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Kinga Żebrowska

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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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Beta- hCG- how much is it in pregnancy?

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.

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Staphylococcus in pregnancy - is it dangerous for the baby?

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?

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