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Study: Women Diagnosed with Preeclampsia during Pregnancy Have Higher Risk of Postpartum Hypertension

By on 14 Jan, 2013 in Health

After any birth, most mothers will experience a slight increase in blood pressure. In most cases, it returns to normal on its own. However, in some cases, it doesn’t, and if this happens, it could turn into a life-threatening situation. According to a recent study from The Obstetrician and Gynecologist, the risk of this happening is highest for mothers that were diagnosed with preeclampsia during their pregnancy.

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Midwife Shortage in UK Creating Issues with Post and Prenatal Care

By on 18 Aug, 2012 in pregnancy

We often take for granted that the people we need the most will be there exactly when they’re needed. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case in the UK where midwives are concerned.

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Postnatal Depression Untreated in 35,000 UK Mothers

By on 06 Oct, 2011 in Parenting

Postnatal depression is a condition that many women develop after giving birth. Symptoms can develop anywhere from a few days to several months after birth and, unlike baby blues, postnatal condition does not fade over time. Symptoms can include a constant feeling of irritation, feelings of being ‘trapped,’ lack of motivation, lack of interest in [...]

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Tdap Should be Given During Pregnancy Says ACIP

By on 25 Jun, 2011 in Parenting, pregnancy

The Tdap immunization, short for tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis, is currently given immediately after pregnancy to women that have never received the vaccine or are in need of a booster. The ACIP says, however, that the vaccine should actually be given during the second or third trimester.

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