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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Cytology in pregnancy
Pregnancy time does not exempt a woman from preventive examinations. Among them recommended is cytology, which is necessary for every mother-to-be. When is the best time to get a cytology and how to interpret the test result?
Pregnancy versus type of contract
Regulations related to maternity leave and the rights of a working pregnant woman depend on the contract under which the mother-to-be is employed. Depending on it, it may be possible, among other things. release of a pregnant woman. Check out the regulations that apply to moms-to-be depending on the type of contract.
When is the earliest to take a pregnancy test?
A positive drugstore pregnancy test is not an oracle, but it allows you to consider a pregnancy highly likely and tentatively confirm it -. However, performed too early, it can give a false negative result. When to take a pregnancy test to be sure of its reliability? How does it work, what types of tests are there? And what's next? How and when is pregnancy diagnosed? Check it out!
Period during pregnancy-is it possible?
Stopping menstruation is, for many women, the first of the symptoms that suggest pregnancy. On the other hand, it happens that despite being pregnant, bleeding on the date of the expected period occurs anyway. Is it possible to have a period during pregnancy? When does menstruation appear after childbirth?
Beta- hCG- how much is it in pregnancy?
Beta hCG is used in pregnancy tests to confirm or rule out conception. However, thanks to its concentration, the development of the pregnancy is also monitored - especially in the first weeks. An abnormal beta hCG result can be associated with serious fetal defects. For this reason, it is extremely important to control it regularly. When should this hormone be tested? What are the standards for its level? The answers to these questions can be found right here.
Implantation of an embryo- symptoms and course
Implantation, or nesting of the embryo, is essential for the proper development of the pregnancy. Some women experience accompanying symptoms, but they do not appear in all mothers-to-be. If abnormal implantation occurs, the pregnancy is referred to as ectopic or ectopic. On which day of pregnancy does the implantation of the embryo in the uterine cavity take place?
Staphylococcus in pregnancy – is it dangerous for the baby?
Although most of us are carriers of staphylococcus, mothers-to-be are particularly vulnerable to symptoms caused by the bacterium. This is because pregnancy is a time when a woman's immune system is weakened. Staphylococcus during pregnancy can appear in the genital tract, as well as in the throat and nose. It also happens to cause skin lesions. What are the symptoms and treatment of staphylococcal infection and what are its consequences?
Signs of impending childbirth
In the last weeks of pregnancy, labor can begin at almost any time. Every pregnant woman eagerly awaits signs of the onset of labor. Some of the symptoms appear even a few days earlier. See how to recognize impending labor.
Neutrophils in pregnancy
Pregnancy time is a time for regular blood tests for the mom-to-be. Monthly morphology evaluates various types of blood cells, including neutrophils. Sometimes their levels are elevated and worry pregnant women. What does the neutrophil result mean in pregnancy?