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The GBS test is a microbiological screening test that can detect the presence of group B streptococci in the human body. The abbreviation GBS comes from the English language; it is developed as Group B Streptococcus. GBS testing is performed on pregnant women to determine the possible risk of transmitting the infection to the baby during childbirth. GBS testing in pregnancy is very important for the health and life of the newborn.

Heartburn in pregnancy usually appears as early as the first trimester, and then intensifies in the following weeks. Smoking behind the sternum and an unpleasant aftertaste in the mouth make daily life miserable for many moms-to-be. In most situations, this is related to changes in the female body and does not mean anything dangerous. How to deal with heartburn? Can it be the first sign of pregnancy?

Body temperature is particularly important because it informs about the state of our body. Low values are usually associated with weakness, and high values with infection. A higher temperature in pregnancy is normal, a high temperature - may be a harbinger of infection. The additional symptoms accompanying the temperature should not be underestimated.

Vaginal candidiasis in pregnancy is a very common intimate infection. The disease occurs when Candida albicans yeast multiplies in the reproductive organs. This is due to hormonal changes, but also improper hygiene habits. Vaginal mycosis in pregnancy requires immediate treatment.

Bleeding after childbirth is not a cause for concern. After the birth of a child, women's reproductive tracts need some time to recover. It's hard to pin down exactly how long postpartum bleeding lasts, because it's a very individual issue.

Testing during pregnancy the level of TSH, the hormone responsible for the functioning of the future mother's body and the proper development of the baby, is one of the basic tests performed at various stages of pregnancy. TSH results help assess the quality of thyroid function and indicate or rule out various disorders. 

Specially for you, we talk to Anna Rozyk - nutritionist, specialist in the field of nutrition. Nutritionist, who gained experience at the European Center for Child and Adult Obesity Treatment and the Department of Gastroenterology and Metabolic Diseases at the Warsaw Medical University Hospital, among others. Since the beginning of his career, he has been involved in the topics of nutrition for children, infants, pregnant and lactating women. 

Two lines on a pregnancy test is the beginning of one of the most beautiful adventures of your life. Wanting to prepare yourself as well as possible for being a mom, you are exposed to the onslaught of various companies that offer you their products to make your little one's life better. You check reviews about them on the Internet-it's no different with cord blood. But is the Internet a source you should 100% trust?