Pregnancy information

Modern perinatology makes it possible to make an accurate diagnosis at the very beginning of pregnancy. Invasive prenatal tests aim to determine with almost 100 per cent certainty, among other things, the karyotype of the baby and thus whether or not it has chromosomal defects. Find out what types of invasive tests there are and when they are performed.

Spa treatments are very popular these days. They are a form of relaxation and a way to spend time. Many women use spas before they become pregnant and wonder if it is safe to do so during the nine months they are expecting a baby. Find out which spa treatments are safe during pregnancy.

Obesity is a disease that affects an increasingly large part of the population. Even pregnant women are not spared. Both before and during pregnancy, obesity can lead to complications.

Ovarian cysts affect many women. Most of the time they are not associated with any symptoms and are discovered by chance during an ultrasound examination. The same applies to ovarian cysts during pregnancy. Although they need to be monitored, in most cases they do not affect the course of the pregnancy and birth. Find out what types of cysts there are.

Activated charcoal is a widely used product that can be bought at the pharmacy without a prescription. Many people take it when they suffer from diarrhoea. Is it safe to use during pregnancy?

Duphaston is a medicine containing a synthetic hormone similar to progesterone. Indications for its administration include painful periods, irregular cycles or endometriosis. In most cases, however, the drug is administered to maintain pregnancy when a woman's body does not produce enough progesterone and she is diagnosed with a miscarriage. Learn how Duphaston works and whether taking this medicine during pregnancy is completely safe for the expectant mother and the baby.