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Recently, it has become increasingly common for women to compare themselves to idealized photos available on social media. A hypocritical picture is being created of what a woman looks like after 9 months of pregnancy and after the birth of a child. However, despite appearances, many women complain of a long-lasting postpartum belly. How long does it take to get back to the pre-pregnancy state and what are the causes of "postpartum belly"?

During pregnancy there are many symptoms and discomforts associated with this unique condition. One of them is dizziness. In many  pregnant women they appear already in the first weeks of pregnancy and usually do not mean anything serious. However, if they occur in the third trimester, towards the end of pregnancy, they can herald dangerous complications such as pre-eclampsia or HELLP syndrome. What are the causes of dizziness in pregnancy and can it be prevented?

Green tea is considered a healthier counterpart to the more popular black version of the beverage. Many women can't imagine a day without a cup of green brew. Find out if you can drink green tea during pregnancy.

It is believed that currently 1/5 of births are started by induction. Labor is induced when completing the pregnancy before the spontaneous onset of labor is more beneficial to the mother and the baby. A lot of pregnant women who are around their due date want to speed it up with home remedies on their own. What are the methods to speed up labor?

Premature babies, as babies born before 37 are referred to. week of pregnancy, they often have to face many difficulties from the first days of their lives. Low birth weight and possible complications, cause many Parents to fear for their baby's life and health. What are the most common complications of prematurity and how does modern medicine deal with them?

Every mother-to-be encounters many people on her path giving her all sorts of advice. There is nothing wrong with this, as long as these are guidelines that have support in modern science and are not myths that have been repeated for many years. What are the most common pregnancy myths faced by pregnant women? Does a craving for sweet mean that a girl will be born? What about wearing seat belts in the car?

Rubella is a viral infectious disease transmitted by the droplet route. Its course in most people is mild, especially when mandatory vaccinations are present. Children are most often affected, but adults can also fall ill.  Rubella is dangerous in pregnancy and can cause serious complications especially if contracted in the first trimester

Chickenpox and shingles are caused by the same virus. These diseases may be seen by some as diseases of childhood only, but it should be remembered that adults also suffer from them. Women who are pregnant and the developing baby in the uterine cavity are particularly vulnerable to complications from smallpox or herpes zoster. What is the treatment of hemiplegia and smallpox? What could be the consequences of infection during pregnancy?