“Every woman is strongly advised to stop smoking as early as possible during pregnancy,” advises American neuroscientist Lise Eliot. Find out why pregnant women should not smoke or be exposed to secondhand smoke under any circumstances and what the consequences of smoking during pregnancy can be for an unborn baby here. Consequences of smoking during … Smoking during Pregnancy: Danger to Unborn Life
Being pregnant means for most women a mixture of joy and curiosity, but also concern and fear. Every expectant mother hopes that the pregnancy will proceed without complications and that the child will be born healthy. There is therefore a great deal of trepidation when the doctor speaks of a high-risk pregnancy. When an expectant … High-risk Pregnancy: What is It?
Vaginal infections are the most common cause of preterm birth after 24 weeks of pregnancy. They can travel up the cervix and cervical canal into the amniotic sac and spread to the amniotic fluid and baby. Most often, these infections are caused by bacteria, fungi or chlamydia. Women who have had previous miscarriages or premature … Preventing Preterm Birth: Detecting Vaginal Infections Early
First a career, then a child: the number of women who have children after the age of 30 is growing. Does this mean that the health risk for mother and child is also growing? Some say that it is no longer a problem to have a healthy baby after 35. The risk of giving birth … Pregnant Over 35: (K)A Piece of Cake?
Stress that comes to the fore in certain moderation definitely does no harm. But great stress during pregnancy and strong maternal anxiety may well have a negative impact on the child and its development. A low birth weight or even a miscarriage are possible. Childhood late effects such as asthma and depression are also sometimes … Stress in Pregnancy
Analgesics (painkillers) are among the most commonly used medications during breastfeeding. Often, after taking them, the nursing mother develops fears and worries about whether they might harm the baby. Paracetamol is considered the safest analgesic (painkiller) for mild to moderate pain during breastfeeding. Like ibuprofen, it is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen is more … Drugs and Breastfeeding: Painkillers
Normally, cytostatic therapy (cancer therapy) is a long-term therapy of various active substances with many side effects, so breastfeeding must be advised. For the topic of general cytostatic therapy, see the topic “Cytostatics” below.
For all the benefits of breastfeeding, there may be circumstances that put the baby at risk, making it necessary to discontinue or temporarily interrupt breastfeeding. In this case, the risk may come from the mother herself, for example, through the use of medications. Almost every active ingredient passes into breast milk and thus enters the … Drugs and Breastfeeding
There are few reasons to stop breastfeeding for a longer period of time or to stop breastfeeding. In the case of infectious diseases of the mother, it must be decided on a case-by-case basis whether weaning is recommended. This is because pathogens can be transmitted with the mother’s milk and trigger the corresponding disease in … Communicable Diseases in the Breastfeeding Period
The health benefits of breastfeeding for mother and especially for the child have been proven by numerous studies. Premature infants Breast milk may promote brain growth in premature infants. In one study, preterm infants whose diet consisted of at least half (pumped) breast milk during the first few weeks had larger or better-developed brains at … Benefits of Breastfeeding
In addition to valuable nutrients and vital substances such as vitamins, minerals, trace elements, essential fatty acids, milk sugar (lactose) and proteins, breast milk has many more complex substances to offer. There are over 200 different components detectable in breast milk. The milk is composed of the same substances in all breastfeeding women. Nevertheless, it … Composition of Breast Milk
During pregnancy, weight gain occurs as a result of hormonal changes with increased estrogen and progesterone synthesis. Initially, blood volume increase and uterine muscle weight dominate. From the 27th – 40th week of pregnancy (3rd trimester/third trimester) – weight is determined by the fetus, the mother’s fat storage and the increase in tissue fluid. The … Pregnancy and Water Balance
