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Labor Contractions: How Do You Feel?
You're pregnant and your stomach gets hard every now and then? Your uterus is already preparing itself for the birth by means of active labor contractions. You…
The 10 Funniest Carnival Costumes for Pregnant Women
No, you don't have to go as a pregnant woman at carnival as a beached whale. There are a lot of funny costumes that make the baby bump pretty. Here are 10…
High-Risk Pregnancy: What Does That Actually Mean?
More and more pregnancies are classified as "high-risk pregnancies". But what does the note in the maternity pass actually mean for expectant mothers?…
Storing Breast Milk: Everything You Need to Know
Many nursing mothers pump out breast milk for their baby. But how do you store breast milk safely? Can it be frozen? How long does it last and how do you warm…
Breastfeeding Despite a Cold: Am I Endangering My Baby?
Cold, cough, hoarseness - unfortunately, even nursing mothers are not spared from flu-like infections. You can find out here whether you can breastfeed despite…
Pumping Breast Milk: All You Need to Know About It
The pumping of breast milk is becoming more and more popular. Many nursing mothers allow themselves a break now and then and still want to provide their baby…
Cinnamon in Pregnancy: You Must Know That
Cinnamon has a reputation for promoting labor. Find out here whether you should avoid cinnamon completely during pregnancy and what else you should bear in mind…
How Long Does Sperm Survive? What You Need to Know
How long does sperm survive? You are probably wondering if you want to use natural contraception or have a desire to have children. You should know that about…
ICSI: Opportunities and Risks of Fertility Treatment
Many couples cannot have children naturally. If the cause is a male fertility disorder, ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is the only chance to have a…
Swollen Hands During Pregnancy: What Helps?
Thick feet and swollen hands during pregnancy - at some point most expectant mothers have to struggle with this. What you can do against the nasty water…