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The time of pregnancy is a time when conditions specific and characteristic only for this period may develop. Sometimes mothers-to-be face problems with the liver and its proper functioning during pregnancy. Find out what are the most common liver diseases in pregnancy and how they are treated.

During pregnancy, a woman's body undergoes many changes aimed at creating the best possible conditions for the development of the fetus. However, a very interesting phenomenon is the excessive coaxing of pregnancy by the partner of the mother-to-be. In addition to the emotional connection, there are symptoms in the form of an enlarging abdominal girth or morning nausea. These symptoms are referred to as Kuwada syndrome. Find out what symptoms it gives and how to proceed.

Anemia is one of the most common complications during pregnancy. It is usually diagnosed on the basis of too low a hemoglobin level in the mother-to-be. It also happens that in addition to basic tests, a pregnant woman's ferritin concentration is assessed. What is ferritin responsible for and what are the standards for ferritin in pregnancy?

Infectious diseases common to the preschool age can be particularly dangerous when a pregnant woman falls ill. These common diseases are extremely dangerous for the developing toddler. What complications can rubella or smallpox carry in pregnancy?

One of the important parameters monitored throughout pregnancy is the platelet level of the mother-to-be. An abnormal platelet count may suggest complications of pregnancy, and may also be  a contraindication to epidural anesthesia.

Mandatory testing in the first trimester of pregnancy is defined by a document issued by the Minister of Health on perinatal care. Every mother-to-be should perform a package of mandatory tests during pregnancy. Check which of them are necessary at the beginning of its duration.

Every pregnant woman has examinations performed in accordance with the current Regulation of the Ministry of Health. During the 2nd. trimester one ultrasound and blood and urine tests every 4 weeks are mandatory. Check out what other tests are mandatory for the 2nd. trimester of pregnancy.

Mandatory research in 3. trimester of pregnancy is defined by the Regulation of the Minister of Health. Every pregnant woman should have examinations according to a set calendar. Find out what tests you should do before giving birth.