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Agnieszka Widera
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5 Signs that you’re a #motherreadyforanything
You are pregnant. You are counting down the days, hours and seconds when you will take your baby in your arms for the first time. However, you are constantly accompanied by an unfounded fear that you are not ready to be a mother after all. Calmly, inhale-exhale. Check out our list:
Stem cells from cord blood cured HIV-infected patient
Recently, news circulated the world that a woman from the United States became the third person in the world to be cured of HIV infection. A disease previously considered incurable can be successfully treated with stem cells derived from cord blood. This is a great hope for both patients and researchers.
Is it worth it to have your midwife during childbirth?
Many women during pregnancy consider whether paying for a private midwife to deliver their babies is the right move. This decision should be made individually by the mother-to-be. What are the advantages of opting for a private midwife during childbirth and what to look for when choosing one
Antibody testing in pregnancy-when to do it?
According to the current Standard of Perinatal Care, all women are given various blood tests during pregnancy, in addition to ultrasounds. Every pregnant woman should have specific examinations done at particular weeks of pregnancy. This is extremely important in order to detect possible abnormalities or, for example, an ongoing infection in time. What antibodies are tested during pregnancy?
Hematoma in pregnancy
A hematoma in pregnancy, depending on its location, can pose a potential threat to the course of pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to make a timely diagnosis and implement a course of action to protect both the well-being of the fetus and the health of the mother-to-be. What is a hematoma in pregnancy and what is its treatment?
Treating infertility with stem cells
Infertility is a problem that affects about 15% of couples worldwide. For this reason, specialists around the world are still trying to find new ways to treat it. One potential opportunity turns out to be the use of stem cells in therapy.
Rutinoscorbin during pregnancy
Cold symptoms can be very troublesome. When home remedies don't help, most of us turn to drugstore preparations. However, not all drugs can be taken during pregnancy. Is Rutinoscorbin safe for moms-to-be?
Pregnancy on maternity leave
Maternity leave is mandatory for all mothers after the birth of a child. However, it is possible to transfer part of this leave to the father. Why give up maternity leave if a woman gets another pregnancy during it?
Problems with getting pregnant
Problems with getting pregnant affect up to one in five couples. It is useful to know the possible causes of them , as well as to prevent them if possible. Sometimes lifestyle changes are enough, while in other cases medical intervention is required. What are the most common causes of pregnancy problems?