Ukrainian television presenter Solomiya Vitvitska has revealed details about her first pregnancy at age 46, confirming she gained under five kilograms as she approaches delivery.
The news anchor, who is currently in her 39th week of pregnancy, shared the updates during an interactive question and answer session with her followers on Instagram.
Addressing questions about her weight gain, Vitvitska explained that she had accumulated physical weight reserves prior to becoming pregnant, which resulted in her gaining no more than four to five kilograms throughout the gestational period.
She also clarified that this is her first child and that the pregnancy was conceived naturally without the assistance of in vitro fertilisation. Vitvitska noted that she had already addressed questions regarding IVF in previous interviews and social media posts.
Natural Conception and Delivery Medical Rules
In vitro fertilisation is a medical procedure where an egg is fertilised by sperm outside the body before being implanted in the uterus. Vitvitska reiterated that her pregnancy occurred naturally without medical interventions of that kind.
When asked when she expects to give birth, Vitvitska stated that delivery is expected within the coming days or weeks. She explained that doctors informed her that the maximum pregnancy duration is 42 weeks and a few days.
Under official directives from the Ministry of Health, pregnant women in Ukraine who reach that maximum timeline must be admitted to a hospital. Medical staff then determine whether to induce labor or perform a surgical operation, such as a caesarean section, rather than allowing the pregnancy to wait longer.
Maternity Preparation and Future Plans
Vitvitska is a prominent figure on Ukrainian television, best known as a broadcast journalist and news anchor for the national 1+1 TV network.
Regarding whether she plans to have more children in the future, Vitvitska admitted that she does not yet fully understand what caring for her firstborn will entail. Consequently, she declined to make any firm predictions about expanding her family further.
The presenter previously shared that she was already preparing her belongings and getting ready to travel to the maternity hospital as she reached her 39th week of pregnancy.
