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Preeclampsia Symptoms Every Woman Should Know

Reading Time: 3 minutes 7 Preeclampsia Symptoms Every Pregnant Woman Should Know: Preeclampsia Symptoms By Preeclampsia Foundation. For expectant and new moms, it’s the unexpected that can quickly change the course of normal pregnancies. That’s why the Preeclampsia Foundation is dedicated to providing education about preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Preeclampsia is a serious disease related to high blood pressure. It can happen to any pregnant woman during the second half of her pregnancy. Even more, up to six weeks after delivery. Finding preeclampsia early is important for...

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Preeclampsia: Your Questions Answered

Reading Time: 3 minutes Preeclampsia Questions: Preeclampsia: Your Questions Answered By Preeclampsia Foundation What is preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a serious disorder related to high blood pressure. It can happen to any pregnant woman during the second half of her pregnancy or up to six weeks after delivery. How is preeclampsia diagnosed? Preeclampsia is diagnosed by the presence of high blood pressure and, usually, protein in the urine. This is why the mother’s blood pressure and urine are checked at every prenatal appointment. Who is at risk for preeclampsia? Preeclampsia...

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Early Labor Signs – What to Look Out For?

Reading Time: 2 minutes Early Labor Signs: Early Labor Signs – What to Look Out For? Is the baby coming? Am I in labor? The truth is, every labor story is different and a woman’s body will almost always give her the signals she needs to recognize that she is in the early stages of labor. For most pregnant women, the first of the three stages of labor is usually the longest. During this period, strong contractions help your cervix to thin and begin to open. This is called...

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High Heart Rate Pregnancy – Know The Risks

Reading Time: 4 minutes High Heart Rate Pregnancy: The High Heart Rate Pregnancy – Know The Risks, By Sandy Charles, MD. High Heart Rate Pregnancy – Pregnancy is an amazing time in a woman’s life. There are many changes involving the heart and the circulatory system. That may occur to allow for the development of a healthy baby. Early in the first trimester, a woman’s body does three important things in order to create an adequate blood supply for the baby: 1) There is an increase in the total amount...

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Helping to Get Breastfeeding Off to a Good Start

Reading Time: 3 minutes Get Breastfeeding Off to a Good Start: Latch Helping to Get Breastfeeding Off to a Good Start: Latch, By Rita Brhel, Hastings, Nebraska (La Leche League USA). After years of supporting mothers at all stages of breastfeeding, I’ve learned that there are four key areas to focus on to get breastfeeding off to a good start: milk supply, latch, frequent access to the breast, and skin-to-skin contact. Let’s explore latch. Frequent breast milk removal is key to building a good milk supply, and so is a...

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Best Ways to Avoid Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Reading Time: 3 minutes Ways to Avoid Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Best Ways to Avoid Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, By Andre Short. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition where women experience high blood sugar levels during pregnancy, although they did not have this condition pre-pregnancy. According to a 2014 analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of gestational diabetes is as high as 9.2%. Those at risk for developing GDM are women who: Had a previous pregnancy with GDM Are overweight or obese Have a family history...

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Top 10 Pregnancy Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Reading Time: 3 minutes Pregnancy Symptoms Top 10 Pregnancy Symptoms You Should Never Ignore, By Dola Kaytee, Mom Coach. Pregnancy is well known for symptoms as nausea, back pain, and fatigue. Your body goes through major changes throughout these nine months, so it’s important to know what’s normal and what is not. While it is always safe to call your doctor about any symptom that concerns you, you need to keep in mind some symptoms that do require swift attention. At any time during your pregnancy, call your...

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Gestational Diabetes: Five Facts You Should Know!

Reading Time: 3 minutes Gestational Diabetes Gestational Diabetes: Five Facts You Should Know! By Dr. Angela Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after giving birth. It occurs when the body cannot cope with the extra demand for insulin production – a hormone that helps control blood sugar levels – to meet the extra needs in pregnancy. In this article, Dr. Angela, shares five facts every expectant mother should know about Gestational Diabetics. I decided to talk about gestational diabetes in today’s...

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“Trust Your Maternal Instincts” – Advice for Moms

Reading Time: 2 minutes “Trust Your Maternal Instincts” “Trust Your Maternal Instincts”: Preeclampsia Survivor Advises Moms. A first-time mom who survived severe preeclampsia is warning expectant mothers of the importance of trusting their own maternal instincts. 23-year-old Sadiyah Hassan had a very smooth pregnancy until her 30 week checkup appointment where her doctor said to her that she had gained 22lbs since her last visit. He advised Sadiyah to watch her calorie intake. On the 5th...

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Preeclampsia Symptoms Every Woman Should Know

Preeclampsia: Your Questions Answered

Early Labor Signs – What to Look Out For?

High Heart Rate Pregnancy – Know The Risks

Helping to Get Breastfeeding Off to a Good Start

Best Ways to Avoid Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Top 10 Pregnancy Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Gestational Diabetes: Five Facts You Should Know!

“Trust Your Maternal Instincts” – Advice for Moms

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