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Pregnancy and Birth

Stem Cells from the Umbilical Cord and Placenta – Webinar for Expectant Parents

May 27, 2026

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…

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...

Desire to have children

Stem Cells from the Umbilical Cord and Placenta – Webinar for Expectant Parents

May 27, 2026

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…

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...

Iron Centre

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...

Iron deficiency - Health programme CheckUp

12 February 2013

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...

Prevention and healthy ageing

Iron Deficiency in Women—The Most Common Deficiency in Switzerland

June 22, 2026

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,…

Metabolic Health Throughout the Female Life Cycle with Professor Christian Breymann (Audio in English)

June 7, 2026

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…

The clock is ticking for your hormones. Don't wait.

May 22, 2026

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…