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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Electrolytes in pregnancy
Electrolytes play a key role in the human body, taking part in almost all intracellular processes. Since pregnant women have a higher need for electrolytes, it is useful to know how to prevent excessive electrolyte loss. What are the standards and when to use electrolytes in pregnancy?
Surgical delivery-when is it necessary?
A surgical delivery is a natural childbirth during which the use of a vacuum or obstetric forceps is necessary to deliver the baby safely. To use them, specific indications are necessary. Surgical delivery carries risks, but in this case, the safe birth of the baby is more important.
Flying by plane during pregnancy – is it safe?
Vacation time is a period of numerous trips, often planned well in advance. Many moms-to-be wonder if air travel is still safe for them despite being pregnant. Find out what the rules are for flying a plane while pregnant.
Fish during pregnancy-is it safe?
Every mother-to-be's diet should be varied and well-balanced. This provides all the necessary components for the proper course of pregnancy and the development of the baby. One controversial part of the diet is fish during pregnancy. Is it safe to consume them? What fish can't an expectant mother eat?
Angina in pregnancy
Angina, or acute inflammation of the throat and tonsils, most often affects children and adolescents. However, due to naturally occurring immune weakness in women, it can also happen to them during pregnancy. The unpleasant discomfort of tonsillitis sometimes requires treatment with an antibiotic. What are the possible complications of untreated angina in pregnancy?
Is it possible to lose weight during pregnancy?
Weight gain is a natural part of pregnancy. In order for it to proceed properly, a pregnant woman's diet should be balanced and contain all the necessary nutrients for the proper development of the fetus. For this reason, specialists and all gynecological societies advise against weight loss during pregnancy while recommending regular physical activity and healthy eating.
Cranberries in pregnancy
During pregnancy, due to the fact that many medications should not be used, mothers-to-be turn to natural methods to fight the cold. Among them, cranberries often appear, which have numerous health-promoting properties. However, is it safe during pregnancy? What ailments does cranberry help with?
Pregnancy at 40
Women these days are getting pregnant later and later. This consists of many factors and is often a conscious choice of Parents. However, it is worth remembering that pregnancy at 40 carries a higher risk of defects in the child. For this reason, it is important to prepare for it properly, as well as to be under the care of a specialist. Find out what tests are worth doing if you are pregnant at age 40.
Fatigue during pregnancy
Fatigue during pregnancy is what many moms-to-be complain about. Excessive lethargy, lack of strength and energy make their daily functioning miserable. Most often, this should not be a cause for concern. However, there are times when the causes of ill health require medical intervention. Check out the most common causes of fatigue in pregnancy and ways to deal with it.