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Sometimes finding a comfortable sleeping position during pregnancy can be difficult. This is not made easier by a growing belly or some pregnancy ailments: painful calf cramps, difficulty breathing or back pain. It is also worth remembering that not all sleeping positions during pregnancy are recommended. What items are being referred to? How to make sleep productive? These and other questions will be answered in this article!

Renal colic in pregnancy occurs when the flow of urine through the urinary tract is blocked. Its most common cause is compression of the kidneys by the enlarging uterus or the accumulation of deposits in the kidneys, possibly in the urinary tract. The characteristic symptom of renal colic is severe pain in the lower back.

Bleeding or spotting can occur at any stage of pregnancy. It does not always involve danger to the fetus, but every time it is certainly a great stress for the mother-to-be. Scanty spotting in pregnancy or heavy bleeding should always be consulted with a doctor to find out the cause and be able to react appropriately in case of abnormalities. Learn more about bleeding and spotting in pregnancy, see when such symptoms can be dangerous and when they are even natural.

Depression during pregnancy is a problem that many moms-to-be face. It is estimated to affect 10-20% of pregnant women. The disease requires appropriate treatment, as its effects can be dangerous to the health of the woman and the developing fetus.

Many moms-to-be wonder if they can safely lift their older child or carry heavy purchases. As in most cases, there is no clear answer to this question in medicine. It is best to consult with your primary care physician. Find out when you absolutely must not lift during pregnancy.

Recently, the number of cesarean sections performed has increased significantly. This, in turn, contributes to the appearance of pregnancies with an abnormal location in the cesarean section scar. Is it possible to deliver a pregnancy in a scar? What are its complications?

Every pregnant woman, according to the recommendations of the Polish Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians, should supplement vitamin D3 during pregnancy. This is due to the role it plays in the proper functioning of the body. Find out what doses of vitamin D are recommended during pregnancy.

Draining of amniotic fluid is considered one of the symptoms of labor. However, if fetal water oozes earlier, it can lead to thrombocephaly or even amenorrhea, with serious consequences for the baby. Find out how to identify oozing fetal waters.