Researchers have identified a significant decline in nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) levels within the human placenta as pregnancy approaches term, a mechanism that appears to trigger the onset of labor. According to a study published in the journal Science, this metabolic shift serves as a biological clock, signaling the uterus to begin contractions by altering … Read more
Easing the Burden: Germany Moves to Support its Midwives with Increased Funding and Reduced Bureaucracy Germany is taking steps to address a growing concern within its healthcare system: the strain on midwives. A recent agreement between professional associations and health insurance funds promises increased financial support and a reduction in administrative burdens for these vital … Read more
Munich, Germany – Expectant parents in Munich have a valuable resource available to them: a monthly information evening hosted by the Rotkreuzklinikum München (Munich Red Cross Hospital). These sessions, designed to ease anxieties and provide practical guidance, are held regularly and offer a direct line of communication with the hospital’s experienced midwifery team. The sessions … Read more
Pforzheim, Germany – A growing awareness of the unique health challenges faced by women, and a frustration with systemic biases in medical diagnosis and treatment, are driving a demand for more nuanced and patient-centered care. Gynäkologin Dr. Judith Bildau is addressing this critical need with her new book, “Body in Balance – Hormone verstehen und … Read more
2026-01-31 15:32:00 Sie helfen im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes beim Start ins Leben. Hebammen begleiten während der Schwangerschaft, sind bei der Geburt dabei und betreuen die jungen Eltern auch im Anschluss. Sie üben unbestritten einen Job mit Sinn aus. Doch in der öffentlichen Wahrnehmung spiegele sich das nicht unbedingt wider, so das Ergebnis der Hebammenstudie … Read more