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Stem Cells from the Umbilical Cord and Placenta – Webinar for Expectant Parents
Insights from Prof. Dr. Christian Breymann June 30, 2026 | Free Online Webinar FamiCord Suisse invites you to an exclusive online webinar with Prof. Dr. Christian Breymann. Learn about the medical…
Read more about stem cells from the umbilical cord and placenta – Webinar for expectant parents"Complication in mother or child", commentary by Prof. Breymman (NZZ readers' letter)
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...
Read more about "Complications for mother or child," commentary by Prof. Breymman (letter to the editor in NZZ)Desire to have children
Stem Cells from the Umbilical Cord and Placenta – Webinar for Expectant Parents
Insights from Prof. Dr. Christian Breymann June 30, 2026 | Free Online Webinar FamiCord Suisse invites you to an exclusive online webinar with Prof. Dr. Christian Breymann. Learn about the medical potential of stem cells from the umbilical cord and placenta, both today and in the future…
Read more about stem cells from the umbilical cord and placenta – Webinar for expectant parents"Complication in mother or child", commentary by Prof. Breymman (NZZ readers' letter)
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...
Read more about "Complications for mother or child," commentary by Prof. Breymman (letter to the editor in NZZ)Ultrasound via smartphone
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.
Read more about ultrasound via smartphoneFirst Children's Runway Congress at THE CIRCLE at Zurich Airport (May 25, 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...
Read more about the first Kinderstartbahn Congress at THE CIRCLE at Zurich Airport (May 25, 2024)Grisons women become mothers late
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...
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Why do pregnant women have an increased need for iron?
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...
Read more about Why do pregnant women have increased iron requirements?Iron deficiency - tired, listless and emotionally weakened.
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...
Read more about iron deficiency – tired, listless, and emotionally weakened.Iron deficiency - Health programme CheckUp
Without iron, nothing works in the human organism. And yet every second woman suffers from iron deficiency at least once in her life. In the red blood pigment, haemoglobin, iron is responsible for binding and thus supplying the cells with oxygen. The importance...
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Iron Deficiency in Women—The Most Common Deficiency in Switzerland
Iron plays a key role in supplying the body with oxygen. It is an important component of hemoglobin, the red blood pigment, and helps ensure that organs, muscles, and tissues receive an adequate supply of oxygen. A deficiency can therefore lead to fatigue, exhaustion,…
Read more about iron deficiency in women—the most common nutritional deficiency in SwitzerlandMetabolic Health Throughout the Female Life Cycle with Professor Christian Breymann (Audio in English)
In this episode of One Thirty Biohacks, Tine Hertz talks with Prof. Christian Breymann about metabolic health as a key foundation for long-term longevity—and why it is particularly relevant in the context of the hormonal changes women experience throughout their lives…
Read more about metabolic health throughout the female life cycle with Professor Christian Breymann (audio in English)The clock is ticking for your hormones. Don't wait.
There is a special kind of luxury that no amount of money in the world can buy back once it’s gone: time. And when it comes to women’s hormonal health, Prof. Christian Breymann, MD, a gynecologist, researcher, and author…
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