Pre-eclampsia in pregnancy - what is it?
Every pregnant woman has heard or read about pre-eclampsia, a condition that can put both mother and baby at risk. What is pre-eclampsia? What causes it? What are the main symptoms that should alarm...
Nutrients in the diet of an expectant mother
Awoman's dietary habits, especially in the period before a planned pregnancy as well as during pregnancy, is of crucial importance for the proper development of the foetus and the development of...
Duchess Kate's affliction - hyperemesis gravidarium
Hyperemesis gravidarium has been in the news because the wife of the British heir to the throne, Duchess Kate, is suffering from this condition. The condition is very rare and manifests itself in...
MR in the diagnosis of foetal malformations
Prenatal diagnosis is very important in the context of pregnancy control. Among other things, it makes it possible to detect one of the most common malformations of the foetus, namely congenital...
Sleep disorders in pregnant women and risk of preterm birth
The consequences of various sleep disorders (e.g. insomnia) on health in general are rather well known. Poor occupational functioning, impaired concentration or a constant feeling of fatigue are just...
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...
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....
DHTN in pregnant women
We are hearing more and more about DHTN acid . This substance is found in many products and, importantly, has very important functions in our body. DHTN-acid plays a special role in pregnant women....
TORCH infections - routes of transmission, prevention and consequences of infection
Pregnancy is a time when a woman should take special care of her health. This helps to ensure that the foetus has the ideal conditions for normal growth. Unfortunately, there are a number of factors...
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...
