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High blood pressure in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 24/02/2012 17:12:08
Your blood pressure will naturally fluctuate in pregnancy but changes aren’t always something to worry about and high blood pressure doesn’t always mean pre-eclampsia
’s useless to compare it against anyone else. Generally, your midwife will only be concerned if it seems extremely high but you may need a few readings to confirm it’s not a false alarm.Is all high blood pressure a sign of pre-eclampsia?No. High blood
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Aspirin OK in pregnancy if high risk of pre-eclampsia
By Kimberley Smith on 25/08/2010 14:20:22
NICE guidelines allow low dose of aspirin for pregnant women with high blood pressure
Taking aspirin while pregnant can help combat pre-eclampsia and high blood pressure. However, new guidelines advise aspirin should only be taken in pregnancy when there is a high risk of pre-eclampsia. In other words, mums-to-be shouldn’t take
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Pre-eclampsia could soon be predicted by early test
By Kimberley Smith on 14/09/2010 13:06:00
Early diagnosis of high blood pressure in pregnancy could save the lives of thousands of women
form the base of an early test.Such a test would save the lives of thousands of women, particularly in the developing world, said Philip Baker, who led the study.“A high caliber predictive test would allow women who are identified as high-risk for pre
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Pregnancy urine test could predict pre-eclampsia
By Marina Nelson on 25/11/2010 11:46:30
Scientists have devised a test that could identify mums-to-be most likely to develop high blood pressure
An analysis of protein in the urine of pregnant women could pinpoint those that could develop pre-eclampsia, reports The Telegraph.The study looked at the urine samples of 145 women 20 weeks into pregnancy and found that five key proteins in the urine predicted pre-eclampsia with...
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Good sleep in early pregnancy linked to healthy birth
By Kimberley Smith on 01/10/2010 16:30:25
Pregnant women who don’t sleep well in their first and second trimester found to be at more risk of high blood pressure and birth complications
hours or less per might.The mums-to-be then had their blood pressure tested in the third trimester. After making adjustments for age, race and pre-pregnancy health and weight, the average blood pressure was higher for short sleepers. For those who
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Pre-eclampsia - staying alert
By ThinkBaby on 13/02/2012 02:01:46
Detection and treatment are the keys to reining-in the risks from this pregnancy illness
Pre-eclampsia, or toxemia, is a blood pressure condition that only occurs during pregnancy or very soon after birth. It almost always begins after week 20 and more often after week 30. Its main characteristics are high blood pressure and protein
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Vitamin supplements and pre-eclampsia
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/03/2006 13:16:11
Tommy's, the baby charity, has released a new study suggesting higher doses of vitamins C and E can increase the risk of pre-eclampsia.
and as many as a thousand babies. It is a form of hypertension (high blood pressure) which is brought on by pregnancy. Although doctors do not know exactly what causes the condition, research and experience has led to improved monitoring of all women during
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Chocolate could halve risk of pre-eclampsia
By Kimberley Smith on 09/07/2010 14:55:09
Mums-to-be who eat chocolate three times a week could be cutting their risk of pre-eclampsia, a major cause of premature birth
they enjoyed chocolate-based treats.Pre-eclampsia increases blood pressure, reducing the transfer of oxygen and nutrients to your baby, which can result in premature birth, often by caesarean.Researchers aid that high rates of chocolate eating were found
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Plus-size pregnancy
By Anna Lewis on 16/02/2012 10:45:55
How your weight could affect you and your baby
/glucose in the bloodstream. Gestational diabetes usually starts halfway through pregnancy.Get more information on gestational diabetes Gestational hypertension (high blood pressure)Gestational hypertension occurs in approximately 8-10% of pregnancies, but is more likely
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Placental Abruption
By Anna Lewis on 22/02/2012 16:38:36
Everything you need to know about one of the most common causes of miscarriage
/or use cocaine, and women who have had a caesarean birth previously. It’s also more common in women who have:Pre-eclampsiaWaters break earlyToo much amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios)Gestational hypertension or high blood pressureHow to tell if you have a
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