Surrogate Mothers Face Increased Risks of Hypertension, Bleeding and Preterm Birth: Study
More research is needed to understand why surrogate mothers face higher risks of pregnancy and birth related complications.
Tag Archives: Preeclampsia
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More U.S. Women Going Through Pregnancy Without Prenatal Care: CDC
Researchers warn that the rate of women receiving prenatal care in the U.S. is decreasing, which may be a consequence of the repeal of Roe v. Wade leaving many without critical access to doctors.
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Chronic Hypertension During Pregnancy Has Doubled in Recent Years: Study
Concerns about pregnancy side effects of prescription medications may be contributing to about 40% of pregnant women with hypertension not receiving drug treatments.
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Pregnancy Complications Lead to Higher Risk of Heart Problems in Children: Study
The researchers indicate the findings highlight the importance of screening and preventative care for gestational diabetes and pregnancy-related hypertension.
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Preeclampsia May Increase Risk of Blood Clots, Embolism During Pregnancy
1-in-25 pregnant women worldwide are impacted by preeclampsia, which is the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths.
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Task Force Calls for More Research into Effective Pregnancy Hypertension Screening
Researchers found no evidence alternative screening methods for pregnancy-related hypertension were better than the standards of care already put in place.
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FDA Approves of New Blood Test To Detect Preeclampsia in Pregnant Women
Researchers found the preeclampsia blood test can detect an imbalance in two key proteins, which helped predict which women may develop the dangerous condition within the following two weeks
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Maternal Deaths in Hospitals Are Declining, But Severe Birth Complications Are on the Rise: Study
Severe birth complications like respiratory distress and high blood pressure often worsen once new mothers leave the hospital, the findings indicate.
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U.S. Maternal Death Rates Increased Significantly in 2021, CDC Reports
Black women have the highest rates of maternal death in the U.S., with nearly 70 deaths out of every 100,000 live births.
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Pregnancy Hypertension Linked to Heart Disease Later in Life: Study
Preeclampsia and other pregnancy hypertension disorders are one of the leading causes of maternal and fetal death worldwide, and researchers warn that the conditions may also pose later heart risks for the mother.
