Preeclampsia: Short-Term and Long-Term Effects
Not only do women have to worry about preeclampsia during pregnancy, the effects of increased blood pressure during pregnancy may last for years.
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Impact Of Obesity On Fertility And Pregnancy
Obesity increases pregnancy complications. The prevalence of obesity is currently rising in developed countries,
making pregravid overweight one of the most common high-risk obstetric
situations.
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Long-Term Health Associated with Pregnancy Health
According to the Society for Maternal-Fetal Health, the outcome of a woman's pregnancy may be a key indicator of her future health.
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High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy a Thing of the Past?
Preeclampsia is a life-threatening condition that only occurs during
pregnancy. Some of the more common side effects include protein in urine
and high blood pressure.
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Vitamin C Linked to Reduced Risk of Stroke
It's unclear at this time how vitamin C protects against stroke but it could help regulate blood pressure.
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Early Pregnancy Hypertension Increases Birth Defect Risk
A new research study published in the British Medical Journal, claims
women with high blood pressure during pregnancy are more likely to have
children with birth defects.
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Cardiovascular Disease Linked to Pregnancy Complications?
If you develop pregnancy-related hypertension or diabetes, you could be
at increased risk for cardiovascular disease later in life, according to
a new study published by Circulation, a Journal of the American Heart
Association publication.
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Methyldopa (Aldomet) During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about methyldopa and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Is it safe during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding?
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Preeclampsia: Levels of Natriuria and Calciuria
Researchers in Brazil recently published a study examining the effectiveness of natriuria testing compared to calciuria testing in patients with various hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
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Hypertension and Peripheral Artery Disease Risk
Researchers in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at the Mayo
Clinic recently published a study into the long-term effects of pregnancy hypertension on risk of peripheral artery disease.
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How Does Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Affect a Pregnant Woman?
There appears to be a higher rate of miscarriage, gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, and premature delivery in women with PCOS.
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Is Pregnancy Hypertension Linked to End Stage Renal Disease?
According to researchers who recently published a study in the Canadian
Medical Journal, there may be a connection between pregnancy
hypertension and end stage renal disease (ESRD).
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Antidepressants, Pregnancy, and High Blood Pressure
According to data collected in the Quebec Pregnancy Registry, there may be a link between antidepressant intake during pregnancy and hypertension or high blood pressure.
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Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension and Effects on Offspring Health
According to a new study published in the journal PLoS One, offspring born to mothers with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) in the first trimester were less likely to have health issues later in life.
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High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy and Stroke Risk
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the most common medical concern doctors see in their pregnant patients. As many as three percent of all pregnant women experience complications of hypertension.
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Gestational Hypertension Linked to Pregnancy Snoring
In 2009, researchers presented a preliminary study at the Associated Professional Sleep Societies meeting in Seattle, Washington regarding a possible connection between pregnancy-onset snoring and preeclampsia and gestational hypertension.
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Can Dessert Prevent Preeclampsia?
A favorite treat for many women is found to help prevent a dangerous pregnancy condition.
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Chronic Hypertension: Risk of Pregnancy Complications
Women who have chronic hypertension (high blood pressure) before pregnancy are at greater risk of pregnancy complications than women who are not hypertensive before or during pregnancy.
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