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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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Invasive prenatal testing
Modern perinatology allows patients to be accurately diagnosed from the very beginning of pregnancy. Invasive prenatal testing aims to determine with almost 100 percent certainty, among other things. The karyotype of the child, and thus whether or not it has chromosomal aberrations. Find out what types of invasive tests are and when they are performed.
Hair during pregnancy
Women often ask their attending physicians which skin care and cosmetic procedures are safe during pregnancy. One of the recurring questions is that related to hair coloring. Is it safe during pregnancy?
Cardiac problems in pregnancy
A properly functioning circulatory system in a pregnant woman is essential for proper fetal development. Although during pregnancy there are many physiological changes in the cardiovascular system, it is also a period when quite possibly abnormalities in its work. What are the most common cardiac problems in pregnancy?
Antibiotics in pregnancy
Antibiotics are a group of drugs used in bacterial infections. They are available by prescription, so it is the doctor who decides whether to include them. During pregnancy, not all drugs can be used safely. Find out what antibiotics and infections are used in moms-to-be
Colposcopy in pregnancy
Every pregnant woman should have a cytology during pregnancy. Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in pregnant women. In addition to cytology, colposcopy is also performed for diagnosis. What does it consist of and is it safe during pregnancy?
Calendar of tests during pregnancy
Every mother-to-be should undergo a number of tests during her pregnancy to check her and her baby's health. Read the research excerpted below. This is a list prepared on the basis of the Health Minister's regulation on the Organizational Standard of Perinatal Care. This is an established template for a calendar of tests that every pregnant woman in Poland should have. These tests are divided according to the weeks of pregnancy.
Massage during pregnancy
Many people are now benefiting from the help and care of physiotherapists. This form of treatment for back pain, due to the lack of need for medication, is gaining popularity. Pregnancy time is also a period of pain in this part of the body, so mothers-to-be often ask whether massage during pregnancy is safe.
Uterine polyp
Endometrial polyps are a relatively common diagnosis made during a routine ultrasound performed by a gynecologist. Sometimes their presence remains asymptomatic. However, it is most often associated with abnormal bleeding from the reproductive tract. What is a uterine cavity polyp and does it affect pregnancy?
Dad’s role in the delivery room
Every woman in labor has the right to support in the delivery room in the form of a companion. Many moms-to-be choose to give birth with their partner, the baby's dad. It's useful to know what dad's role is in the delivery room and how dad can prepare.