is allowed, except for these exceptions
Unintentionally pregnant – the statistics For many – sometimes very young – women it is not a pleasant surprise when the pregnancy test is positive. Quite a few decide against carrying the child to term. According to the Federal Statistical Office, around 100,000 pregnant women chose abortion in 2020. This represents a slight decrease (of … Abortion: Procedure, Deadlines, Costs
What does precipitous birth mean? A “precipitous birth” is a birth process that lasts less than two hours from the onset of the first contractions to the birth of the child. It is a birth that is normal in itself, except that in most cases the woman giving birth has almost no contractions at all, … Premature Birth: Meaning and Process
Which teas can be drunk during pregnancy? During pregnancy, women should provide their bodies with sufficient fluids – for example in the form of tea. Not only can it quench your thirst, but depending on the type, it can also alleviate typical pregnancy symptoms. Some types of tea are unproblematic during pregnancy (such as chamomile … Tea in Pregnancy: What is Allowed and What is Not
Child development During the relatively short period of pregnancy, a fertilized egg grows into a highly developed child. During this time – about 40 weeks – the head, trunk, arms and legs are formed, as well as all organs such as the heart, kidneys and brain. Development is coordinated and guided by the blueprint in … Stress during Pregnancy: When it Becomes Too Much
Signs of pregnancy: When do they start to appear? Pregnancy: first signs Pregnancy: symptoms in the nose and mouth If you suddenly become sensitive to smells and can no longer smell things that you have always found pleasant or at least not annoying, this can also be a sign of pregnancy. For example, some pregnant … Interpreting Pregnancy Signs Correctly
What does the Apgar score assess? The Apgar score is a scoring system developed by the American anesthesiologist V. Apgar in 1952 to test the vitality of newborns. It includes the following parameters: Appearance (skin color) Pulse (heart rate) Basal tone (muscle tone) Respiration Reflexes Scoring of the Apgar score Skin Color 0 points: pale, … Apgar Score: What it reveals
