Mamiqa guides are longer reads about what really changes during pregnancy and in pregnancy care: which tests are planned, what the results mean, how to read recommendations, when to see a doctor and how to organise everyday life. They do not replace an appointment — they are meant to make sure you know what to ask at one.
We write them differently from most pregnancy content online. Every guide lists its sources: World Health Organization publications, UK NICE guidelines, ACOG recommendations, US CDC materials, the organisational standards for perinatal care in force in Poland, and Cochrane reviews. A reader can therefore check where a given claim comes from — instead of taking it on faith.
The second principle is caution. In health writing it is easy to say something that sounds wise but is not true — for example that a symptom “always” means a disease, or that a particular supplement is “essential”. That is why we do not give drug dosages, we do not diagnose, we do not promise outcomes, and with every worrying signal we refer you to medical staff.
The third principle concerns advertising itself, because that is the topic our readers ask about most often: Mamiqa is free, and the development of the app and of this knowledge base is funded by non-personalized ads. We do not profile them on the basis of pregnancy information, we do not use an advertising identifier, and we do not show ads on medical tool screens or on content that has not passed medical review.
How we work on our content
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Authorship
Content is prepared by the Mamiqa editorial team, published by Zordon Intelligence sp. z o.o.. Every guide carries a publication date and a last-updated date — we do not hide when a text was written.
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Medical review
We publish material with clear information about its review status. Content without a completed review is not indexed by search engines and carries no ads — until it has been verified by a medically qualified person.
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Updates
We return to the guides when guidelines or the organisation of care in Poland change. With every change we update the last-updated date, so it is clear the text is not “forever”.
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Corrections
If you find a mistake, write to hello@mamiqa.online. We read every report and — if it is confirmed — we correct the content and note the change in the last-updated date.
All guides
12 articles in 5 categories. Every link leads to a full guide with a source list.
Tests and appointments (4)
- Mid-Pregnancy (Anomaly) Ultrasound — What It Checks and How to Prepare
The mid-trimester anomaly scan is the most detailed imaging test of pregnancy. We explain what it evaluates, how to prepare, how to read the report, and what the pathway looks like in the Polish healthcare system.
8 min read · medical review in progress
- Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) — how to prepare and what comes next
The OGTT is a screening test for gestational diabetes performed in the second trimester. We show what the test day looks like step by step, what to bring, how to read the laboratory report, and what the further care pathway looks like in Poland.
8 min read · medical review in progress
- Gestational diabetes — what the diagnosis means and what happens next
An abnormal test result between weeks 24 and 28 can come as a surprise, because gestational diabetes usually causes no symptoms. This guide explains why the test is done, what the care pathway looks like in the Polish system, and what to ask at your appointment.
9 min read · medical review in progress
- Prenatal tests in the first trimester — what, when and why
The first trimester is the window where prenatal screening yields the most information. We explain how screening differs from diagnostic testing, how to navigate the screening programme pathway, and what to ask once your result is on paper.
8 min read · medical review in progress
Symptoms and complaints (3)
- Your baby's movements — how to observe them and when to act
Your baby's movements are one of the few things you can observe every day, which is why they matter so much. We explain how to learn your baby's own pattern, why we don't give you any kick-count number here, and exactly what to do when activity changes.
7 min read · medical review in progress
- Hypertension in pregnancy and preeclampsia — symptoms to report
Blood pressure is measured at every visit for a reason: one reading means little, but the change over time tells your care team a lot. We calmly explain which symptoms to report, why readings from a home device are never interpreted on their own, and what the path from a phone call to the admission room looks like.
8 min read · medical review in progress
- Bleeding during pregnancy — what it may mean and what to do
Vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy is common, but "common" does not mean "to be ignored". We calmly explain how to describe what you are seeing, whom to call, what to say, and what to expect at the emergency department.
7 min read · medical review in progress
Nutrition and supplements (2)
- Supplements in pregnancy — what makes sense and what is just marketing
The pharmacy shelf can feel overwhelming in pregnancy. This guide brings order to which supplements have a well-established rationale, how to read the label, and what to ask your doctor or pharmacist before buying.
8 min read · medical review in progress
- Nutrition in pregnancy — what to eat, what to avoid and why
Instead of a list of bans and counting calories — rules you can actually keep: how to build a meal, which foods to reach for, and how to handle food safely, including raw meat, fish and dairy.
9 min read · medical review in progress
Birth and postpartum (2)
- Postpartum — what happens to your body and when to contact a doctor
The postpartum period is the time when your body returns to balance after pregnancy and birth — gradually, over weeks, and without a rigid schedule. This guide organizes what happens in the first hours, days, and weeks, what midwife home visits and the postpartum check-up look like in Poland, and when it is worth calling your care team instead of waiting for a scheduled appointment.
8 min read · medical review in progress
- Birth plan and hospital bag — a practical checklist without the myths
A birth plan is one sheet of paper with your preferences; a hospital bag is what you want within reach on delivery day. This guide gathers concrete lists: documents, clothes for you, the minimum for your baby, what your companion should pack, and how admission at the labor ward works. No myths about the perfect birth, no items you will never use.
8 min read · medical review in progress
Mental health (1)
- Mental health during pregnancy and after childbirth — when to seek help
Perinatal depression and postpartum anxiety are treatable conditions — not proof that you are failing at motherhood. This guide shows, step by step, how the path to help works in Poland, how to talk about how you feel with loved ones and medical staff, and how to recognise when support is needed right away.
8 min read · medical review in progress
Frequently asked questions
Do these guides replace a doctor’s appointment?
No. This is educational material that helps you understand what happens during pregnancy and what to ask at an appointment. We do not diagnose or treat. If you notice worrying symptoms, contact your doctor or midwife, and in a life-threatening situation call 112.
Where does the information in the guides come from?
From publicly available guidelines and scientific publications: WHO, NICE, ACOG, CDC, Cochrane and the Polish perinatal care standards. The source list is at the end of every guide, with links to the source documents.
Why are there no drug or supplement dosages here?
Because the right dose depends on your situation, your test results and the medications you take. That is the job of your attending physician. Our guides explain why a given test is done and what to ask — without instructing you what to take and in what amount.
How do I report a mistake in the content?
Write to hello@mamiqa.online with a link to the guide and a description of your concern. We check medical reports as a priority.
Looking for a specific week of pregnancy? The whole calendar — weeks 1 to 40 — is in the pregnancy course .