Maria Takunova - obstetrician-gynecologist, ultrasound doctor, breastfeeding consultant.
Expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" on medical issues.
Expert in such sections as " Love and Family ", " Children ", " Beauty and Health ".
Education
- Graduated from the Belarusian State Medical University with honors.
- During her student years, she was actively involved in scientific work, received a personal scholarship, and was nominated for the University Honor Board.
- Completed clinical residency training in obstetrics and gynecology.
- Primary specialization in ultrasound diagnostics based on the Belarusian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education.
- Advanced training courses in urogynecology at the Belarusian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education.
- Training in postpartum recovery methods from a doctor of restorative medicine (Ukraine).
- Courses for breastfeeding consultants based on WHO materials and the standards of the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA).
- Participation in practical training for breastfeeding consultants from the teacher of the WHO course, IBCLC Kondrashova T.E.
Practical and social activities
- Practical work as an obstetrician-gynecologist in a women's consultation and maternity hospital in Minsk.
- Work as a pediatric gynecologist in a clinic in Minsk.
- Head and lecturer of the Family Educational Center "Lira" since 2015.
- Invited expert on television.
- Numerous publications in print and online media.
- Regular speaker at informational and educational events for pregnant women.
- Creator of the project to support mothers after childbirth “Mama is born”, a semi-finalist of the SocialWeekend social projects competition.
