Post-term pregnancy: what if you’re ‘overdue’? You’ve reached your due date…. and yet nothing happens. No contractions, no signs. Just that one sentence you keep hearing: “You’re overdue.” But what does that actually mean? And more importantly, what does it mean for you and your baby? In this blog, we’ll gently guide you through [...]
Pregnant After a Miscarriage Answers to your questions and doubts Unfortunately, not every pregnancy goes as hoped. Sometimes it ends prematurely in a miscarriage. Even so, it's normally possible to become pregnant again afterwards. But many women have questions about this, or doubts. That's completely normal, and you're always welcome to discuss them with us. [...]
Pelvic Instability How to reduce the symptoms Unfortunately, being pregnant isn't all roses and moonlight. Your body changes, and in some cases that also leads to complaints, such as pelvic instability. It's something that can't be prevented, but there are a number of things you can do to reduce the symptoms. Pregnancy hormones Pelvic instability [...]
Pregnancy Massage When a massage is and isn't possible during pregnancy A massage every now and then is always lovely, even when you're pregnant! Still, it's better not to simply book a 'regular massage' during your pregnancy. Your body is different and responds differently too. A genuine pregnancy massage takes this into account. That's [...]
Weight Gain During Pregnancy “How much weight will I gain now that I’m pregnant?” This might be one of the most frequently asked questions: “How much weight will I gain now that I’m pregnant?”. Of course, we all consider the baby's health the most important thing. But there are few pregnant women who don't [...]
4 Weeks Pregnant Everything you need to know and arrange when you’ve just found out you’re pregnant If you're 4 weeks pregnant, you've probably only just found out yourself. So it's only natural that you're full of questions! You might be wondering whether what you're experiencing right now is normal, or whether everything's going well. [...]
Exercising During Pregnancy 5 Tips from a Pre- and Postnatal Trainer Almost every pregnant woman wonders: can I still exercise? And if so, what is safe and sensible? The short answer is: yes, in almost all cases you can keep exercising! And in most cases, during the first phase of your pregnancy, you can [...]
Iron deficiency during pregnancy Have your ferritin (your iron stores) checked! When you are pregnant, you are often tired. You might be told “that is just part of it” or “try to get some more rest.” But what if that does not help? What if you notice that you are extremely tired and no longer [...]
Anxiety or stress during pregnancy What you can do (and why you’re not alone) Being pregnant is beautiful, but it can also be overwhelming. It’s a special time filled with expectations, emotions, and changes. But let’s be honest-it’s not always a pink cloud. You may feel tense, worry a lot, or notice that you cry [...]
Sleep problems during pregnancy? Tips for better sleep during pregnancy Trouble sleeping during pregnancy? You’re not alone. Especially in the second and third trimester, many women lie awake at night. Fortunately, there are ways to improve your sleep without resorting to sleeping pills or other tricks. Why you may be sleeping worse right now, [...]
