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Agnieszka Widera
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Arrhythmia in pregnancy
During pregnancy there are many different kinds of symptoms. Some of these are among the physiological symptoms of pregnancy, while others should prompt a visit to a specialist. One of the most common reasons for visiting a cardiologist during pregnancy is palpitations, which can be a symptom of arrhythmias. Check out the treatment of arrhythmias in pregnancy.
What does the sex of the child depend on?
The sex of the unborn child can be known as early as about 15. One week of pregnancy. However, not all Parents want to know before the birth whether they will have a son or daughter. There is a large group of couples who "try" to plan the sex of the baby before pregnancy. Is it possible? What does the sex of the child depend on?
Twin pregnancy – course, symptoms, complications
A twin pregnancy means not only duplicated happiness, but also twice as many responsibilities and worries. Carrying twins under the heart carries slightly more risks than a single pregnancy. It turns out that due to the greater availability of hormone therapy, the likelihood of having a multiple pregnancy is increasing every year, and now stands at 1/85 of cases.
How to prepare for childbirth – tips for natural childbirth and cesarean section
How to prepare for childbirth so that it goes without complications? The most common method is to attend classes at a birthing school, teaching not only proper Kegel muscle exercises, but also breathing techniques.
How to speed up labor – are there proven ways?
How to speed up childbirth, pregnant women wonder in the last days of pregnancy or even after the scheduled delivery date has passed. Although there are a great many methods of home birth acceleration, experts say they will not be effective until the mother's body is fully ready to deliver her offspring.
Pregnancy calendar – what happens in the mother’s belly during each trimester
The pregnancy calendar is rich with many fetal milestones - the development of the heart or the neural tube, from which the brain will later develop. Pregnant women should know what awaits them in each trimester of pregnancy in order to go through it more smoothly.
Folic acid in pregnancy – why and how to take it
Folic acid in pregnancy is crucial for the development of the fetal nervous system. Few women know one should take folic acid before pregnancy because it facilitates conception. Unfortunately, the mother's body is unable to produce this vitamin on its own, so it must be supplemented.
Postpartum placenta – expulsion and examination after delivery
The placenta after delivery can be a valuable source of information about a woman's health. It is excreted shortly after the birth of the child. However, unlike labor pain, the placenta is born in a painless manner.
Breathing during labor – how to properly oxygenate yourself and your baby.
It is said that proper breathing during labor greatly increases its comfort and even contributes to pain relief. It is important that from the first trimester of pregnancy, women learn correct breathing technique. This will prove to be extremely useful already in the second trimester.