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Katarzyna Zasada
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Depression during pregnancy – how to deal with it?
Depression during pregnancy is a problem that many moms-to-be face. It is estimated to affect 10-20% of pregnant women. The disease requires appropriate treatment, as its effects can be dangerous to the health of the woman and the developing fetus.
Smallpox in pregnant women – symptoms, treatment, prognosis
Smallpox in pregnancy is associated with a more severe course than in other women, and transmission of the viral infection across the placenta poses a high risk of serious complications, including death of the unborn child. Prognosis depends on the trimester, time of initiation and complexity of therapy.
Coffee during pregnancy. Is drinking coffee during pregnancy allowed?
Drinking coffee during pregnancy has been a controversial topic for years. Doctors' opinions on the subject are sharply divided. However, it has been proven that coffee during pregnancy is allowed, as long as you don't drink more than three cups a day. More caffeine can lead to miscarriage. A substitute for caffeinated coffee can be cereal coffee and other stimulant drinks. However, these too are subject to restrictions during pregnancy.
Tanning during pregnancy – is it safe?
Tanning during pregnancy is not prohibited, as long as the mother-to-be approaches it with reason and moderation. During pregnancy, the skin is more delicate and lack of proper protective products can result in burning, and prolonged exposure to the sun can result in dehydration. Popular among women, other methods of obtaining a beautiful tan are not recommended. The substances they contain may pose a risk to the fetus.
Week 15 of pregnancy – how does mom and baby feel?
The 15th week of pregnancy is a quiet time for many moms-to-be. Pregnancy discomforts of the first trimester - such as nausea - are subsiding. However, this does not mean that in the second trimester every woman will feel good. Often there is heartburn or swelling of the legs, among other things. Nevertheless, in the 15th. week of pregnancy you may already feel the first, anticipated movements of the baby. What is the size and weight of the child in 15. Week of pregnancy? How does mom's body change at the beginning of the second trimester? What exactly is happening in the 15th. Week of pregnancy?
Natural childbirth – what are its stages and how to be prepared for it
The last moments before childbirth are an extremely stressful time for women. Knowing what a natural childbirth looks like, what phases it consists of and what a mother-to-be can expect will certainly reduce emotional discomfort.
Water birth – a fad or a modern solution?
Childbirth is one of the most stressful, painful, but also the most beautiful events in a woman's life. More and more moms-to-be are choosing to give birth in water, extolling the benefits of this solution. Immersion in water during labor significantly reduces pain for the parturient and makes it go faster.
Course of labor – 4 phases ending with a happy ending
The closer we get to the due date, the more uncertainty and fear. There are 4 phases of natural childbirth, each characterized by different symptoms, however, the finale is always the same - the birth of the baby.
Contraindications to natural childbirth – when is a cesarean section a necessity?
Long before the due date is set, the attending physician should decide whether the birth is to take place by natural methods or whether there are any contraindications to natural childbirth. Fortunately, today the cesarean section procedure is a routine and safe way to come into the world.