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Many factors affect the risk of tearing: the baby's weight, the position of the head, the speed of labour, the condition of the perineal tissues, as well as the mother's active participation in the birth and following the midwife's guidance. Tearing cannot be ruled out completely, but regular physical activity during pregnancy, weight-gain control, perineal massage from weeks 34–35 when there are no contraindications and careful management of the pushing stage help reduce the risk. The obstetrician also plays an important role: protecting the perineum, controlling the delivery of the head and timely guidance during pushing are part of preventing birth injuries. That said, no oils, creams or special positions can guarantee protection against tears.

No, it is impossible to plan the baby's sex. Sex is determined by a random combination of chromosomes at the moment of conception: the egg always carries an X chromosome, and the sperm an X or a Y. That is why no diets, calendar methods or special positions can reliably influence the sex of the future baby.

Most allergies can be managed safely during pregnancy with the right plan. Tell your doctor what triggers you react to — we will adjust medication and monitor you and the baby.

Occasional tightening is common, but frequent or painful tone needs attention. Rest, hydration and a timely check-up help — contact your doctor if it persists.

It is very important to enter pregnancy with normal hemoglobin and iron (ferritin) stores, because the need for iron rises significantly during pregnancy. Hemoglobin norms for pregnant women also differ from the norms outside pregnancy and depend on the gestational age. The examination plan, the need for treatment, the choice of medicine and its dosage are selected individually by the attending doctor based on the tests, the stage of pregnancy and the woman's overall condition.

It is a situation where the mother's blood is Rh-negative while the baby's may be Rh-positive. The mother's body can then recognise the baby's blood as foreign and start producing antibodies against it. To prevent this, a blood test for the Rh factor and antibodies is taken during pregnancy. If the mother is Rh-negative, the doctor monitors the tests throughout the pregnancy and, when necessary, administers a special anti-D immunoglobulin that protects against the appearance of antibodies. The same injection is given after birth if the baby is born Rh-positive. Thanks to this, prophylaxis today is very effective and in most cases completely prevents complications.

Natural birth after a cesarean section is possible, but the decision is always made strictly individually and only after assessing all the risks. Birth with a uterine scar is acceptable if there was one cesarean section in the history and at least 18–24 months have passed since the operation. It is also important that the current pregnancy proceeds without complications, the baby is of average expected weight and there are no other reasons for a repeat cesarean. We always take into account the reason for the previous cesarean section. Such births always proceed under constant monitoring, with readiness to quickly perform an emergency cesarean section if necessary. This is done for the safety of mother and baby.