Breastfeeding myths - the prevalence among the population of Polish women.

Objectives: Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended until the child is six months of age. However, there are many myths about breastfeeding. The aim of our study was to assess the knowledge of Polish women about breastfeeding.

Good teaching practices for organizing and conducting clinical classes in obstetrics and gynaecology for medical undergraduate students at the English Division.

The Medical University of Warsaw is one of Poland's largest medical universities, currently enrolling nearly 10,000 students, including 608 international undergraduates.This manuscript aims to share our experience with a literature review on organizing and coordinating clinical classes for English Division undergraduate medical students at a single centre in a country where English is not an official language. We would like to highlight certain aspects that have proven highly beneficial in our educational efforts and offer universal advice applicable to clinical classes in any specialty.

The Obstetrician's Role in Pregnant Women's Decision-Making Process Regarding Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination.

Pregnant women are considered to be a population vulnerable to influenza and COVID-19 infections, and the latest guidelines consistently recommend that they receive influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among pregnant women in Poland to determine which factors have the greatest impact on their decision to vaccinate against influenza and COVID-19. A total of 515 pregnant women participated in the study.

Physical Activity during Preconception Impacts Some Maternal Outcomes-A Cross-Sectional Study on a Population of Polish Women.

Background: Physical activity is an element of a healthy lifestyle and is safe in most pregnancies. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of physical activity levels before and during pregnancy on pregnancy outcomes for both the mother and child.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on a population of Polish women.

Difficulties in the management of hypokalemia in a pregnant patient with Gitelman syndrome.

Gitelman syndrome (GS) is a rare renal disorder, and little is known about its impact on pregnancy. We report the successful outcome of pregnancy in a patient with GS that was managed with aggressive oral and intravenous potassium supplementation.

The attitude of Polish women planning pregnancy and/or having children towards vaccinations: a cross-sectional survey study.

Objectives: Infectious diseases in pregnant women can cause birth defects. Implementing appropriate prevention methods while planning pregnancy can help avoid some of them.

Material And Methods: A cross-sectional survey study was performed.

Pregnant Women's Knowledge of and Attitudes towards Influenza Vaccination during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland.

Pregnant women are more susceptible to influenza virus infections due to the immunological and physiological changes in the course of pregnancy. Vaccination during pregnancy is a safe and effective method for protecting both the mothers and the infants from influenza and its complications. This study was conducted in order to determine the knowledge and attitudes of Polish pregnant women towards influenza vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results of expectant management in singleton and twin pregnancies complicated by preterm premature rupture of membranes.

Objectives: This study aimed to examine whether expectant management in twin pregnancies with preterm premature rupture of membranes (pPROM) is as safe as in singleton pregnancies.

Material And Methods: It was a retrospective cohort study comparing pregnancy course and outcome in singleton (n = 299) and twin pregnancies (n = 49) complicated by preterm premature rupture of membranes. Analysed factors included maternal diseases, gestational age at premature rupture of membranes (PROM), management during hospitalization, latency periods between PROM and delivery, gestational age at delivery, neonatal management and outcome.

Vulvar cancer in a patient with long-lasting premalignant lesions in the genital area: easily overlooked and difficult to diagnose - a case report and literature review.

Vulvar intraepithelial lesions are a heterogenic group of diseases, which can be easily misdiagnosed. The case of a 61-year-old woman with a history of genital intraepithelial lesions and infection with HPV is presented. Her main complaint was vulvar pruritus.

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on reproductive intentions among the Polish population.

Objectives: The study was conducted in order to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the fertility intentions among the Polish population.

Material And Methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based online study was carried out among Polish adults in order to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the reproductive plans of the Polish society. A total of 984 participants correctly completed the survey.

Knowledge, opinions and attitudes of Polish women towards banking and donation of human breast milk.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to obtain information on the knowledge, opinions and attitudes of Polish women in terms of functioning of human milk banks, as well as the possibility to be a donor. Specific objectives included consideration of responses in the sociodemographic aspect and identification of factors influencing donation decisions.

Material And Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted, obtaining 871 responses.

Physical activity during pregnancy - the state of Polish women's knowledge.

Objectives: Regular and moderate physical activity during uncomplicated pregnancy has been considered beneficial for both the expectant mother and her unborn child. It reduces the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and preeclampsia. The aim of the study was to assess women's knowledge concerning specific aspects of physical activity during uncomplicated pregnancy.

Women's attitude towards umbilical cord blood banking in Poland.

Umbilical cord blood (UCB) is considered as a valuable potential source of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells. A process of collecting and storing UCB in the immediate period after the birth is called UCB banking. The study was conducted in order to determine women's knowledge, awareness, preferences and attitude towards UCB banking in Poland, considering the sociodemographic and obstetric factors.

Gestational weight gain and glycemic control in GDM patients with positive genital culture.

