Midwife care during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period: useful information
A primary care midwife (a.k.a. PC midwife or community midwife) cares for a woman throughout her life, but the period of pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period is a special time when every...
Midwife-assisted visits
The postnatal period is a special situation in a woman's life. Problems that may arise often only become apparent after leaving hospital, and therefore the competent assistance provided by community...
Childbirth in the age of the coronavirus - preparing the mother-to-be for a safe delivery
Two years after the declaration of the pandemic state, much has changed in Poland - society has not only become accustomed to the virus, but has also learned to live with it. The pandemic state has...
Changing the type of birth - why is a natural birth sometimes exchanged for a caesarean section?
A caesarean section is an operation that often saves the life of both the mother and the yet unborn baby. Nowadays, however, it is increasingly not just a life-saving solution 2 but a conscious...
Natural childbirth does not have to be a trauma
As many as 34% of women have symptoms characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder after childbirth. A direct link is the lack of use of any technique to relieve labour pain.
Influence of childbirth on the development of the neonatal gut microbiota
Research into the human microbiota and its impact on the functioning of the human body is currently booming. The gut microbiota, the microorganisms of the gastrointestinal tract, forms a complex...
Caesarean section (cc) - indications, course and complications
According to many women, caesarean section is an alternative to natural childbirth. Some pregnant women, for fear of pain, opt for this type of procedure on request. However, most cc's take place...
Vaginal environment and risk of preterm birth
Preterm birth, i.e. birth at the end of the 37th week of pregnancy, carries many risks for the baby, which may include intellectual disability, visual impairment or respiratory disorders. It is also...
Caesarean section and neonatal condition
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of births terminated by caesarean section at the request of patients. This procedure should be performed when there are clear...
The diet of a breastfeeding mother: what should a breastfeeding woman eat?
Breastfeeding women, who are keen to be able to feed their baby naturally for as long as possible and to ensure that their offspring receives the most nutritious food possible, are given a variety of...
Is a baby born after the due date healthier?
Post-term birth is defined as any termination that occurs after the 42nd week of pregnancy. A pregnancy that is too long can result in serious health consequences for both the baby and the mother....
Caesarean section scar - healing, care
Caesarean section is nowadays an increasingly common method of terminating pregnancy. This raises the question of both the indications for this type of obstetric procedure and also the aspect of scar...
Operative transvaginal births - when is it necessary to use forceps or a vacuum?
Operative transvaginal births, i.e. using forceps or a vacuum aspiration, are an alternative to an immediate caesarean section in the event of a prolonged second period of labour or the first signs...
Puerperal infection - a dangerous complication of the postnatal period
Puerperal infection is one of the complications of the postnatal period. The symptom common to the different types of infection is a sustained fever above 38℃ for at least two days. Other symptoms...
Natural childbirth and caesarean section - consequences at the first stage of the baby's life
Both natural childbirth and caesarean section aim at a happy end to the pregnancy. However, each of them, due to their specific characteristics, entails different health consequences for the newborn....
3... 2... 1... Childbirth ! What to take with you to the hospital ?
Childbirth is an extremely emotional event in the life of the whole family. The right mental attitude is one side of the coin. It is important for every woman to ensure that she feels comfortable...
Premature rupture of amniotic membranes
Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is a dangerous obstetric pathology that affects 2-4% of pregnancies. In the majority of cases, it leads to preterm birth, which is associated with serious...
Phases of natural childbirth
After nine months, the longed-for moment of childbirth arrives. For some, it is a time of great stress, fear of pain and concern for the baby. For others, it is the moment they have been waiting for...
Anaesthesia in childbirth
Mothers, grandmothers and friends are frightened of the enormous pain accompanying childbirth. On the other hand, there is information in the media about the campaign to give birth humanely - without...
AIDS (HIV) - natural childbirth or caesarean section
When we hear about HIV, we assume that this problem does not concern us. What is important is that our knowledge about this virus should be expanded and deepened all the time, but this is not the...
Is streptococcus in pregnancy dangerous for the baby?
Few women know that streptococcus especially in the third trimester of pregnancy can be dangerous for the baby.
