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Navel pain during pregnancy
Pain complaints, especially those occurring during pregnancy, cause concern. Pain in the belly button area during pregnancy can have various causes, from harmless to those requiring medical intervention. Find out what causes belly button pain in pregnancy and when to go to the hospital immediately.
Pain ointment during pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time when a woman is particularly vulnerable to back pain associated with the increasing size of her abdomen. Since the use of many painkillers during these 9 months is prohibited, it is useful to know which topical preparations are safe. Which pain relief ointment can be used during pregnancy?
Myomas and pregnancy
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Jacuzzis are a common attraction in most hotels, spas or tourist destinations. Using a hot tub is one of the best forms of relaxation for many people. It also has health-promoting properties. Is pregnancy the right time to use a hot tub? Are hot baths safe during pregnancy?
Ginger in pregnancy-is it allowed?
Ginger, due to its numerous properties , is used when trying to deal with many ailments at home. For this reason, its distinctive taste and smell is familiar to virtually everyone. However, can pregnant women safely reach for ginger? What are its properties?
How much does cord blood banking cost in 2024?
Dear Parents-to-be, have you considered the possibility of storing your child's stem cells, but were discouraged by the high initial fees for this service? You no longer have to give up on ensuring a secure future and health for your Family, as a new affordable payment system for stem cell banking has been introduced. By spreading the cost over monthly payments, you can make a decision that could make a big difference to your loved ones in the future.
Sciatica in pregnancy. How to deal with pain complaints?
Sciatica is an acute back pain that occurs intermittently. Ailments of this type during pregnancy are a common occurrence. They are caused by hormonal changes in the woman's body and the increasing weight of the baby. Improperly treated sciatica in pregnancy can be an indication for a cesarean section.
Hypothyroidism in pregnancy – causes and symptoms. How to treat?
Hypothyroidism in pregnancy is faced by about 2% of pregnant women. In some of them, the disease is asymptomatic, so its diagnosis is difficult. Insufficient thyroid hormones that go untreated can result in miscarriage or premature birth. Treatment is based on pharmacotherapy.
Hashimoto’s and pregnancy. How to get pregnant and have a healthy baby with autoimmune thyroiditis?
Hashimoto's is an autoimmune thyroid disease of unknown etiology. In women struggling with this condition, conception and delivery of a pregnancy is difficult. To this day, it is not known why the female body treats the embryo as a foreign body and destroys it. Current medicine allows women with Hashimoto's to get pregnant and give birth to a healthy baby.