The postpartum magazine
Pregnancy at 47: Nadine Bode talks about her pregnancy via sperm donation
Nadine Bode is 48 years old and gave birth to her son Dari a few months ago. Today she tells us about her experience as a single woman who has...
Hemorrhoids during pregnancy: When it itches, hurts and burns
What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are not a disease at all, but rather vascular cushions that sit in your anal region and, among other things, ensure that no stool or liquid...
10 must-haves for your hospital bag
Packing your hospital or birthing center bag can be a way to slowly prepare yourself mentally for the birth towards the end of your pregnancy and to realize that you...
7 questions and answers about birth injuries
Not all birth injuries are the same: in addition to the perineal tear that is so often discussed, there are abrasions of all kinds, tears in other regions of your...
Do I really need to do a perineal massage?
Many women are recommended to massage the perineum from around the 34th week of pregnancy. It is supposed to stimulate blood circulation in the perineal tissue and make the skin,...
7 birth positions at a glance
Most of us rarely witness live births and so are mostly familiar with them from films and television. In these films, women lie on their backs in hospital gowns and...
What should I wear in the delivery room?
"A delivery room is not a catwalk," my midwife's voice still rings in my ears today, even though my last birth was a while ago. And I wouldn't be the...
5 tips to combat labor pains during childbirth
Most women who are expecting their first child often only know pain during childbirth from films and series: there is usually a lot of screaming and strange breathing, the woman...
6 Myths About the Estimated Due Date (EDD)
The due date. Estimated date - or should we say: guessed date? Because it is actually more of a vague date that can give a clue, but never certainty. And...
Induction of labor - an overview of the methods
One of the most important pieces of information in pregnancy is the estimated due date (EDD). So much depends on it - from the start and end of maternity leave...
Birth injuries in the postpartum period
During childbirth, your pelvis and your internal and external sexual organs are subjected to great pressure, stretching and force. This can, but does not necessarily, result in birth injuries such...