Objective: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is related to many complications of pregnancy. The aim of the study was the assessment of cervical colonization in GDM patients and its correlation with inappropriate glycaemic control and gestational weight gain (GWG).

Materials And Methods: The study included 483 women with GDM in a singleton pregnancy who delivered at term.

Risk factors for unsuccessful vaginal birth after caesarean at full dilatation.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the risk factors for caesarean sections in the second stage of labour after a previous caesarean section among women who underwent trial of labour (TOL).

Material And Methods: From a total of 639 women who experienced one caesarean section, 456 women were qualified for TOL. From this group, 105 women were subjected to a caesarean section in the first stage of labour and another 351 women reached the second stage of labour.

Comparison of maternal characteristics, pregnancy course, and neonatal outcome in preterm births with and without prelabor rupture of membranes.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate pregnancy outcome of patients with prelabor rupture of membranes receiving expectant management and giving birth prematurely in comparison to preterm births of patients with intact membranes.

Material And Methods: It was a retrospective cohort study comparing maternal and neonatal outcome in two groups of preterm births. The first group included 299 consecutive singleton preterm births complicated by prelabor rupture of membranes.

Does the status quo have to remain? The current legal issues of transsexualism in Poland.

Transsexual persons often undergo the process of transition, which is a long, multi-stage procedure. One of the stages, often final, is the lawful reassignment of sex, which is often perceived by transsexual individuals as more meaningful than the medical interventions. The aim of the study was to analyze the current legal situation of transsexual individuals in Poland.

Palliative treatment of intestinal obstruction in patients with gynecologic malignancies - single center experience.

Objectives: One of the common symptoms in patients with advanced gynecologic tumors is intestinal obstruction. Palliativemanagement may include pharmacological treatment, stenting as well as surgical removal of obstruction cause.Selection of appropriate treatment should be based on careful and individual assessment of advantages, disadvantagesand possible complications.

Pregnant surgeon - assessment of potential harm to the woman and her unborn child.

Although most countries developed regulations concerning pregnant women at work, they are not strictly adjusted forevery profession. In the European countries directives prevent pregnant women from working during night shifts, but apartfrom a vague paragraph about avoiding hazardous agents, there are no guidelines specific for pregnant surgeons. The aimof the study was to analyse the risks and consequences of working in the operating theatre during pregnancy.

Secondary cervical cancer prevention in routine prenatal care - coverage, results and lessons for the future.

Objectives: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer among women worldwide and one of the most common malignancies diagnosed in gravidas. Therefore, routine antenatal Pap smear is such an important examination. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of Pap smear performance during prenatal care and to determine possible factors affecting it.

Association between antenatal classes attendance and perceived fear and pain during labour.

Objectives: Antenatal classes are a common method of preparation for birth with proven efficiency in improving perinatal outcomes. Yet, their impact on fear perception during labour has not been identified. The aim of the study was to analyse whether preparation for labour by means of antenatal classes attendance could be associated with decrease in level of experienced fear and pain during birth.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) - do the number of fulfilled diagnostic criteria predict the perinatal outcome?

Objectives: The aim of the study was to check whether the number of fulfilled diagnostic criteria of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) had any association with patients' characteristics and pregnancy outcomes.

Material And Methods: A total of 756 women with single pregnancies and GDM who gave birth at the 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Medical University of Warsaw between 01.2013-12.

Evaluation of the amoxicillin concentrations in amniotic fluid, placenta, umbilical cord blood and maternal serum two hours after oral administration.

Objectives: Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic. Due to its low toxicity, it is commonly used in obstetrics. The objective of this study was to assess amoxicillin concentrations in amniotic fluid, umbilical blood, placenta and maternal serum two hours following oral administration among pregnant women at term and to assess obstetric and non-obstetric factors that might affect amoxicillin's penetration of these tissues.

New criteria for gestational diabetes mellitus - do they impact the outcome?

Objective: The aim of the study was to compare the perinatal outcome of pregnancies in mothers who were diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) with previous versus current Polish Gynecological Society (PTG) criteria.

Methods: 475 patients were divided into three groups. In group A, the patients only met the previous PTG criteria for a GDM diagnosis, i.

Evaluation of the amoxicillin concentrations in amniotic fluid, placenta, umbilical cord blood and maternal serum two hours after intravenous administration.

Objectives: The aims of this study were to evaluate amoxicillin concentrations in amniotic fluid, placenta, umbilical cord blood and maternal blood two hours after intravenous administration to assess obstetric and non-obstetric factors that could have influences on the penetration of the antibiotic into the examined tissues and to analyze the sensitivity to amoxicillin of the most common pathogens isolated from the genital tract.

Methods: A total of 35 full-term pregnant women who qualified for elective Caesarean delivery were included in the study. Amoxicillin at a dose of 1000 mg was administered prior to surgery.