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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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Preeclampsia

 

Pregnancy is a time of enormous changes in a woman’s life. Hormonal changes, body changes, and changes in ability are all normal and will fluctuate significantly from the moment of conception until months after giving birth. While some transformations are just a part of pregnancy, certain changes are considered abnormal and need specific monitoring. Preeclampsia …

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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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