Preeclampsia

Could Chocolate Reduce Preeclampsia Risk?

Nibbling on that chocolate bar may help reduce your risk of developing preeclampsia.

Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia affects 6 to 8 percent of pregnant women in the US, 70 percent which are first-time pregnancies, according to the National ... Read More

Preeclampsia and Vitamin D Levels

Could low vitamin D levels lead to preeclampsia? Some researchers say yes.

Pregnancy After Preeclampsia

If you've experienced preeclampsia, you may be concerned about the onset of this serious disorder in subsequent pregnancies. Learn how to ... Read More

Pregnancy Foot Care: Your Top 5 Questions Answered

Foot swelling and pain are common in pregnancy. Find out what contributes to this second- and third-trimester symptom and how you can ... Read More

Pregnancy Swelling: Not So Swell

When pregnant, you obviously expect your stomach to get bigger. To see your feet and ankles increasing in size, however, might be a surprise. ... Read More

Vitamins C and E No Help in Preventing Preeclampsia

Taking vitamins was once thought to reduce a woman’s odds for developing preeclampsia and other conditions. But vitamins C and E in ... Read More

Q&A: I am concerned about protein in my urine at 34 weeks.

Q&A: I am worried about preeclampsia.

Q&A: I had a placental abruption and I am concerned about it happening again.

Q&A: I have concerns on the effects of gestational hypertension to me and my unborn baby.

Q&A: I'd like to know the signs for HELLP Syndrome.

Toxemia

Toxemia, sometimes called preeclampsia or pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), is an abnormal condition in pregnancy characterized by ... Read More

What Your Own Birth Says About Your Pregnancy

New research finds that women born early or small have a higher incidence of pregnancy complications

When Snoring Is Serious

A new study links sleep apnea with serious pregnancy complications.