Whether you are seeing a doctor or midwife, regular ‘controls’ are generally the same in terms of check-ups: heartbeat, blood pressure, tummy measurements. However, the experience of going to a midwife for controls in Norway can be very different than seeing a doctor. Giotto di Bondone (1267-1337), Cappella Scrovegni a Padova – Depiction of Midwife [...]
Nowadays most people find out they are pregnant through a home pregnancy test. When they test positive the next step is to book a doctors appointment. In Norway this is called a pregnancy check-up (Svangerskapskontroll) and (because the compound word is such a mouthful) medical practitioners often use the word ‘kontroll’ (or control in English). [...]
The bunad is a traditional Norwegian costume worn by both men and women. It can either come from established rural traditions or have a more modern design inspired by historical patterns and cuts.
The Norwegian smålens goose, or smålsensgås, is a heritage breed of Norway. Our smålensgjess arrived on the farm in September 2011.
Many Norwegians know what they are doing when they pick wild mushrooms. This knowledge is passed down the family during mushroom hunting trips. The hard-core mushroom hunters go into the mountain wilderness for days to get the best finds.
The walking-street takes you from Central Station to the Royal Palace.
Norwegian dogs were born with a purpose. They were bred to be hunting dogs, herding dogs and farm dogs.
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The darkest day of the year is known as winter solstice.