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Does coughing during pregnancy harm the baby?

As a result of hormonal changes during pregnancy, moms-to-be are highly susceptible to infections. A symptom of infection, for example, is a persistent cough that, if left untreated, can develop into a serious upper respiratory tract disease. Treating cough in pregnancy is difficult due to limited therapeutic options.

Illness in pregnancy – the most common conditions of pregnant women

Illness during pregnancy always carries a very high risk for the fetus. Even ordinary infectious diseases in pregnancy caused by bacteria or viruses increase the risk of miscarriage. Any, even minor suspicion of illness in pregnancy must be reported immediately to the doctor in charge of the pregnancy.

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Prenatal testing in pregnancy – what do you need to know?

Prenatal testing is for pregnant women only. They are performed to rule out or diagnose fetal malformations even before termination. They are especially advisable if a woman has already given birth to a child with a disability or if there are diagnosed cases of genetically determined diseases in the family. We explain what prenatal tests really are, how they are carried out and whether they pose any risk to the baby or its mother.

Stages of pregnancy- how does the baby’s development proceed?

A physiological pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, or 280 days. It is divided into 3 stages-trimesters. Each is unique and characterized by different well-being of the mother-to-be and possible complications. Depending on the stage of pregnancy, the mandatory tests are also different. How does the baby develop in the subsequent trimesters and when is a pregnancy considered to be delivered?

What does perineal pain in pregnancy mean? How can it be dealt with?

Perineal pain in pregnancy occurs most often in the third trimester, close to the time of delivery. It is associated with the relaxation of ligaments under the influence of relaxin. Women usually feel it when walking or sitting for long periods of time. Perineal pain during pregnancy is worth mentioning to your gynecologist.

Ovarian pain at the beginning of pregnancy – causes, risks, prognosis

Stabbing ovarian pain during pregnancy not infrequently raises concerns about the health of both mom and baby. The ailment is characterized by a wide spectrum of causes: from physiological to conditions that threaten the maintenance of pregnancy. It is a good idea to inform your doctor about any worrisome symptom from the reproductive system.

Cervix in pregnancy. What should a mother-to-be know about her evolution?

The cervix in early pregnancy undergoes changes mainly in terms of accessibility to the external environment. After fertilization, its outlet is closed by the so-called "mouth". Mucus suppository, which protects the fetus from external factors. Such a condition in a normal pregnancy should persist until delivery.

Glucose load test in pregnancy. Testing, results, standards

Glucose in pregnancy is tested at least twice. The glucose load test in pregnancy is used to diagnose gestational diabetes - a dangerous disease for the health of the pregnant woman and baby. How to prepare for the test and perform the blood glucose test correctly?

Ectopic pregnancy – symptoms and course of ectopic pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy develops when the embryo nests not in the uterine cavity, but outside it - in the fallopian tube, ovary, abdominal cavity. This is not a common problem, but it breeds complications that threaten a woman's health and life. How to recognize ectopic pregnancy: what symptoms does it give? And what next - how is an ectopic pregnancy handled? We explain!