Fifth Disease and Pregnancy The risks of fifth disease during pregnancy is a much-debated topic. It makes perfect sense that pregnancy brings up these questions and concerns, especially when it comes to potential health risks. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what fifth disease is, the potential risks during […]
Whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy: protection of both When welcoming new life into the world, as midwives we want to emphasize how crucial it is to invest in the health of both yourself as an expectant mother and the future baby. Whooping cough, a serious disease for babies, requires special attention and the whooping cough vaccination during […]
Flu shot during pregnancy: protection for you and the baby At our midwifery practice, we not only consider the health of you as an expectant mother, but also that of the future baby to be of paramount importance. Getting the flu shot during pregnancy is a topic that is often discussed during our consultation hours as a midwife. […]
Morning Sickness and the Role of GDF15 Pregnancy is an extraordinary journey, but it can sometimes be marked by challenges such as morning sickness. In this article, we’ll explain what morning sickness is, discuss possible causes, and explore recent findings regarding the hormone GDF15, which add a new dimension to our understanding of this […]
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy: Everything You Need to Know As midwives, it is our job to keep you well-informed about various aspects of your pregnancy, including the possibility of developing high blood pressure. It is important to emphasize that not everyone develops high blood pressure during pregnancy. This article is […]
Pregnancy Symptoms in the First 12 Weeks Dear, perhaps, expectant mother. You are probably reading this article because you think you are experiencing pregnancy symptoms. In the first 12 weeks of your pregnancy, various pregnancy symptoms can indeed occur, but this is not always the case. It is completely normal to experience these, but some […]
The Rhesus Factor: What It Means for You and Your Baby In addition to all the preparations and checks, there is one specific test that is important: the Rhesus test. In this blog we explain what the Rhesus factor is, why it is tested during your pregnancy and what it means for you and your baby. What is the Rhesus factor? […]
All about maternity care: essential support during your pregnancy and afterwards Maternity care is a unique and crucial service that the Netherlands offers to expectant mothers and their newborns. The Netherlands has a unique approach to maternity care, with midwives playing a central role, unless there are medical complications. Maternity care plays an essential role during and after your […]
All About Childcare: Planning, Benefits, and Costs When you’re a parent returning to work after giving birth, finding reliable childcare is a crucial step. In this blog, we’ll dive deeper into the importance of childcare, the benefits for your child, how to best arrange childcare, and last but not least, the costs […]
The importance of blood tests during pregnancy Pregnancy is a time full of miracles, but also a period in which careful medical monitoring is essential. An important part of this is blood tests, or blood tests, during pregnancy. In this blog we explain why blood tests during pregnancy are so important, what exactly is examined and what […]
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