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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PCOS Increases Risk of Complications During Pregnancy
PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, affects up to 15-percent of the
female population. Women with the condition tend to have irregular
periods, fertility problems, weight gain and excessive facial hair
growth.
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Preconception Counseling May Spare Time, Heartbreak
A growing trend among couples in India hoping to start a family is
preconception counseling, which helps identify any underlying concerns
that may hinder conception or the birth of a healthy baby.
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Deaths from Pregnancy and Childbirth Cut in Half
The United Nations recently reported a significant change in the number of women dying during pregnancy and childbirth ' a nearly50-percent reduction in the last 20 years.
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Childbirth Simulator Takes Risk out of High-Risk Delivery
Researchers using an MRI scan and a computer program have developed a
way to predict if childbirth will be difficult or simple. According to
researchers, the assessment could prove especially useful in cases where
mothers are at high-risk for complications during childbirth.
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Rare Case of Acute Splenic Sequestration in Pregnancy
Researchers in Brazil recently stumbled on a rare event involving a pregnant woman with homozygous sickle cell anemia.
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Wait For Pregnancy for 12 Months After Bariatric Surgery
The impact of weight loss surgery on pregnancy is a relatively new topic
of research. According to a study published in The Obstetrician and
Gynaecologist, women should wait at least 12 months after having surgery
to minimize possible complications.
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Pregnancy in Women with Vasculitis
The study claims women diagnosed with vasculitis are more likely to have
complicated pregnancies. Vasculitis does not appear to affect male
fertility or health of the conceived offspring.
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Preeclampsia: A Battle Not a Condition
Researchers and doctors are constantly on the lookout for a definitive cause of preeclampsia. The condition is life-threatening and the only known cure is childbirth.
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Pregnancy and Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a condition that affects the immune
system. Possible complications of APS include growth restriction of the
fetus, thrombosis and preeclampsia.
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Soluble TRAIL Reduced in Patients with Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a potentially life-threatening pregnancy complication
that can lead to increased risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.
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Leptin Levels in Pregnancy and Treatment of Obese Women
Researchers from Queens Hospital and Whipps Cross University Hospital in
the United Kingdom recently published a question in the journal Medical Hypotheses. The question posed related to leptin levels, obesity and pregnancy management.
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Metaprolol During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about Metaprolol and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Is it safe during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding?
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Gestational Syphilis and Pregnancy Outcome
Researchers in Spain have recently completed a study into the effects of gestational syphilis on pregnancy and perinatal outcomes.
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Myo-Inositol Supplements to Prevent Gestational Diabetes
Pregnant women with a family history of type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing gestational diabetes.
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Incontinence in Aging Women Linked to Vaginal Delivery
Two decades after giving birth to one child by vaginal delivery, women
are facing incontinence problems at a rate three times that of women who
did not give birth vaginally, according to research by the Sahlgrenska
Academy in Sweden.
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Podocyturia and Proteinuria in Preeclampsia Patients
According to a new study published in Hypertension, a medical
journal, podocyturia is detectable in women who experience preeclampsia
before proteinuria. Authors from various departments at the Mayo Clinic
worked on the study concurrently.
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Preeclampsia May be Linked to Air Pollution
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that can lead to
hypertension, protein in urine and preterm delivery. The only cure for
the condition is delivery of the fetus. Researchers have been looking
for a definitive cause of preeclampsia for years.
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Does Depression During Pregnancy Cause Inflammation?
Researchers published a study in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research. The study focused on a possible link between maternal depression, inflammation and pregnancy complications.
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Predicting Recurrent Preeclampsia with Artery Doppler
A recent study published in the American Journal of Perinatology claims uterine artery Doppler can be used in the first trimester to predict the possibility of recurrent preeclampsia.
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Pregnant Women Want Money to Stop Smoking
According to a research study at John's Hopkins University ' pregnant women are willing to stop smoking if you pay them money along the way. The research study was completed at the Center for Addiction and Pregnancy with results that were quite positive.
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What is Intra-Amniotic Infection and Inflammation (IAI)?
IAI is an abbreviation for intra-amniotic infection or inflammation. The two conditions are different, but little information is available
to pregnant women about inflammation compared to infection.
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Maternal Weight Associated with Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Women who are overweight and obese during pregnancy are more apt to
need advanced medical care, according to a research study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
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Not Enough Vitamin D Linked to Poor Pregnancy Outcome
According to researchers from the University of Calgary, insufficient vitamin D intake during pregnancy may be associated with gestational diabetes, reduced fetal growth and increased risk of C-section.
