TORCH a threat to pregnancy
Among the TORCH pathogens, viral infections are predominant and have a significant impact on the health of both mother and foetus. The most serious consequences are early primary infections, which...
Supplementation in pregnancy
The vast majority of gynaecologists believe that supplementation during pregnancy is very important - vitamins, minerals and nutrients have a key impact on the development of the foetus. The...
What is tocophobia?
Tokophobia - although the name sounds complicated, it is a condition that affects many pregnant women. Tokophobia, or fear of childbirth, is a condition that is more common than one would think, and...
Does vaccinating a pregnant woman against H. pyloriV put her baby at risk?
During pregnancy, most vaccinations are simply not given. Sometimes, however, a patient may present for vaccination simply without knowing that she has been vaccinated - this may be the case, for...
Progesterone and the risk of preterm birth in twin pregnancy
Preterm birth is considered to be one of the main complications of twin pregnancy. This problem adversely affects the foetus in a number of different ways, so doctors are still looking for methods to...
Hypotrophy and hypertrophy as forms of abnormal fetal growth
During the Medical US check-up, some mothers-to-be will hear that their foetus is too small or too large compared to other foetuses at the same stage of pregnancy. The dynamics of intrauterine growth...
Possible complications in a multiple pregnancy
A twin pregnancy, not to mention a triplet or quadruplet pregnancy, is often a huge surprise for the mother-to-be. Pregnant women then wonder how they will cope after the birth, but their special...
Childbirth school - why sign up for classes?
Every pregnant woman, around the 22nd week of pregnancy, is informed by her doctor about the possibility of attending a birthing school. Whether reimbursed by the National Health Fund or privately...
What is Kuwada syndrome?
Pregnancy is an extraordinary time not only for the woman. Men, too, become emotionally involved in the course of the pregnancy, worrying about both the development of the baby and the health of the...
Hypothyroidism - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
The thyroid gland, a seemingly small organ located in the neck area, plays a huge role in the functioning of the whole organism. Thyroid problems often result in problems getting pregnant or...
Amniotic band syndrome
Amniotic band syndrome, also known as amniotic band syndrome is classified as a congenital defect, occurring in one in fifteen thousand babies born. Although the defect is relatively rare, it can -...
Diagnosis and treatment of ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy, commonly referred to as ectopic pregnancy, is the implantation of a fertilised egg outside the endometrium. Its incidence is 2% and continues to rise. Complications following...
Which blood tests during pregnancy?
Pregnancy is an exceptional time - the prospect of expecting a baby begins to overshadow the whole world. Caring for the developing baby, becomes paramount for us. It is therefore very important to...
Prenatal screening at 12 weeks' gestation - what Mum-to-be should know
Pregnancy is an extraordinary time in every woman's life - the wait for a baby, full of both moments of joy and moments of doubt, when mothers-to-be worry about the health of their unborn child....
Recurrent miscarriages and lining stem cell deficiencies
An increasing number of women are struggling with the problem of recurrent miscarriages. In around 50% of cases, their cause remains undetermined. A recent scientific study by British researchers...
Tests during pregnancy - which ones, when to do them?
From the moment of conception, the developing foetus needs up to nine months to adapt to living independently outside its mother's body. During this time, the health of the woman is of the utmost...
5 facts about establishing paternity in pregnancy
A paternity test during pregnancy gives parents-to-be the opportunity to resolve disputed paternity before the baby is even born. This is very important - especially for the little one who is about...
Early pregnancy - until when it lasts, symptoms, tests
This article covers news on the symptoms of early pregnancy, how long a pregnancy lasts, and how to determine the date of delivery. About two weeks after conception, a woman begins to suspect that...
How do I look after the health of my future baby? - or what action to take when planning a pregnancy
It is not the sex, hair colour or eye colour, but the health of the baby that is most important to parents. It is the health of the baby that keeps mothers-to-be and mothers-too-many awake at night....
Impact of pregnancy on the health of the HIV-positive patient
Among the many questions that HIV-positive patients can potentially ask themselves, there is more than just the question of the possible health of the baby. Pregnancy is an incredibly complicated...
