Author
Kinga Żebrowska
Graduate of Warsaw Medical University
Doctor in the course of specialisation in obstetrics and gynaecology. Author of over 500 popular science articles on paediatrics, gynaecology and parenting in the broadest sense.
Co-author of scientific publications.
Completes her specialty training in obstetrics and gynaecology at the 3rd reference level unit at Bielański Hospital in Warsaw.
Apart from everyday work at the hospital and outpatient clinic, when writing articles I try to bring medical issues closer to patients in the most accessible way possible.
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The biggest myths about cord blood
Many myths related to cord blood banking are being propagated on the Internet. Although its collection is gaining popularity in Poland, many Parents still have doubts caused by repeated false information about stem cell collection and storage. So we have selected the most frequently reproduced myths and explained what the facts are.
Lethal defects- types and diagnosis/what are they?
The development of prenatal diagnostics makes it possible to detect many children's diseases as early as during pregnancy. This makes it possible to introduce faster management, so that many complications can be prevented. However, there is a group of diseases, referred to as lethal defects, which, despite medical advances, are incurable and inevitably lead to the death of the child. What are the most common lethal diseases and what is their diagnosis?
Hair coloring during pregnancy-is it safe during pregnancy?
Any woman who likes and wants to use cosmetic or hair treatments during pregnancy does not have to give up most of them. However, it is worth knowing which are safe for the developing baby and the pregnant woman, and which are better postponed until after the birth. We have collected those treatments that women are most likely to use.
Blood type inheritance-what blood type will the child have?
Many people do not know what blood type they have because it is not a test that is routinely performed. However, all mothers-to-be have it tested on a mandatory basis in order to respond appropriately in case of the possibility of a serological conflict. Parents often wonder what blood type the child will have. What is the inheritance of blood type? What consequences can a serological conflict have?
Breast pain during pregnancy
Breast pain is considered one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. It also comes to their enlargement. During pregnancy, proper breast care is necessary to alleviate unpleasant symptoms. Find out what breast pain is associated with in II. mid-pregnancy.
Types of births-their advantages and disadvantages
Childbirth is one of the most important events in a woman's life. Every mother has her own story related to the birth of her child. No two births are the same. However, it is important to remember that the ways in which a baby is born are different, and other mothers should not be criticized or judged for this reason. What are the most common types of births? What is a lotus birth?
Pregnancy follicle-what is its function?
The first sign of a properly localized pregnancy is the imaging of a pregnancy follicle in the uterine cavity during an ultrasound. However, a pregnancy follicle alone does not necessarily equate to a well-developing pregnancy. What is the symptom of an empty pregnancy follicle?
Departure of fetal waters
There are several symptoms of labor beginning. These include the departure of fetal waters. This is a clear signal to go to the hospital. Sometimes, however, it happens that the amniotic waters leave earlier. What are the symptoms and management of fetal water reflux?
Calf cramps in pregnancy-where do they come from?
Pregnancy time is a period when many different kinds of ailments can occur. In some pregnant women they make daily functioning miserable, while in others they are practically non-existent. One of the symptoms that many moms-to-be complain about is uncomfortable calf cramps during pregnancy. For what reason do they appear and how to deal with them?