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Gene Mutations Offer Clues to Common Complication of Pregnancy by HealthFinder Posted Tue 22 Mar 2011 1:00pm healthnewslink DNA variants suggest new targets against preeclampsia, a dangerous rise in blood pressure. ... Read on »

Thyroid Disorders Tied to Complications in Pregnancy by Medline Plus Posted Wed 29 May 2013 2:00pm Up to 4 percent of pregnancies involve mothers with thyroid conditions, study authors say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Problems in Pregnancy , Premature Babies , Thyroid Diseases Read on »

Chocolate may reduce pregnancy complication risk by Angeline Patient Expert

Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 3:21pm Chocolate may reduce pregnancy complication risk Baby , Health , Pregnant SOURCE: Epidemiology, May 2008. There was a study done in New York, Reuters Health, which reports that indulging in chocolate during pregnancy could help ward off a serious complication known as preeclampsia. Chocolate, especially dark ... Read on »

Artificial/assisted reproduction & increased pregnancy complications? by AtYourCervix Patient Expert

Posted Fri 09 Mar 2012 1:46pm I have noticed that with IVF pregnancies, there seems to be an increased incidence of pregnancy/birth complications. Higher levels of preeclampsia, abnormal placentation (previa, abruption, severe IUGR in the baby), preterm labor, and higher rates of c-sections (perhaps due to the other complications of the pregnancy?). I wonder if studies have ... Read on »

Natural Remedies for Pregnancy Complications by Cascia T. Posted Fri 18 Jun 2010 4:40pm Pregnancy is the most exciting thing a woman can experience during her lifetime. You will experience many changes physically and emotionally. Pregnancy is divided into three stages or trimesters. ... Please visit the Healthy Moms for the complete article. Read on »

Higher Pregnancy Complications In Obese Women by Dr. Steven P. Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 08 Apr 2011 4:51pm A new study published this week in the Journal Human Reproduction found that obese pregnant women have a much higher chance of miscarriage or suffering from their child dying before the first birthday. Not too surprisingly, pre-eclampsia was the most common reason for these obesity-related deaths. Gestational diabetes increased as well. We k ... Read on »

Donor Eggs May Be Linked to Pregnancy Complication by Medline Plus Posted Thu 25 Nov 2010 12:34pm Thursday, November 25, 2010 By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who use donated eggs to get pregnant by in vitro fertilization (IVF) might be more at risk for a common but potentially dangerous pregnancy complication than women using traditional ... Read on »

Pregnancy Complications by Mary R. Posted Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:50am Countless aches, pains, and other physical changes pop up during pregnancy. Most of the time, they are no more than signs of normal pregnancy. But sometimes, physical symptoms can warn of a serious problem. Get educated so you can spot any changes that might be dangerous for you and your baby Common Complications * Gestational diabetes ... Read on »

Pregnancy Complications Not Cut by Omega-3s by Medline Plus Posted Wed 06 Jun 2012 12:24pm Despite evidence suggesting omega-3 fatty acids might help protect women from two serious pregnancy complications -- gestational diabetes and preeclampsia -- a new study found no significant differences in the rates of those problems among women who took fish oil pills and those who didn't. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dia ... Read on »

Smoking May Worsen Outcome of Pregnancy Complication by Medline Plus Posted Tue 27 Jul 2010 1:15pm Tuesday, July 27, 2010 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study suggests that smokers who develop preeclampsia during pregnancy are at particular risk of suffering the complications associated with the disorder -- including preterm delivery, low birth weight and stillbirth. ... Read on »