Cambridge lab grows 'mini-placentas' for pre-eclampsia study
Pre-eclampsia affects millions of women worldwide yet is little understood, say scientists. Source link
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Thousands of first time mums in pre-eclampsia study
Doctors in Cambridge hope to understand more about pre-eclampsia and other placental complications. Source link
Pregnancy Complication Ups Dementia Risk, Research Suggests
Aug. 16, 2022 – Women who have high blood pressure while pregnant are more likely to get dementia later in life, new research hints. High blood pressure disorders of pregnancy affect nearly 1 in 7 women in the United States. They are one of the leading causes of illness and death in mothers and babies. … Read more
U.S. Rate for a Dangerous Pregnancy Complication Doubled in 12 Years
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Rates of dangerous high blood pressure problems during pregnancy more than doubled in the United States between 2007 and 2019, a new study finds. “The increase in pregnancy complications is alarming because these adverse pregnancy outcomes — … Read more
Pregnant women to receive life-saving pre-eclampsia check
The test gives an early warning of a condition that can be fatal for the mother and baby, new guidelines say. Source link