Diabetes in pregnancy: what’s the difference? If you are pregnant and living with diabetes, or you have been told you have gestational diabetes, you are not alone. Many people manage healthy pregnancies with the right plan and support. Blood sugar, blood pressure, weight changes, sleep, stress, and daily movement all affect how your body handles…
Studies suggest that about 10% of all pregnancies in the United States are complicated by high blood pressure. High blood pressure in pregnancy is a serious issue that can cause a number of complications for both mother and baby. This includes a condition known as preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a blood pressure disorder that can happen…
Preeclampsia is a condition that can generate risks for both mother and child in the later stages of pregnancy and the first few weeks after birth. Characterized as a progressive, high-blood-pressure condition during pregnancy, preeclampsia typically occurs after 20 weeks of gestation and up to 6 weeks after delivery. Symptoms of Preeclampsia Include: Sudden weight…
May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month and the right time to discuss this complication of pregnancy. While the vast majority of pregnant women will never experience it, preeclampsia does affect 5 to 8 percent of all pregnancies. It generally occurs after your 20th week of pregnancy and up until 6 weeks following delivery. While the exact…