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High blood pressure in pregnancy is a common complication of pregnancy and requires appropriate treatment. Indeed, poorly controlled blood pressure can lead to serious consequences. Find out what are the worrisome symptoms of high blood pressure in pregnancy and how to proceed.

Shortening of the cervix is one of the symptoms that physiologically occur before childbirth. Sometimes, however, it happens that the cervix begins to shorten too early, which can lead to preterm labor. What are the symptoms of a shortening cervix?

During pregnancy, the mother-to-be has various tests performed. Some are ordered only when there are specific indications. One of the specialized tests performed during pregnancy is the fetal heart echo. Find out when its performance is necessary in the diagnostic course and what the doctor can determine with its help.  

During pregnancy, moms-to-be are cautious about taking any medication. However, there is a group of medicinal substances that prevent serious complications in pregnancy. These include. Acetylsalicylic acid, which some pregnant women should take. Find out who should use acetylsalicylic acid during pregnancy and when.

One of the most important tests during pregnancy is a first trimester ultrasound with PAPP-A test. This is referred to as a composite test. It allows you to calculate your child's risk of birth defects. When is it performed and how does this test proceed?

Women of childbearing age are in the risk group for systemic lupus. It is classified as an autoimmune disease and requires adequate preparation for pregnancy to reduce complications.

Amniotic fluid is essential for proper fetal growth and development. Its volume should be assessed during ultrasound. If there is not enough amniotic fluid it is said to be thrombocytopenia. It is necessary to look for its cause to avoid complications. What are the causes of thrombocephaly?

Increasingly, gynecologist's office is visited by obese patients who are planning a pregnancy or are already pregnant. With these patients in mind, recommendations for the care of the obese woman during pregnancy have been published. Find out what pregnancy in a woman with obesity entails.

Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia in pregnancy. Many moms-to-be need to take iron supplements during pregnancy. What are the symptoms of iron deficiency in pregnancy and how is it treated?