Umbilical cord puncture: when and why?
The umbilical cord puncture (chordocentesis) is a prenatal diagnostic procedure in which the child’s blood is obtained from the…
Epidural anesthesia: pain-free birth?
A pain-free birth sounds tempting. This is possible with an epidural anaesthetic, or PDA for short. You can find out how…
Oriental birth preparation with belly dance
In belly dancing, women can live out their femininity and have fun doing exercises to prepare for childbirth. The pregnant…
Vena cava syndrome: cause and treatment
The vena cava is the vena cava that transports blood from the body to the heart. You can find out…
Hepatitis B: symptoms, transmission and vaccination
Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease. With around 350 million chronically infected people, hepatitis B is the most common…
vaccination during pregnancy
If you are planning a pregnancy or are already pregnant, you should make sure that you have sufficient vaccination…
What is the effect of vaccination?
Vaccinations are preventive protective measures against various infectious diseases. They simulate an infection and thus stimulate the formation of antibodies…
Vaccination against cervical cancer: yes or no?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the viruses most commonly transmitted through sexual contact. When infected, they cause genital warts…
Vaccinate Egypt: You need these vaccinations
Egypt is a popular travel destination. To ensure that your stay is relaxing, find out here whether you need to…
Diphtheria: symptoms and treatment
In our children’s diseases dictionary you will find information on the causes and the best treatment options for children’s…