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What diseases does the PAPP-A test detect? When should it be performed?

The PAPP-A test (a.k.a. the PAPPA test) is one of the non-invasive prenatal tests designed to determine whether there is a risk of genetic defects in the fetus during the first trimester of pregnancy. These include Down, Patau and Edwards syndromes. It is recommended that the PAPP-A test be performed on every pregnant woman. What does this study consist of and why is it so important? We explain!

KTG – what is the test?

How do I calculate what week of pregnancy I am? Why is this important?

How do I calculate what week of pregnancy I am? This is a question every mom-to-be asks herself. Especially when she just received a positive pregnancy test. There are several ways to calculate the age of pregnancy, and thus the expected date of delivery.

Pregnancy in twins

Recently, the number of cesarean sections performed has increased significantly. This, in turn, contributes to the appearance of pregnancies with an abnormal location in the cesarean section scar. Is it possible to deliver a pregnancy in a scar? What are its complications?

Vitamin D3 in pregnancy

Every pregnant woman, according to the recommendations of the Polish Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians, should supplement vitamin D3 during pregnancy. This is due to the role it plays in the proper functioning of the body. Find out what doses of vitamin D are recommended during pregnancy.

Weight bearing during pregnancy

Many moms-to-be wonder if they can safely lift their older child or carry heavy purchases. As in most cases, there is no clear answer to this question in medicine. It is best to consult with your primary care physician. Find out when you absolutely must not lift during pregnancy.

Effect of childbirth on the development of the gut microbiota of the newborn baby

Sleeping during pregnancy. Which sleeping positions during pregnancy are safe?

Sometimes finding a comfortable sleeping position during pregnancy can be difficult. This is not made easier by a growing belly or some pregnancy ailments: painful calf cramps, difficulty breathing or back pain. It is also worth remembering that not all sleeping positions during pregnancy are recommended. What items are being referred to? How to make sleep productive? These and other questions will be answered in this article!

Vertical positions during childbirth

Recently, there has been more and more talk about active labor, in which a woman in labor can assume the positions of her choice. After all, vertical positions can make labor easier and faster, and are considered a non-pharmacological method of relieving labor pain. What are examples of vertical positions?