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The Pressures of Pregnancy
Taking Blood Pressure Women are delaying parenthood until later and more women age 40 and over are having babies; chronic hypertension becomes more common as women get older. In addition,…
Can a Tiny Pill Help Prevent a Serious Pregnancy Complication?
Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Although there are risk factors that can predict the likelihood of developing preeclampsia during pregnancy, many women with…
Cesarean births increase risk for strokes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women who have a cesarean delivery appear to be more likely to suffer a stroke during the following year than women who give birth…