An english Blog by Katrin O'Malley, an Irish German Midwife
Dates The class is taking place on 2 Saturdays, 3rd and 10th of November 2018, Starting 10.00-16.00. Location At Hebammenpraxis Runde Zeiten in Lichterfelde, Grabens.39 b in 12209 Berlin A 8 mins walk from S bahn Lichterfelde Ost, Bus stop 5 mins walk Parking available in front of the Hebammenpraxis An english birth preparation class [...]
I can not explain to you what makes this place special. Maybe the midwife who owns it, or the people that work there. I could only feel good vibes and most important I could see myself there with all the couples that want to learn what birthing is about.
If you had a vaginal and or perineal tear or an episiotomy, you will feel the stitches after. The following tips will hopefully make you feel better very soon. 1. Have a sitting bath German hospitals might tell you bathing is not good for you.Once you’re at home your midwife will tell you to take [...]
Talking about vaginal and perineal tearing is never easy I find myself thinking as I am typing. No matter where this delicate topic is mentioned the facial expression is nearly always the same. About breastfeeding we can gather lots of information, about vaginal and perineal tearing it gets harder in my opinion. Sitting down and [...]
Are the parents different the second time around ( or of course the third, fourth... time ) or is the baby different too? Children are different. I knew that children were meant to be different. I have a sibling, we are different. I have enough family, all children are different. All the babies I met [...]
Die Abschlussuntersuchung or the final examination,which is documented in your Mutterpass is my final blog post in this series of posts too.
Ultrasounds during pregnancy are documented in your Mutterpass.Let me explain you how.
All findings of your antenatal examinations are noted here. We can call this prenatal findings or Gravidogramm
In my 3rd blog post about the insides of your Mutterpass we get to page 5 or your medical history as you can call it too.
Following tests are taken during your pregnancy