Due to the war, the number of pathologies in pregnant women is increasing. Doctors advise monitoring fetal movement, blood pressure, and swelling for timely detection of danger.
Ukrainian hospitals are adapting to the realities of war: enemy attacks and blackouts. But behind such adaptation lies colossal work and adherence to safety protocols.
Placenta accreta after a cesarean section no longer necessarily means a hysterectomy. Dozens of such complex operations are performed annually in Kyiv.
Chronic stress disrupts the hormonal cycle and reduces female fertility due to cortisol. During pregnancy, this creates risks of preeclampsia and premature birth.
Obstetrician-gynecologist Vasyl Beniuk explains whether an "excess of estrogens" poses a threat to women's health and what risks arise after a cesarean section.
Professor Dmytro Govseiev explained the potential threats of acute or chronic stress to a pregnant woman's body and the impact stress has on fetal development.
The leader of the "Sprotyv" (Resistance) movement reported a drunk driving incident and cemetery photos involving obstetrician Volodymyr Bilyi. The Perinatal Center called the medic's behavior unacceptable.
Ukraine's largest Perinatal Center has come under a barrage of criticism – is everything as it seems, and who might be behind the information attacks?.
In Ukraine, home births are not regulated, but hospitals are already offering alternative programs. Women have the opportunity to give birth in cozy conditions under medical supervision.
Cesarean section increases the risk of placenta accreta spectrum. The Kyiv Perinatal Center performs unique surgeries to preserve the organ.
Dmytro Govsieiev stated that there is a targeted attack amid a Kyiv City State Administration audit. He identifies the goal of the campaign as a change in the center's leadership to serve business interests.
The Medical Guarantee Program covers pregnancy support, tests, and childbirth with pain relief. Expectant mothers receive prenatal screening free of charge.
The director of the Kyiv Perinatal Center spoke about the competition for patients. Medical reform is forcing institutions to constantly improve the quality of service provision.
Dmytro Govsieiev emphasizes that a cesarean section is a vital method for saving the lives of mother and child, but it should not be viewed as a universal tool.
Doctor Dmytro Hovseiev notes that the risk of certain genetic anomalies does indeed increase with age. However, medicine has now advanced significantly.
Dmytro Govseiev spoke about the merger of medical institutions and funding from the NHSU. The head explained the cost of services and the specifics of operating during wartime.
