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The risk of high blood pressure in pregnancy is rising—and the damage can be life-changing

A recent CDC analysis says that, between 2016 and 2024, the rate of high blood pressure among pregnant women rose by 73 ...

How severe illness during pregnancy sometimes alters neurodevelopment

Neurodevelopmental conditions, which include autism spectrum disorder, ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and ...

One type of pregnancy-related high blood pressure is becoming more common. A doctor explains

Gestational hypertension, a form of high blood pressure during pregnancy, has become substantially more common in the United ...
Medscape

Severe Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Recur in 15% of Women

A recent cohort study reported that about 15% of previously affected mothers had recurrent severe hypertensive disorders of ...
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That 'ants crawling' feeling in pregnancy can be restless leg syndrome—here's what may help

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a pregnancy symptom you might not know about. Here’s what causes it and what pregnant people ...

My teenage pregnancy shaped my life. Now my brand is stocked at Selfridges

When I was 17 and in my final year of school, I told my dad I was pregnant. He immediately smiled at me and said: “You’ll be ...

Folic acid for pregnancy: When to take it for maximum impact

Folic acid is necessary during pregnancy but even earlier for the health of your baby. Here is when you should take it for ...

5 exercises that can prevent (and relieve!) pregnancy pain

Hemorrhoids, leg cramps, sciatica — oh my! Alongside the joy of pregnancy often comes a parade of physical discomfort. Alleviate and prevent common aches with these exercises.