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Toxoplasmosis – a danger to unborn babies?

There are many things that you would not normally give a second thought to, that become a great worry once you are pregnant. Toxoplasmosis is one of those things. This parasitical infection is spread through uncooked meat, contaminated water or by touching cat litter. It’s normally harmless, but toxoplasmosis can be extremely dangerous for unborn [...]

Prenatal care – why blood tests are carried out

Blood tests are all but inevitable during pregnancy. No matter if you chose an OB, a midwife, or even a general practitioner for your prenatal care, pregnant women can hardly escape blood tests. “Congratulations on your pregnancy! Can I have many vials of your blood, please?” I not really something you want to hear, but [...]