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Pregnancy and Birth

Prof. Josef Wisser joins Fetal Expert for international online second opinions

January 10, 2026

"Complication in mother or child", commentary by Prof. Breymman (NZZ readers' letter)

October 27, 2025

Letter to the editor - Prof. Breymann of 27.10.25 on article "Child death in birth center in court", NZZ / Andreas Leisi, 22.10.25). As an obstetrician, I have been attending births for thirty years, both vaginal births and...

Mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of cerebral palsy

June 20, 2024

Cerebral palsy is a lifelong disorder characterized by movement disorders and postural problems caused by non-progressive brain injuries. Although there is no cure, therapies using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) offer hope for...

Desire to have children

Prof. Josef Wisser joins Fetal Expert for international online second opinions

January 10, 2026

"Complication in mother or child", commentary by Prof. Breymman (NZZ readers' letter)

October 27, 2025

Letter to the editor - Prof. Breymann of 27.10.25 in response to the article "Child's death in the birth center in court", NZZ / Andreas Leisi, 22.10.25). As an obstetrician, I have been attending births for thirty years, both vaginal births and those by caesarean section. From the daigram of the Health Directorate of the...

Ultrasound via smartphone

May 8, 2024

During an ultrasound examination, high-frequency sound waves are sent through the body, which are reflected by tissues and organs as echoes. The sound wave power of ultrasound devices used in obstetrics is so low that they do not cause any short or long-term damage to the body.

First Children's Runway Congress at THE CIRCLE at Zurich Airport (May 25, 2024)

March 1, 2024

The new "Kinderstartbahn" platform brings together experts from pediatrics and related fields with the common goal of giving children the best possible start in life. Dates: Saturday, May 25, 2024 Location: Circle Convention Center at Zurich Airport. Expert audience and continuing education points Around...

Grisons women become mothers late

January 30, 2024

Even 50 years ago, Swiss women were older than the European average when their first child was born. However, there are also differences between the cantons. Text: Romina Kranz (Editor, Südostschweiz, January 30, 2024) In the last 50...

Application potential and current clinical applications of stem cells from umbilical cord and placenta

November 7, 2023

Webinar November 7, 2022, 17:30 - 18:30 CEST Speakers:

Iron Centre

Iron deficiency symptoms: What if the iron is missing?

1 July 2016

Prof. Dr. Breymann is a pioneer of research in the field of iron deficiency in women. He has significantly influenced the guidelines for the treatment of iron deficiency in women in Switzerland and internationally based on his research in the field....

Why do pregnant women have an increased need for iron?

25 March 2015

Iron deficiency is one of the most common side effects during pregnancy. In an interview with Eveline Pigeat-Stamm, gynaecologist Prof. Dr. med. Christian Breymann talks about the causes and their consequences. Why is iron so important for pregnant women? Prof. Dr. Christian Breymann: For...

Iron deficiency - tired, listless and emotionally weakened.

26 February 2014

Jenny Kaufmann felt tired, listless and emotionally weakened for a long time. The symptoms affected the training manager's private and professional life so much that she thought of depression herself. After a check-up at the doctor's and a ferritin measurement, she...

Prevention and healthy ageing

Hormonal and metabolic health in women in midlife (menopause)

February 16, 2026

In this podcast, Prof. Dr. Christian Breymann talks to Meltem Stropoli, an expert in functional medicine health and menopause lifestyle coaching, about the complex hormonal and metabolic changes that occur during menopause. The focus is on hormonal balance and metabolic health in...

Care during the menopause: New consultation with Prof. Christian Breymann in Lausanne

May 31, 2025

Consultation hours at the AMiiA clinic in Lausanne From June 20, 2025, Prof. Christoph Breymann, MD, will be offering specialized consultation hours at the AMiiA clinic in Lausanne. You are in the middle of life - and want to be well accompanied through the menopause...

Menopause – Save the Date: Event in Lausanne on April 3, 2025

February 1, 2025

I am looking forward to the event on April 3 in Lausanne - with scientific perspectives, impacts and new health strategies on menopause. AGORA, Rue Bugnon 25A, 1011 LausanneProgram: 5:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Presentations and lectures with our speakers: 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.…