6 signs that you are about to give birth
When does the birth start? Are the “real” contractions the first sign of impending labor, or does your body give…
Light turning, moxibustion, haptonomy: turn the baby
If your child has not yet rolled and is in the breech position, alternative methods of turning can be…
Labor induction: reasons and methods
You naturally wish that the birth of your child would go hand in hand with spontaneous contractions and that…
Transmission: When the baby is late
During and after the 41st week of pregnancy you can assume that you have passed the expected due date. If…
Birth of the second child: is it really faster?
A baby has its own pace: sometimes the birth is quicker, sometimes it takes longer. Many mothers are of the…
Should your husband be present at the birth?
Nowadays it is normal for the husband or partner to be present at the birth. But some couples also decide…
Birth in a birth center: procedure and costs
The birth center offers an alternative to clinic and home birth and is in many ways a middle way. A…
Maternity clinic: checklist and tips
Finding a suitable maternity clinic is not always easy. Various features of a maternity hospital can play a role, depending…
Episiotomy: Healing after childbirth
Because a perineal tear occurs in about 30% of natural births, some hospitals opt for an episiotomy as a…
Epidural anesthesia (PDA): birth without pain?
Epidural anesthesia, PDA for short, is used in many births to reduce birth pain. But how is an epidural inserted…