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Obstructive sleep apnea is not just the domain of older obese people, but often occurs among pregnant women as well. According to research, this problem affects more than 25% of moms-to-be in III. trimester of pregnancy. However, not everyone is aware of the consequences associated with sleep apnea. What are the causes and effects of sleep apnea in pregnancy?

During pregnancy, a woman's health is regularly monitored by the attending physician. One of the tests routinely performed is, among others. HBs antigen test in the mother's blood. What is HBs antigen and when should I test for it?

Pregnant women should keep in mind the list of products forbidden in the refrigerator for moms-to-be. Their consumption can risk developing listeriosis, a zoonotic bacterial disease that poses a particular threat to pregnant women. What symptoms does it give and what is the treatment of listeriosis in pregnancy?

The 15th of November is World Cord Blood Day. In Poland in 2022, we celebrate this holiday in a unique way. In as many as 9 cities, it is possible to donate cord blood to a public bank, allowing the properties of the stem cells in it to be used by those in need. We also want the public's awareness of cord blood and how to use it to steadily increase. Find out where to donate blood for public purposes and the differences between family banks and public banks.

Stem cells derived from the umbilical cord are used as a standard treatment 80. diseases. In recent years, new reports on the use of these cells in more disease entities continue to emerge. Doctors in Germany have used them successfully to treat pulmonary hypertension in a 3-year-old girl.

Tailbone pain is one of the more common problems complained of by mothers-to-be. It can have many causes. Usually the reason is a tailbone injury, but during pregnancy, changes in the body, which is beginning to prepare for childbirth, are also responsible for it. What else causes tailbone pain and how to deal with it with home remedies?

Many moms-to-be, especially those expecting their first child, wonder if it is possible to exercise while pregnant. If a woman was active before pregnancy, and the doctor has not decided otherwise, there is no indication that she should give up physical activity. However, it is important to match the exercises to the week of pregnancy, as well as the needs of the mother-to-be. Ball exercises are particularly recommended. How to make them properly?

Many moms-to-be wonder if they can drink non-alcoholic beer. It has been known for years that there is no safe limit when it comes to alcohol consumption during pregnancy, and even the smallest amount can cause irreversible changes in the unborn child. What happens if a woman reaches for a 0% beer? Also, can it cause negative consequences for a toddler's development?

A hard belly can indeed be a symptom of impending labor. It is then triggered by the so-called. Braxton-Hicks predictive contractions, but this is not the only cause. While expecting a baby, the body of the mother-to-be is constantly changing and symptoms appear that the woman has never experienced before. What can a hard belly in pregnancy indicate and when is it a cause for concern?