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3 Ways to Help Prevent Hypertensive Pregnancy

 

While pregnancy can be a wonderful and exciting time in a woman’s life, there can be certain health conditions that can create life-threatening complications. A medical condition known as preeclampsia is a type of hypertension, or high blood pressure, that can occur typically after 20 weeks of pregnancy. While treatable, this health condition can cause …

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May Is National High Blood Pressure Education Month

 

In the United States, the month of May is a time to reflect and educate ourselves about the hazards of high blood pressure. The Center for Disease Control (CDC), a government health organization sponsored this month to raise awareness about the impact of high blood pressure on health. If you’re pregnant, being aware of the …

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Preeclampsia And Your Heart During Pregnancy

 

February is set aside by the American Heart Association as American Heart Month. The month is used to raise awareness about heart disease and how people can prevent it in their home and community. Preeclampsia is a disorder related to your heart. It is is a high-blood pressure disorder unique to pregnant women. According to …

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National Wear Red Day – February 2, 2018

 

It’s National Wear Red Day on February 2 of this year according to the American Heart Association. The purpose of this day is to help raise awareness concerning cardiovascular disease and to help save lives. The entire month of February is considered American Heart month, so we will be focusing on your heart this month …

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