Polish Adaption of Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Questionnaire - Revised 2 (PRAQ-R2).

Aim: To create a Polish adaption of the Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Questionnaire - Revised 2 (PRAQ-R2), which is widely used abroad.

Methods: PRAQ-R2 was translated into Polish by independent bilingual speakers. Fortyeight pregnant women completed our survey containing the Polish version of PRAQ-R2, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale - Modified (HADS-M), and a short sociodemographic questionnaire.

Biological factors and consequences of pregnancy-related anxiety - What do we know so far?

This review aims to sum up the current knowledge about biological factors of pregnancy related anxiety (PrA) and the most common consequences for both mother and child, thereby identifying the most crucial concerns and suggesting the course of further research in this field. We pursued a literature review using PubMed. Scientists have shown a significant connection between prenatal anxiety and hormonal changes.

Stress level and general mental state in Polish pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic may contribute to mental state worsening. Mental health disorders in pregnancy are known to have adverse outcomes both for mothers and their children. It is the first study in Poland to investigate the impact of the pandemic on stress level and general mental state in pregnant women.

[Congenital Cytomegalovirus infection - still a relevant problem (based on own experience and literature)].

As far as infectious factors are concerned, Cytomegalovirus is considered one of the most common causes of progressive hearing impairment and neurological disorders among children. The increasing number of CMV infections creates the necessity of quick diagnosis and treatment that may reduce the consequences or even completely resolve the condition. It is essential that the diagnostic team consists of not only neonatologists but also obstetricians/perinatologists.