The history of midwifery or why I don’t tolerate mixing of science with religion
There can be no more horrible stigma upon civilization than the history of childbirth. Grantly Dick-Read The first book on midwifery Around 1513 the German Eucharius Röslin discovered the hidden works of Soranus and other ancient medical researchers. Around 1515 he wrote the first book on obstetrics, compiling it from carefully selected materials. It was…
What to do with yourself during pregnancy
Pregnancy aslways comes as a surprise — even when it’s planned. In this post, let’s explore how to make the most of this time. If I suddenly disappear from the blog for more than a week, know this: the baby bump and I are off traveling again! My little one has already been to 8…
Exercising during pregnancy
The most sensible advice I’ve heard for pregnant women is not to stray too far from your usual rhythm of life. The main thing is to feel comfortable, energized, and balanced. If you didn’t do any sports before pregnancy, it’s best to stick to light stretching only. But if you were seriously into something like…
Eating during pregnancy if you’ve never eatten before
I never thought I’d write a post like this because I’ve always been the kind of person who gets annoyed when friends get married and immediately start posting recipes on Facebook, all of them as if possessed, as if no other topics exist. So those same friends will probably hate me, but this post is…
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