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Mucus suppository- what is its role during pregnancy?

The mucus suppository in pregnancy is extremely important for the proper development of the baby. The departure of the mucus membrane is among one of the symptoms that herald impending labor. For many pregnant women, distinguishing it from everyday secretions is relatively difficult. So what does a mucus plug look like and what function does it perform during pregnancy? We explain.

When to tell the employer about the pregnancy?

Informing an employer about a pregnancy is a stressful conversation for many women. This is often associated with concern over the boss's reaction to the news. For this reason, pregnant women wonder when is the best time to tell their employer about the pregnancy? Find out how the Labor Code's regulations read.

What is a prenatal ultrasound? When should they be performed?

Prenatal ultrasound can detect the risk of genetic and developmental defects in the fetus at an early stage of pregnancy. It is recommended that they be performed three times. Prenatal ultrasound is completely safe for the developing baby and the pregnant woman.

What medications are safe during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, along with other changes in a woman's body, the pharmacokinetics of many drugs also change. Some of them pass through the placenta and can adversely affect the fetus, leading to serious defects and impeding its development. What drugs should pregnant women definitely avoid? Are over-the-counter drugs always safe for them?

L4 leave during pregnancy-who is entitled to it?

Not everyone realizes that the mere fact of being pregnant does not entitle one to go on sick leave. Only a woman's ill health, complications of pregnancy or other indications determined by a gynecologist are grounds for issuing a popular L4 to a pregnant woman. Find out what are the medical reasons for issuing sick leave during pregnancy, how long can it be issued for, and who pays sick leave benefits to the mom-to-be?

Christmas diet for pregnant women

Specially for you, we talk to Anna Rozyk - nutritionist, specialist in the field of nutrition. Nutritionist, who gained experience at the European Center for Child and Adult Obesity Treatment and the Department of Gastroenterology and Metabolic Diseases at the Warsaw Medical University Hospital, among others. Since the beginning of his career, he has been involved in the topics of nutrition for children, infants, pregnant and lactating women.

Community midwife-when to apply?

According to the law in Poland, every woman has the right to be assisted by a community midwife. However, not all moms-to-be realize that free consultations with a community midwife are available both during pregnancy and after delivery. Find out when is the best time to see a community midwife and the scope of her work.

Biparental twins

In the public's mind, a common term associated with multiple pregnancies is monozygotic and dizygotic twins. In medical terminology, these terms are rather rarely used. Nevertheless, it is worth knowing what biparental twins are and what such a pregnancy looks like.

Leukocytes in pregnancy

A pregnant woman has many different types of tests performed during pregnancy. Among the mandatory ones is a blood count, which evaluates, among other things. leukocyte count. Thanks to this, the gynecologist monitors the condition of the mother-to-be and can react accordingly in case of abnormalities. Find out what are the norms of leukocytes in pregnancy and urine test.