What is Menorrhagia: Concept and symptoms With menorrhagia, also called heavy menstrual bleeding, a woman experiences an extraordinary amount of blood loss during her menstruation. This can lead to discomfort and disruption of daily life. Butwhat exactly does this mean? Typical symptoms include long periods lasting more than seven days and […]
The breech birth. Maybe you've heard something about it before, maybe it's completely new to you. Either way, we're here to give you all the information you need, without the medical jargon and complicated ones. technical terms. Simply clear, understandable and above all reassuring. A breech birth can sound quite exciting at first, but […]
What are hCG injections and how do they work? At Midwives Lelystad we understand that hCG injections can be a subject of many questions. These injections contain human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a natural hormone that plays a crucial role in pregnancy and fertility. hCG supports the development of eggs in the ovaries and stimulates ovulation in time. Especially in […]
What exactly is adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is a condition in which the uterine lining (endometrium) grows into the muscular wall of the uterus. This can lead to heavy periods, severe menstrual pain and a swollen abdomen. Women who deal with this often experience a lot of discomfort. Adenomyosis is often confused with endometriosis, because both conditions involve the uterine lining. However, at […]
What is heredity and why is it so important? Heredity is the process by which parents pass on genetic information to their children. This genetic information, stored in DNA, determines many of our physical and sometimes psychological characteristics. Think of eye color, hair color, and even certain talents. Genes are the building blocks of this information. They come in pairs: […]
Maybe you've heard the term before or it's completely new to you. Don't worry, we're going to tell you everything you need to know! The POP clinic, which stands for Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Pediatrics, is a unique place where the physical and mental health of mother and child is central, especially […]
You've probably heard that some supplements and herbs can support your health and that of your baby, but what exactly are they? And how do you use them safely? No problem! In this article we take you through the world of nutritional supplements and herbs during pregnancy. This way you know exactly what […]
Welcome to Midwives Lelystad! In this article we dive into the world of ring pessaries. Maybe you've heard about this before, or maybe this is completely new to you. Anyway, we're here to tell you everything you need to know about using a ring pessary. Whether you […]
Pregnancy is a special time full of joy, but it can also bring discomfort. Pain is a common phenomenon that can affect your dailylife. Fortunately, there are plenty of alternative methods to manage pain without relying on medication. In this article we take a closer look at the different possibilities of [...]
Premature birth. Maybe you have heard stories or are already the parent of a premature baby. Anyway, it is a subject full of emotions, questions and uncertainties. That is why we have prepared this article for you: “All about Preterm birth: What you really need to know”. We take you through the facts, risks and, above all, [...]
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