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Agnieszka Widera
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Monozygotic twins-do they always have the same sex?
Monozygotic twins are virtually identical and often only the Parents can tell them apart. However, it is very important for the gynecologist to recognize a twin pregnancy in a timely manner during an ultrasound. This is because it is considered a high-risk pregnancy and requires more control than a singleton pregnancy. How are monozygotic twins formed and what complications can occur in such a pregnancy?
Cesarean section – everything you need to know about it
Cesarean section is the most commonly performed obstetric surgery. This is because many women are afraid of the pain associated with natural childbirth. Statistics on the number of cesarean sections are steadily increasing - it is currently estimated that as many as 43% of births in Poland are carried out by this method. What does a cesarean section look like? How to prepare for it? What are the indications for surgery? The answers to these questions can be found in this article.
What does proper care of a newborn baby look like? Tips
For many young Parents, caring for a newborn baby seems like a difficult activity. However, it is actually easier than it looks at first glance. It is enough to know a few basic rules. You can also ask your midwife for instruction while you are still in the hospital.
Methods of relieving labor pain
Read moreIs it possible to get pregnant with polycystic ovary syndrome? PCOS and trying for a baby
Many women who have heard the diagnosis wonder if it is possible to get pregnant with polycystic ovary syndrome. The reason for the concern is that the condition causes problems with ovulation and disrupts the menstrual cycle. However, it is important to remember that properly treated PCOS does not derail the chance of becoming a mother.
The 17th week of pregnancy – when the baby hears your voice
In the seventeenth week of pregnancy, the baby's senses are developing. It begins to hear and recognize mom's voice. This is an excellent opportunity to make a deeper connection. You can also play music to your toddler to calm him down. Some Parents learn the sex of the child at this stage. See what else the 17th is associated with. One week of pregnancy.
Week 16 of pregnancy – how is the baby developing? Self-esteem of the mother-to-be
The 16th week of pregnancy is the time when the baby is very active - but the mother-to-be does not yet feel the baby's movements. Although this is one of the most anticipated moments in pregnancy, you still have to be patient. On the other hand, already at this stage Parents often find out what gender their child will be. What else? How is the toddler developing? How does the mother feel? How should she take care of herself? Here's a hint!
The 24th week of pregnancy – what changes are taking place in the baby’s body?
The 24th week of pregnancy is a special time in the life of the growing baby in the womb. It begins to comprehend more and more from the world around it. Most of its organs are already fully developed. The mother-to-be also begins to feel the baby's movements and pregnancy discomforts more and more.
The 25th week of pregnancy – what’s going on with the baby in the belly and how does the mom feel?
Enlarging abdomen at 25. week of pregnancy and further changes in the body make the mother-to-be begin to experience new pregnancy discomforts. She may suffer from back pain, insomnia and increasing fatigue. The toddler is developing very intensively to come into the world in just a dozen weeks. See how pregnancy progresses in 25. week.