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Over the decades of her work as an obstetrician-gynecologist, Oksana Tkachenko has seen thousands of pregnant women. She knows everything about their fears, problems, and desires. After the full-scale invasion, Tkachenko stayed in Kyiv and gave birth in a basement under shelling at the famous Isida clinic in the capital. She now heads it. Ms. Oksana told Babel whether it is safe to plan a pregnancy when there is constant stress around, about the emotions of men during childbirth, and about the effects of alcohol and antidepressants on the child. She also gave advice on when it is easier to give birth. Yes, the recommended limits still exist. 00:00 — Teaser 01:36 — How nerves and stress affect pregnancy and the child 05:06 — At what age is it better to give birth for the first time 10:15 — About screenings and their errors 15:35 — Panorama analysis 23:55 — How the approach to pregnancy differs in Ukraine and the EU 31:27 — About cesarean section and why it cannot be done on demand 37:26 — Anxiety during pregnancy and psychotherapy during pregnancy 40:17 — Depression during pregnancy and after childbirth. Can I take antidepressants 42:03 — Partner childbirth and the role of men in it 45:57 — Can I drink alcohol during pregnancy 47:33 — How approaches and rules regarding pregnant women and childbirth have changed 50:39 — How much does pregnancy and childbirth monitoring cost in private clinics ___________________________________________________ Support "Babel" / @babelua / babel_ua Follow us on social media: https://t.me/babel / babeluaofficial / thebabelua / babelcomua / babel.ua 🙌🏻 Read us: In Ukrainian https://babel.ua/ In English https://babel.ua/en