A5039680563- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Social Issues in Poland
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Polish Legal and Social Issues
- Labour Market and Migration
- Global Health Care Issues
- Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Family Support in Illness
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Consumer Behavior and Market Dynamics
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Polish Law and Legal System
- Health, Work, and Social Studies in Poland
- Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Erythrocyte Function and Pathophysiology
Postgraduate School of Molecular Medicine
2019-2025
Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education
2025
Centrum Medyczne Kształcenia Podyplomowego
1970-2020
Weatherford College
2020
Medical University of Warsaw
2016-2019
University of Warsaw
2006
Wroclaw Medical University
1987-1989
Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
1982-1984
Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences
1977
The article presents a protocol of cross-sectional study mental health pregnant women in relation to the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic. primary aim is compare differences anxiety and depression scores between countries affected by COVID-19 secondary assess demographic, economic, social aspects affecting maternal among worldwide time Finally, we will be able perception different pandemic (social distancing, restrictions related delivery) according epidemic status (number infected...
Abstract Background Abuse against women in labor starts with subtle forms of discrimination that can turn into overt violence. Therefore it is crucial to work towards prevention and elimination disrespect ill-treatment medical facility perinatal care which staff allows such abuse. The aim the study was analyze experiences related care. Special emphasis put on had traits indicating disrespectful offensive during childbirth facilities providing Methods This a cross-sectional survey. A...
High numbers of women experience a traumatic birth, which can lead to childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) onset, and negative pervasive impacts for women, infants, families. Policies, suitable service provision, training are needed identify treat psychological morbidity following birth experience, but currently there is little insight into whether what provided in different contexts. The aim this knowledge mapping exercise was map policy, provision European...
<title>Abstract</title> Overweight and obesity are significant public health concerns, affecting pregnant women potentially leading to numerous complications for both maternal neonatal health. The aim of this study is estimate how pre-pregnancy overweight obesity, as well gestational weight gain, influence pregnancy outcomes in Poland. material consisted data from 2,878 aged 16–46 years hospitals Warsaw Krosno. analysis included on the course singleton pregnancies biological condition...
Assessing Fear of Birth Scale's (FOBS) psychometric properties in the perinatal period using multicountry data is a step toward effectively screen clinically significant fear childbirth (FOC) maternal healthcare settings. FOBS were analyzed women from Australia, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, and Portugal. FOBS' reliability, criterion (known group convergent), concurrent, predictive, clinical validity analyzed. was completed by 3431 pregnancy (n = 2984) or postpartum 447). Sociodemographic,...
Overweight and obesity are significant public health concerns, affecting pregnant women potentially leading to numerous complications for both maternal neonatal health. The aim of this study is estimate how pre-pregnancy overweight obesity, as well gestational weight gain, influence pregnancy outcomes in Poland. material consisted data from 2878 aged 16-46 years hospitals Warsaw Krosno. analysis included on the course singleton pregnancies biological condition newborns, correlated with Body...
Mitigation measures implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic led significant changes maternity care across Europe, including restrictions on companions during labor and birth. This cross-sectional study explores association between presence of a companion choice positive perception birth experience. Additionally, it health professionals' attention, assistance, availability We utilized structured, validated online questionnaire, available 25 languages, assess quality maternal from...
Extended breastfeeding is rare in Poland, and lack of acceptance understanding often evident public opinion. The ability to provide reliable information about beyond infancy depends on health professionals' levels knowledge attitudes. They are considered by most parents Poland be authorities the field child nutrition.To determine (1) level attitudes Polish professionals towards extended breastfeeding; (2) relationship between personal experience (3) twelve months infancy.A one-group...
Breastfeeding is a gold standard of feeding newborns and infants. Tandem breastfeeding (TBF) two children different ages at the same time. The knowledge about composition human milk in prolonged lactation still scarce. Milk from tandem women after weaning was examined. samples were collected 13 TBF mothers. A 24-h collection done. Analyses fat, protein, carbohydrate energy content performed using MIRIS. Sociodemographic characteristics mothers Higher fat content, value total protein...
The current COVID-19 pandemic put a burden on healthcare services around the globe and impacted many areas of care delivery, including maternity services. Prioritizing ringfenced community to keep women away from hospitals may be best strategic response ensure pregnant laboring receive optimal care. By analyzing structure in Poland their crisis, we show that while available model allows provide large share prenatal outside hospital settings, it no alternative births. In addition,...
After the outbreak of full-scale war in Ukraine, about 2 million people sought protection Poland. Providing high-quality care for migrants and refugees, especially times significant arrivals, can be particularly challenging.
Abstract Introduction Maternal‐neonatal healthcare services were severely disrupted during the COVID‐19 pandemic in even high‐income countries within World Health Organization (WHO) European Region. The objective of this study was to compare trends quality maternal and neonatal care (QMNC) Sweden Norway 12 other from WHO Region pandemic, identify domains for improvement. Material Methods This cross‐sectional included women giving birth Europe March 1, 2020 December 31, 2022. Women answered...
Abstract Background There is not enough data regarding practices and protocols on the dose of oxytocin administrated to women during labour. Empirical evidence indicates that compliance with guidelines improves quality healthcare reduces adverse effects. The study aimed evaluate provision for labour induction augmentation in two maternity units Poland. Methods article presents a prospective observational study. Data from 545 ( n = 545) labours was collected units. First, total (the amount...
The labor experience and satisfaction with childbirth are affected by the care provided (external factors) individual variables (internal factors). In this paper, we present a descriptive analysis that aims to indicate strongest correlates of birth among wide range indicators. study is prospective, cross-sectional, self-report survey. It includes experiences women giving in public private hospitals Poland. two main were care. consists three parts: data pre-processing initial analysis,...
Abstract Objective To explore the quality of maternal and newborn care (QMNC) during COVID‐19 pandemic by facility type among 16 European countries, comparing rates instrumental vaginal birth cesarean. Methods Women who gave in WHO Region from March 1, 2020, to February 7, 2022, answered a validated online questionnaire. Rates birth, cesarean, QMNC index were calculated for births public versus private facilities. Results Responses 25 206 participants analyzed. giving compared with...
The study aimed to identify the difference in communication needs of women giving birth and during early postpartum. An additional goal includes analysis experience through context a woman’s approach childbirth. is cross-sectional, self-report survey; 521 between 5 10 days after participated study. Women perceived information provided by medical staff as most helpful aspect verbal both labour Maintaining eye contact with was non-verbal communication. were more satisfied than maternity ward...
Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PGP) may persist or occur postpartum and negatively affects women's lives. There is uncertainty regarding the association between structures of bony pelvis, diastasis recti abdominis (DRA), processing, PGP to what extent these factors should be considered during physical therapy. This study aimed evaluate differences women with without shortly after delivery separation a pubic symphysis, DRA, catastrophizing.Women diagnosed 24 72 hours vaginal were...
Lethal fetal diagnosis defines severe developmental disorders that lead to the death of a fetus or newborn. Using semi-structured interviews, we explored experiences women in Poland who actively decided continue with pregnancy after diagnosis. We thematically analyzed data collected from 10 women. identified four themes: as an experience prenatal motherhood; child person; birth encounter and farewell; mother retrospect. This study was conducted while termination due irreversible abnormality...
There is uncertainty regarding the association between abdominal morphology, pelvic floor function, and psychological factors in women with postpartum girdle pain (PGP). The aim of this case-control study was to evaluate differences without persistent PGP diastasis recti, 6–24 weeks postpartum. Pelvic manometry, palpation examination muscles, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form, Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale—21, Pain Catastrophizing Scale were used. group...