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Pregnancy Complications and Schizophrenia Risk in Children
Pregnancy complications have been associated with increased risk of
schizophrenia in women, but researchers from the National Institute of
Health and Welfare in Helsinki, Finland recently studied the possible
mental impact on children.
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Pregnancy: Expect The Unexpected
The body will surely change, in ways predictable and not, but the
emotional aspects of pregnancy can be as mystifying as the mystery of
life itself. Here are the stories of three women who experienced the unexpected.
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Placenta Development and Pregnancy Complications
Scientists are a step closer to understanding how a healthy placenta develops and why some pregnancy complications occur.
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Methylergonovine During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about methylergonovine and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Is it safe to use during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding?
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Health Risks Associated with Living in Low-Income Rural Areas
Fighting stress during pregnancy poses health risks to the pregnant woman and fetus, according to clinical research. New research suggests low-income rural areas face an even deeper problem when it comes to stress and prenatal care.
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Smoking Ban Helps Reduce Risk of Pregnancy Complications
A report published in the Journal of Women's Health proves that banning smoking can have a positive impact on pregnancy. The result was a significant reduction in early birth risk.
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Animal Fat May be Linked to Gestational Diabetes
The National Institutes of Health and Harvard University have paired up for a study on the effects of animal fat consumption and gestational diabetes.
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Blood Thinners During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about LMW blood thinners (like Heparin) and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Are they safe during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding?
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Sickle Cell Disease, Fertility and Pregnancy
Women with sickle cell disease are more likely to have problems during pregnancy; these problems can affect both the pregnant woman and her unborn baby.
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Bed Rest as a Medical Intervention During Pregnancy
The signs and symptoms of premature labor are varied and may include
spotting and early contractions, and pregnancy with multiples.
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Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a condition unique to pregnant women. During pregnancy, the body becomes intolerant to glucose causing a temporary condition similar to mild forms type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
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C-Section Rates and Maternal BMI
Researchers from the University of Tennessee Medical Center published a study in the journal of the Tennessee Medical Association describing the impact of obesity on C-section rates.
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Food Restrictions May Not be Necessary During Childbirth
When labor begins, food restrictions are typically enforced to protect the mother from possible pregnancy complications and/or side effects if a C-section delivery is needed.
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Preeclampsia + Kidney Failure = Double Trouble?
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-related form of hypertension that occurs in fewer than 9 percent of all pregnancies worldwide. The ratio may seem small but the dangers to mother and child are quite serious.
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OB-GYN Group Urges Weight Loss Before Conception
One subject that many obstetricians and gynecologists (OB-GYNs) find uncomfortable is the issue of excess weight when a patient is having difficulties conceiving.
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Are Sports Safe During Pregnancy?
Exercise is a crucial part of a healthy pregnancy. However, while sports may have been an important part of your life prior to pregnancy, but not all sports are safe for pregnant women.
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After Delivery: Risk of Clots, Stroke, Heart Attack
All women are at higher risk of stroke than men and that risk is especially high during and months after pregnancy.
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Pregnancy Complications With Obese Mothers
Obesity is a growing epidemic thought to be the cause of various growing
health conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and premature
death.
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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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Heart Disease Not An Issue with Adequate Pregnancy Care
According to the registry, if women receive good prenatal care, counseling on their condition and adequate treatment, heart disease does not pose a threat to pregnancy outcome.
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An Ideal Pregnancy Weight Can Reduce Risk of Preterm Delivery
There is an 8-week window of opportunity during the second trimester to achieve ideal pregnancy weight and reduce the risk of preterm delivery.
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Abortion Increases Risk of Pregnancy Complications
Women who find themselves affected by an unwanted pregnancy have the choice to abort the fetus and end the pregnancy. Most abortions are completed before the 12th week of gestation and many women recover completely.
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Ulcerative Colitis Poses Bigger Pregnancy Risks Than Other IBDs
The recently published findings of a study on the IBD influence during pregnancy suggests it is beneficial to plan conception during a period of remission rather than when IBD is in an active stage.
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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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Developing Nations in Need of C-Section Training
According to a study completed by a leader at the Harvard Medical School, developing nations don't have the infrastructure and training needed to perform safe C-sections.
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Risk of Complications for First Time Moms Over Age 30
Conventional wisdom always held that pregnancy is a riskier for women over the age of 35. New research, published in the medical journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, suggests age-related risks actually begin as a woman leaves her 20s.
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