In the first 20 weeks, your belly slowly grows a little more every week. You will experience few complaints about this. After the 20th week your belly grows a lot faster. This is because your uterus, in which the baby is growing, suddenly becomes a lot bigger. This causes the ligaments around your uterus to stretch more. Because tires stretch, […]
A number of ultrasound scans are performed as standard during your pregnancy. This is an examination in which an image of your baby is made using sound waves. This examination does not hurt. First ultrasound at 7 weeks, not standard From 5 weeks and 3 days of pregnancy, the baby's heart beats in an intact pregnancy. To […]
Term ultrasound If you are between 10 and 12 weeks pregnant, an ultrasound will be made through your abdomen to determine how long you have been pregnant and the date on which we expect you to give birth. This is done by the midwife, in a special ultrasound center or in the hospital. […]
Research shows that 6% of pregnant women in the Netherlands smoke every day, 6.9% drink alcohol and 0.2% use drugs (cannabis/weed, XTC or laughing gas). This is not always told to the GP or midwife. Because smoking, drinking alcohol or using drugs during your pregnancy has major consequences for your baby, we […]
The advice below is for the prevention of infectious diseases during pregnancy. Infectious diseases can be dangerous for you or your baby. Before pregnancy Did you not have measles and rubella before your pregnancy? Then get vaccinated to protect your baby. Have yourself tested for STDs by your GP, as these can cause problems during [...]
Weeks 1 to 5 During the first five weeks, thousands of cells slowly develop into an embryo, which is a precursor to a baby. It is still so small that it cannot be seen with the naked eye. During the first few weeks, the embryo (your baby) gets nutrition from your blood vessels in the uterine wall. It […]
Can you be pregnant? Answers to frequently asked questions about pregnancy tests. Taking a pregnancy test can be exciting, but also stressful. That's especially true if you're not sure whether to trust the results. Know when and how to take a home pregnancy test. And learn about the possible disadvantages of staying at home […]
In modern society, breastfeeding is often seen as something difficult and something we don't know enough about. This is partly because in society we don't see babies being fed openly as often as we should. The result is a group of women who have to 'learn' breastfeeding, often from the start, as soon as their […]
Introduction Fertility problems in men are complex, but there are several ways to improve fertility. This comprehensive article provides insight into practical steps men can take to increase their fertility. Healthy Diet A balanced diet is essential for good fertility. This means a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean […]
The number in the title says it all: here we have 6 powerful foods that boost women's fertility. It may sound cliché, but what you eat has a huge impact on your well-being and can even affect your fertility in ways you might not immediately notice. In this article we will […]
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