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Iron requirements increase during pregnancy. Its deficiency leads to anemia, which is relatively common among pregnant women. Therefore, the Polish Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians recommends iron supplementation by mothers-to-be. What symptoms are caused by iron deficiency and whether every pregnant woman should take this element.

Sore throat is a relatively common ailment that also affects pregnant women. However, during this special time, not all commercially available drugs can be used safely. For this reason, moms-to-be are looking for home remedies on how to deal with a sore throat during pregnancy. Find out when you need to go to the doctor and the most common causes of sore throat.

Many women in the midst of pregnancy certainly wonder how restrictive they should be about their diet during this time. One topic worth discussing is the consumption of mushrooms by mothers-to-be, which are popular especially in autumn and during the holiday season. What are their health benefits and which ones are safe for the pregnant woman?

According to the organizational standard for perinatal care, every pregnant woman should have a regular blood count. With frequent check-ups, the gynecologist can react in time in case of any deviations from the norm.

Ectopic pregnancy can have serious consequences. Therefore, its timely detection is extremely important. At first, the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy are confusingly similar to those of a normally developing pregnancy. Find out what the course of ectopic pregnancy is and how it is treated.

Once the first trimester has passed and fears of miscarriage are lessened, many moms-to-be fear preterm labor. It is also feared by gynecologists, as it is still an extremely topical problem in modern obstetrics. Find out what are the most common causes of preterm labor and can it be prevented?

Cigarettes contain dozens of harmful and carcinogenic substances. This addiction leads to the development of, among other things. Cancer and respiratory diseases. Not everyone realizes that it also has numerous harmful consequences for the baby developing in the uterine cavity. Find out exactly what the risks of smoking during pregnancy are.

Itchy skin can occur for many different reasons. During pregnancy, itching is usually related to stretching skin on the abdomen or inadequate hydration. However, there are times when it can be a symptom of a pregnancy complication such as gestational cholestasis. What are ways to deal with itchy skin during pregnancy?

Premature placental detachment, or in other words, separation of the placenta, is a complication that occurs most often in the second half of pregnancy and is categorized  as an obstetric emergency. This is because it can result in serious complications and even death of the woman or child. Therefore, it is very important to properly intervene and recognize placental detachment. What are the risk factors and symptoms of this dangerous condition?