Ultrasound at 8 weeks of pregnancy The early or viability ultrasound At 8 weeks of pregnancy, you can have an ultrasound, but it's not standard. This viability ultrasound, or early ultrasound, can be done from 6 weeks onwards. However, if you have it done at 7 or 8 weeks, more can already be seen. Want [...]
Bleeding at 4 Weeks Pregnant? What Could It Mean? Are you 4 weeks pregnant and experiencing bleeding? It's understandable to be concerned, but it's not always a cause for alarm. There are several possible reasons for bleeding this early in pregnancy. We'll provide you with some information here, but if you have any questions or [...]
How Does a Pregnancy Test Work? Your Midwife from Amsterdam South Explains Do you suspect you might be pregnant? Then, of course, you'll want to take a pregnancy test. We'll explain how it works and what to look out for in this blog. And if you get a positive result, make an appointment with a [...]
Health Gurus on Social Media Unsubstantiated Claims Aren't Always Harmless Some time ago, a heartfelt message from Dr. Jojanneke Kant appeared on social media. A post that quickly caught the attention of various newspapers. It warned us that if we're not careful, we may lose to the claims made by various health gurus to their [...]
Ectopic Pregnancy Most pregnancies progress smoothly, but unfortunately, this is not always the case. This is especially true for ectopic pregnancies. Such a pregnancy can never develop into a baby, and it can also be a dangerous situation for you. We will provide you with more information about this in this blog. If you have [...]
Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy Tips for Dealing with Pelvic Discomfort During Pregnancy Do you suddenly experience shooting pains in your lower back or pelvic area, especially when getting up? This is referred to as pelvic pain, a condition that nearly half of all pregnant women experience. In this blog, we'll explain what it is and [...]
Are you two days overdue? Are you pregnant or not? You're two days overdue, but the pregnancy test is negative. How is that possible? There are many possible reasons for this. It's possible that you are overdue and not pregnant, but it could also be that the test hasn't yet detected that you are pregnant. [...]
4 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms What to Expect If you're 4 weeks pregnant, you may not even know it yet, or you might have just found out. However, there are already some symptoms that are clear signs of your pregnancy. Do you want to know what symptoms you can expect so early in your pregnancy? We'll [...]
Running While Pregnant? Yes, as Long as You Listen to Your Body Is it safe to run while pregnant? This is a question we often hear, and it's completely understandable. Many women wonder if continuing their regular running routine might harm their unborn baby. However, research is increasingly showing the opposite: exercise during pregnancy [...]
7 Weeks Pregnancy Ultrasound What to Expect Whether you're just beginning your pregnancy journey or nearing the end, you're probably very eager to see your baby. An ultrasound is always something most women look forward to because even though you can't see much, it gives you a glimpse of your baby. Typically, the first ultrasound [...]
