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Sex during pregnancy-what is worth knowing about it?

A common question from parents-to-be is whether sex during pregnancy is safe for the developing baby. The answer to this question is clear for uncomplicated singleton pregnancies. However, there are situations in which sex during pregnancy is prohibited. Find out what sex positions are recommended during pregnancy and whether intimate gels can be used.

Midwifery-what is worth knowing about it?

Postpartum in gynecology and obstetrics is called the first 6-8 weeks after the birth of a child. This is a time of change, both in Mom's life and in her body. Those formed during pregnancy are retreating, and the body is regenerating and slowly returning to the state it was in nine months ago. What should you know about puerperium and what complications it can bring?

Myths about cord blood preservation

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.

Cosmetics for pregnant women – how to safely care for the skin during pregnancy?

Pregnancy cosmetics help in the fight against stretch marks appearing on the thighs and abdomen. Dynamic hormonal fluctuations cause not only the figure, but also the skin of a woman to change drastically. Safe cosmetics during pregnancy help deal with its unsightly consequences.

Implantation of an embryo- symptoms and course

Implantation, or nesting of the embryo, is essential for the proper development of the pregnancy. Some women experience accompanying symptoms, but they do not appear in all mothers-to-be. If abnormal implantation occurs, the pregnancy is referred to as ectopic or ectopic. On which day of pregnancy does the implantation of the embryo in the uterine cavity take place?

Signs of impending childbirth

In the last weeks of pregnancy, labor can begin at almost any time. Every pregnant woman eagerly awaits signs of the onset of labor. Some of the symptoms appear even a few days earlier. See how to recognize impending labor.