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Agnieszka Widera
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When should vaccinations be done during pregnancy? What can you be vaccinated against?
Immunization during planning and pregnancy is a very important topic that should always be discussed by a gynecologist during a visit. Some vaccines are not given to pregnant women, others are even recommended. We will try to answer the most common questions that parents-to-be ask about vaccinations during pregnancy.
Midwifery-what is worth knowing about it?
Postpartum in gynecology and obstetrics is called the first 6-8 weeks after the birth of a child. This is a time of change, both in Mom's life and in her body. Those formed during pregnancy are retreating, and the body is regenerating and slowly returning to the state it was in nine months ago. What should you know about puerperium and what complications it can bring?
Myths about cord blood preservation
Read moreSecuring cord blood in subsequent pregnancies
A baby's cord blood can only be secured once in a lifetime. It is worth remembering this motto with each pregnancy and giving each individual child this unique gift. This is extremely important, because it is not known whether the future treatment will require its own stem cells or perhaps those taken from siblings, or perhaps both.
How much does it really cost to store cord blood?
At first, the cost of banking stem cells from a baby's cord blood may seem high. However, after carefully reading the offer and customizing it, it turns out that the price for safeguarding the health of a toddler is not at all as high as it might seem at first.
Sex during pregnancy-what is worth knowing about it?
A common question from parents-to-be is whether sex during pregnancy is safe for the developing baby. The answer to this question is clear for uncomplicated singleton pregnancies. However, there are situations in which sex during pregnancy is prohibited. Find out what sex positions are recommended during pregnancy and whether intimate gels can be used.
Pressure during pregnancy-what is the correct pressure?
During pregnancy, it is very important to regularly check blood pressure values. It avoids serious complications usually associated with too high pressure. What are the blood pressure norms for a pregnant woman? What are the risks of abnormal blood pressure during pregnancy?
Baby positioning-when is it abnormal?
The positioning of the baby is extremely important so that the birth can take place without complications. Many people are unaware of the differences between the positioning and positioning of the baby. However, these are terms that gynecologists use to determine what position the baby is in in the mother's belly, and it is useful to distinguish between them.
OGTT in pregnancy-when should it be performed?
OGTT is an essential test to detect gestational diabetes. According to the pregnancy testing calendar, a glucose load test is mandatory for every pregnant woman. However, some of the moms-to-be should perform it a little earlier than others. How to prepare for OGTT in pregnancy? Can flavored glucose affect the test result?