Your Pregnancy Timeline 1st Trimester 2nd Trimester 3rd Trimester Week 1 Week 20 Week 42 Week 1 Tips Eat lots of fruits and vegetables for essential nutrients. Do pregnancy-friendly exercises to stay fit. Talk to your baby – it boosts brain development! Schedule regular check-ups with your midwife. Get plenty of rest. Weeks 1 to […]
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 […]
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 dramatically. 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 […]
Practice owner Sanne of Verloskundigen PuurBegin: The midwife with a culinary twist. In this blog you get a look behind the scenes. We take you into the life of practice owner and midwife Sanne van PuurBegin in Kampen. In addition to her passion for guiding your pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period, Sanne has another side [...]
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. […]
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