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Activated charcoal in pregnancy

Activated charcoal is a widely available product that can be bought at the pharmacy without a prescription. Many people reach for it when diarrhea occurs. Is it safe to use it during pregnancy?

First period after childbirth

Many women wonder when their first postpartum period will appear and whether it will be similar to the pre-pregnancy period. However, it is impossible to answer these questions unequivocally. Find out whether postpartum ovulation always goes hand in hand with menstruation and whether breastfeeding is a good method of preventing another pregnancy.

Animals at home during pregnancy

Animals are present in numerous homes, and many people cannot imagine functioning without them. However, it is useful to know which animals may pose some risk to the pregnant woman, and which are perfectly safe. Is a newborn and an animal in the house a good combination?

Folic acid in pregnancy – why and how to take it

Folic acid in pregnancy is crucial for the development of the fetal nervous system. Few women know one should take folic acid before pregnancy because it facilitates conception. Unfortunately, the mother's body is unable to produce this vitamin on its own, so it must be supplemented.

Methods of relieving labor pain

Securing cord blood in subsequent pregnancies

A baby's cord blood can only be secured once in a lifetime. It is worth remembering this motto with each pregnancy and giving each individual child this unique gift. This is extremely important, because it is not known whether the future treatment will require its own stem cells or perhaps those taken from siblings, or perhaps both.

How much does it really cost to store cord blood?

At first, the cost of banking stem cells from a baby's cord blood may seem high. However, after carefully reading the offer and customizing it, it turns out that the price for safeguarding the health of a toddler is not at all as high as it might seem at first.

What does the midwife think about cord blood collection and storage?

We invite you to read a conversation about the collection and storage of cord blood with Natalia Barska, a midwife working at the T. M. S. Specialized Hospital. St. The event will be hosted by the Warsaw Family Foundation in Warsaw, who will talk about how the service of collecting and storing cord blood looks like from the perspective of medical personnel and share her experiences with the procedure.

When should vaccinations be done during pregnancy? What can you be vaccinated against?

Immunization during planning and pregnancy is a very important topic that should always be discussed by a gynecologist during a visit. Some vaccines are not given to pregnant women, others are even recommended. We will try to answer the most common questions that parents-to-be ask about vaccinations during pregnancy.