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Advice for mums-to-be and new mums

Our specialists’ experience and answers to the most common questions — without conflicting advice from the internet.

Gynaecologist consultation at Vecmāte

Gynaecology · 2 min read

Visiting a gynaecologist: why wait for the first symptoms?

It is worth seeing a gynaecologist even when nothing hurts. What a preventive visit includes and how often to plan one.

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Contraceptive implant

Contraception · 2 min read

Contraception without daily worries: implant or IUD?

Long-acting, reversible contraception: how the implant, the hormonal IUD and the copper IUD work, and how effective they are.

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Postnatal exercise with a baby at Vecmāte

Exercise · 2 min read

Postnatal exercise with your baby: time for you and your little one

A gentle return to movement after birth: what exercising with your baby gives you and when you can start.

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Antenatal class at Vecmāte

Pregnancy · 3 min read

Antenatal classes: a confident start to parenthood

What you learn in antenatal classes — from the first signs of labour to breastfeeding — and when it is best to start.

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Pregnancy massage at the Vecmāte centre

Pregnancy · 3 min read

Massage during pregnancy: 5 benefits you will feel after the very first session

Why massage during pregnancy is not a luxury but a medical need — and how it helps with back pain, swelling and sleeplessness.

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Kinesiology taping for a pregnant woman at the Vecmāte centre

Taping · 2 min read

Taping in pregnancy: how it works and when it really helps

Kinesiology tape eases pain without medication. We explain how it works and why a medical assessment is needed before taping.

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Exercise with a specialist

Exercise · 2 min read

Pregnancy exercise and yoga: safe preparation for birth

Not fitness, not a weight-loss workout — medically sound preparation for birth. When to start and what to expect in a class.

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