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Agnieszka Widera
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Tanning during pregnancy – is it safe?
Tanning during pregnancy is not prohibited, as long as the mother-to-be approaches it with reason and moderation. During pregnancy, the skin is more delicate and lack of proper protective products can result in burning, and prolonged exposure to the sun can result in dehydration. Popular among women, other methods of obtaining a beautiful tan are not recommended. The substances they contain may pose a risk to the fetus.
Week 29 of pregnancy – the most intense time in your baby’s development
W 29. The week of pregnancy the toddler takes real shape. As it grows, moms-to-be may find it much harder. The growing belly dictates that the pace should be slowed down, but more than half of the pregnancy is already behind the woman, so soon the mother-to-be will breathe a sigh of relief. Here's what each passing day contributes to the 29th. Week of pregnancy in both the baby and the pregnant woman.
Week 15 of pregnancy – how does mom and baby feel?
The 15th week of pregnancy is a quiet time for many moms-to-be. Pregnancy discomforts of the first trimester - such as nausea - are subsiding. However, this does not mean that in the second trimester every woman will feel good. Often there is heartburn or swelling of the legs, among other things. Nevertheless, in the 15th. week of pregnancy you may already feel the first, anticipated movements of the baby. What is the size and weight of the child in 15. Week of pregnancy? How does mom's body change at the beginning of the second trimester? What exactly is happening in the 15th. Week of pregnancy?
Natural childbirth – what are its stages and how to be prepared for it
The last moments before childbirth are an extremely stressful time for women. Knowing what a natural childbirth looks like, what phases it consists of and what a mother-to-be can expect will certainly reduce emotional discomfort.
Water birth – a fad or a modern solution?
Childbirth is one of the most stressful, painful, but also the most beautiful events in a woman's life. More and more moms-to-be are choosing to give birth in water, extolling the benefits of this solution. Immersion in water during labor significantly reduces pain for the parturient and makes it go faster.
Course of labor – 4 phases ending with a happy ending
The closer we get to the due date, the more uncertainty and fear. There are 4 phases of natural childbirth, each characterized by different symptoms, however, the finale is always the same - the birth of the baby.
Contraindications to natural childbirth – when is a cesarean section a necessity?
Long before the due date is set, the attending physician should decide whether the birth is to take place by natural methods or whether there are any contraindications to natural childbirth. Fortunately, today the cesarean section procedure is a routine and safe way to come into the world.
Stress in pregnancy – ways to deal with the enemy
Stress during pregnancy is like a constant bombardment for the fetus. Stress hormones from the corticosteroid group and catecholamines - cortisol or adrenaline - are secreted in the blood of a stressed woman. The impact of stress on pregnancy is felt most acutely by the baby being carried under the heart.
Epidural anesthesia – summary of advantages and disadvantages
Epidural anesthesia (epidural) is quite controversial among moms-to-be. Most of them wonder whether such a procedure is completely safe. An experienced anesthesiologist is able to administer such anesthesia in an appropriate manner so that the woman feels as little discomfort as possible. But what are its advantages and disadvantages? Is it safe for a woman and her baby to be administered such a drug? That's what you'll find out in this article!