Term calculator
Predicting your baby's expected arrival is an exciting part of pregnancy. Our due date calculator is designed to give you an estimated date based on your first day of your...
Pregnancy
Stretch marks and oil for the stomach
Your complete guide to radiant and healthy skin during pregnancy Pregnancy is a unique time of anticipation and joy, but it’s also a time of significant changes for your body,...
Pregnancy test and positive results
Positive pregnancy test – What now? Taking a pregnancy test can be one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking moments in a woman's life. Whether you're actively trying to get...
Your guide to pelvic and lower back discomfort during pregnancy
Your complete guide to pelvic and lower back discomfort during pregnancy During pregnancy, many women experience pelvic discomfort, which can begin from the moment they find out they are pregnant....
Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
Nausea and vomiting – what can you do yourself? It varies on how much and how long you have nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. One thing is for sure, all...
What is nuchal translucency scanning?
Nuchal translucency scan A nuchal translucency scan is the first of the 2 scans you will have. pregnant is offered in the public sector. It is also called the 12-week scan or...
The early signs of pregnancy
The early signs of pregnancy The signs and symptoms of early pregnancy vary from woman to woman and often from pregnancy to pregnancy for each individual woman. For some women,...
Pregnant week by week
Pregnancy week by week Dear parents-to-be. Welcome to a review of the different weeks of pregnancy. A pregnancy is said to last 40 weeks. It is counted from the first...
What can you do yourself to go into labor?
“What can I do to go into labor myself?” I am often asked what a woman at term can do to go into labor. Here are a few suggestions. Read...
Hospital bag packing list
Hospital bed or feeding bag – what should you pack? A hospital bag or maternity bag. Dear child has many names. And many people have an opinion about what should be in...
Everything you need to know about the nuchal translucency scan
The nuchal translucency scan is 1 of 2 free scans offered to pregnant women in Denmark. Both scans take place in the hospital and are performed by a sonographer who...
Placenta sample
What is a placental sample? A placental sample (also called a placental biopsy) can be used to determine whether your baby has certain hereditary diseases or chromosomal abnormalities. A placental...
Signs of birth
What are the signs of labor? A birth can really only start in 2 different ways: With water breaking or contractions. That said, there are several signs that birth is...
Water breaking – when the amniotic fluid has broken
Water discharge (PROM & PPROM) When your water breaks, it means that the membranes have ruptured, allowing amniotic fluid to flow out through the vagina. There can be larger or...
Pregnancy Leggings: Your Guide to Comfort During Pregnancy
Maternity leggings My name is Christina, and I’m both a mom and a Carriwell employee. I’ve experienced the many joys and challenges that come with pregnancy, and I know how...
Term calculation
How long does a pregnancy last? A pregnancy lasts an average of 40 weeks. When a woman becomes pregnant, her due date at the first doctor's visit. The due date is the...