Enrich your pregnancy experience with the Midwifery Lelystad blog category, packed with expert insights and practical tips. This section provides everything expectant mothers need to know about pregnancy, from early signs to delivery, for a healthy and informed journey.
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 […]
Pregnancy is one of the most intense physical transformations you will ever experience. And yes, almost every part of your body changes in some way. But before all this happens – perhaps even before you get a positive pregnancy test – you'll notice that your appetite changes, often quite drastically. There […]
Fifth disease and pregnancy The risks of fifth disease during pregnancy is a much-debated topic. It makes perfect sense that pregnancy brings these questions and concerns, especially when it comes to potential health risks. In this article we take a closer look at what fifth disease entails, the possible risks during […]
Whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy: protection of two When welcoming new life into the world, as midwives we want to emphasize how crucial it is to invest in the health of both yourself as an expectant mother and the future baby. Whooping cough, a serious disease for babies, requires special attention and whooping cough vaccination during […]
Flu shot during pregnancy: protection for you and the baby. Within our midwifery practice, we attach great importance not only to the health of you as an expectant mother, but also that of the future baby. Getting the flu shot during pregnancy is a topic that is often discussed during our consultation hours as midwives. […]
Pregnancy Sickness and the Role of GDF15 Pregnancy is a special journey, but it is sometimes marked by challenges such as morning sickness. In this article we will explain what pregnancy sickness is, discuss possible causes and explore recent findings regarding the hormone GDF15, which adds a new dimension to our understanding of this […]
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