The Vaginal Steam Bath After Childbirth Truths and Myths About the Yoni Steam The vaginal steam bath, also known as the yoni steam, is sometimes recommended as a beneficial and cleansing treatment after childbirth. But is it really? And what exactly is a vaginal steam bath? We did some research for you and have [...]
What is the Best Sleeping Position When You're Pregnant? Handy Tips for a Good Night's Sleep During Pregnancy When you're pregnant, you often feel tired. In the first trimester, it's due to your body producing more hormones, and in the third trimester, it's because your body is heavier and everything requires more effort. You [...]
Exercising During Pregnancy? Helpful Tips to Stay Fit While You're Pregnant Continuing to exercise so you stay fit during pregnancy and enter childbirth in good shape sounds not only pleasant but also beneficial. However, exercising during pregnancy is quite different from usual. Your body is changing, you might feel very tired, and you may [...]
Gestational Diabetes Everything You Need to Know Gestational diabetes is not very common, but it is important to know what it is and how to recognize it, or when you might be at higher risk. This blog is about gestational diabetes, also known as diabetes gravidarum. Want to know more? Ask the midwives in [...]
Vaccination against RSV during pregnancy How does it work? You’ve probably heard about the RSV virus in the news. It’s a virus that causes severe respiratory infections in young babies, sometimes leading to hospitalization. RSV is most common during the winter months. A recently approved antibody injection (nirsevimab) is now available for babies. Additionally, [...]
Acupuncture in pregnancy What can it do for you? Acupuncture can be a valuable addition during pregnancy. It can relieve symptoms, bring relaxation and help you go into labor well prepared. Based on traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is a safe treatment method that, although called alternative, benefits many pregnant women. How does acupuncture work [...]
Preeclampsia Everything You Need to Know About Pre-Eclampsia Pre-eclampsia is a serious condition that can occur during or shortly after pregnancy. Because it can be dangerous for both you and your baby, it's important that you know what it is and how to recognize it. As midwives, we also keep an eye on this for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
