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Agnieszka Widera
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Staphylococcus in pregnancy – is it dangerous for the baby?
Although most of us are carriers of staphylococcus, mothers-to-be are particularly vulnerable to symptoms caused by the bacterium. This is because pregnancy is a time when a woman's immune system is weakened. Staphylococcus during pregnancy can appear in the genital tract, as well as in the throat and nose. It also happens to cause skin lesions. What are the symptoms and treatment of staphylococcal infection and what are its consequences?
Week 3 of pregnancy – baby’s development and mom’s well-being
The first 3 weeks of pregnancy are the time when you don't yet know that you are about to become a mom. However, amazing things are already happening in your body. Their goal is to prepare him for the intense development of the baby and childbirth. See how the 3rd week of pregnancy goes and what you should keep in mind.
Week 2 of pregnancy – what is happening in the body of the future mother?
The second week of pregnancy is one of its most crucial moments. It is now that ovulation takes place - the egg cell is ready to fuse with the sperm. If all goes well, in just a few days the embryo will implant in the uterus, and you will observe the first symptoms of pregnancy in yourself. In week 2, pay special attention to your health.
Week 4 of pregnancy – what is happening in the body of mom and baby?
The fourth week of pregnancy is the moment when you can already observe the first harbingers of the fact that you are going to become a mother - some of them sometimes really give you a taste! You have several weeks ahead of you, during which you will prepare physically and mentally for your new role. So see what happens in the 4th. Week of pregnancy with you and the baby.
Week 1 of pregnancy – what can the expectant mother expect?
The first week of pregnancy is a time of intense preparation of the body to receive the embryo. Although you don't feel any changes yet, there is certainly excitement at the thought that you may soon become a mom. Remember to take care of yourself - both physically and mentally. See how the 1st week of pregnancy goes.
Neutrophils in pregnancy
Pregnancy time is a time for regular blood tests for the mom-to-be. Monthly morphology evaluates various types of blood cells, including neutrophils. Sometimes their levels are elevated and worry pregnant women. What does the neutrophil result mean in pregnancy?
Fetal hypotrophy
Among other things, the estimated weight of the baby is determined during the ultrasound. This allows the gynecologist to assess whether the fetus is growing properly for a given gestational age. If growth restriction occurs we are dealing with hypotrophy. Find out how early hypotrophy differs from late hypotrophy and what the management of such a diagnosis looks like.
Pregnancy pathology-when does one get to the ward?
Pregnancy pathology is a ward that many pregnant women do not associate positively. Nevertheless, thanks to him, very many pregnancies have their happy ending. Some mothers-to-be spend up to several months in pregnancy pathology. When do you get to the pregnancy pathology department?
Chamomile in pregnancy-is it safe?
Due to the negative effects of many medications on pregnancy, mothers-to-be often look for home and natural remedies for various ailments. Among the most commonly used herbs is chamomile, especially helpful in the first weeks of pregnancy. But are chamomile infusions safe during pregnancy?