Urine test - abnormal result in pregnancy
Substantially abnormal result of a general urine sample carried out during pregnancy.
Placental pathology - impact on pregnancy and fetal development
Any abnormality of the placenta can have a very significant impact not only on the development of the foetus, but also on the course of pregnancy, delivery and the puerperium. This article is...
Overweight in pregnancy - when does it occur?
Excessive or rapid weight gain in a pregnant woman.
Childbirth school - why is it worth it?
This article outlines the benefits of attending birthing school classes. Discusses the recommended range of services that good birthing schools should represent. It identifies current trends in the...
Amniotic fluid - insufficient volume
Amniotic fluid volume less than 200 ml or total absence of amniotic fluid.
Increased abdominal circumference in pregnancy
Excessive abdominal circumference disproportionate to gestational age during pregnancy in the second and third trimester of pregnancy.
Premature discharge of amniotic fluid - how to proceed?
Rupture of the amniotic membranes and amniotic fluid draining before the due date.
Abnormal fetal movements - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Excessive, weakened or absent fetal movements in the second and third trimester of pregnancy.
PTG recommendations on ultrasound diagnostics in obstetrics
We present the recommendations of the Polish Gynaecological Society on the performance of ultrasound examinations in pregnant women.
Skin lesions in pregnancy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
All changes occurring on the skin, most commonly on the face and abdomen, of a pregnant woman related to pregnancy.
Hypertension in pregnancy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Hypertension in a pregnant woman is considered to be a blood pressure of more than 140/90 mmHg, which should be measured on both arms in a supine position after several minutes of rest. If the...
Varicose veins in pregnancy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Episodes of excessively distended veins due to malfunctioning or damaged venous valves.
Heartburn in pregnancy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
An unpleasant burning sensation in the lower chest sometimes combined with a bitter feeling in the mouth.
Swelling in pregnancy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Swelling of certain parts of the body, which can occur due to significant water retention in the body during pregnancy.
Fever in pregnancy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
The normal body temperature is about 36.6 degrees Celsius. If the body temperature rises to 37.6 - 38 degrees Celsius, we can already talk about fever, which is the body's natural defence mechanism....
Postpartum depression - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Postpartum depression is a syndrome of emotional problems related to the birth of a child, lasting more than two weeks. It is most often caused by hormonal changes in a woman's body after giving...
Ectopic pregnancy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
An ectopic pregnancy, or ectopic pregnancy, is the development of a fetus that occurs outside the mother's uterine cavity. The abnormality occurs as a result of the fertilised ovum implanting outside...
Vomiting in pregnancy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Nausea is defined as the subjective, unpleasant feeling associated with the awareness of impending vomiting. Vomiting, on the other hand, is the expulsion of the contents of the upper...
