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Contractions in pregnancy do not appear only at the time of delivery. In many moms-to-be they occur much earlier. It is useful to know the differences between predictive and labor contractions. When should you go to the hospital?

Cytomegalovirus is a disease that can have serious consequences for the developing baby in utero. Therefore, pregnant women should take a test to detect the virus. It is not mandatory, but it is recommended for all women. See what is the risk of cytomegalovirus infection in pregnancy.

" Cord blood is one of the greatest achievements and advances in medicine (...), it is what medicine should strive for in its development." These are the words of Prof. Mariusz Zimmer, president of the Polish Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians on cord blood banking. How does the whole process of securing stem cells-an invaluable gift for your children-follow and look like?

Every mother-to-be, while still pregnant, wonders what to pack in the bag she will take with her to the hospital when "that moment" comes. Due to the limited amount of luggage that a hospital room will accommodate, you need to pack only the essentials and necessities. We have compiled a list of the most necessary ones. Most of these can be delivered to the hospital after the birth, but there is one important item that you need to have with you right away. Which one?

Labor pains are undoubtedly some of the most painful sensations that accompany the arrival of a child into the world. Initially they are gentle and quickly subside. The closer we get to the birth action, the more severe and much more frequent they become.

Ovarian cysts affect many women. Most often they are not associated with any symptoms, and are detected incidentally during an ultrasound examination. The same is true for ovarian cysts during pregnancy. It is necessary to control them, but in most cases they do not affect the course of pregnancy and childbirth. Find out what types of cysts there are.

Spa treatments are very popular these days. They are a form of relaxation and a way to spend leisure time. Many women use spas before becoming pregnant and wonder if it is safe to do so during the 9 months of expecting a baby. Find out which spa treatments are safe during pregnancy.

Obesity is a disease affecting a growing proportion of the population. Nor does it bypass pregnant women. Obesity both before and during pregnancy can carry complications.