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Pregnancy-related high blood pressure, diabetes linked to la...

Most of the changes that come with pregnancy—growing a belly “bump,” being tired, mood swings, cravings for particular foods, and the like—are normal, temporary, and harmless. Two other changes, pregnancy-related h [...]

Posted On : Feb, 23 2012 | Comments : 0

Pregnancy complications may raise heart disease risk in late...

Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Women who experienced complications during pregnancy, like high blood pressure-related disorders or diabetes, may have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease later in life, say researchers. "We wante [...]

Posted On : Feb, 18 2012 | Comments : 0

A mighty heart Woman never regretted her decision to carry c...

This is another in a series of stories on local people who made news in 2011. It was a year wrought with emotion for Marengo resident Amanda Schulten, who chose life for her conjoined twins during her pregnancy despite the enormous odds a [...]

Posted On : Jan, 02 2012 | Comments : 0

Pregnancy good for your heart - study

In a new study from a single California community, women who had been pregnant at least four times were less likely to die from cardiovascular disease than those who'd never been expecting. Researchers said that could be due to the pr [...]

Posted On : Dec, 05 2011 | Comments : 0

Smoking during pregnancy may cause heart defects in infants

Children born to pregnant women who have been smoking in the first three months of their pregnancy may suffer from heart defects, a study has found. The study conducted by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has [...]

Posted On : Mar, 04 2011 | Comments : 0

High blood pressure during pregnancy puts women at risk for ...

Women who are diagnosed with preeclampsia, pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, or diabetes during pregnancy are now considered at risk for heart attack or stroke going forward. That's according to newly updated guidelines from the [...]

Posted On : Feb, 16 2011 | Comments : 0

Miscarriage link to risk of heart attack

Every miscarriage raises the risk of a woman having a heart attack, the research out today indicates. Almost a quarter of the more than 11,500 women taking part in the study had suffered at least one miscarriage. Of those 2,876 women, 69 [...]

Posted On : Dec, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

Heartburn drugs not linked to birth defects in pregnant wome...

Consumption of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), a class of heartburn drugs, by women during pregnancy does not elevate the risk of birth defects, according to a large scale Danish study. The list of PPIs include Prilosec (omeprazole), Prev [...]

Posted On : Nov, 27 2010 | Comments : 0

Heartburn medications appear safe in pregnancy

Heartburn in pregnancy is common, beginning as early as the first trimester. But doctors have worried that medications to treat the condition, called proton-pump inhibitors, may not be safe in pregnancy. A new study shows that the drugs, [...]

Posted On : Nov, 25 2010 | Comments : 0

Mom's Extra Pregnancy Pounds May Raise Child's Heart Risks

Children of women who gain too much weight during pregnancy tend to be more overweight and develop more risk factors for heart disease, new research indicates. The results of the study, which the researchers claim is the most detailed on [...]

Posted On : Jun, 08 2010 | Comments : 0

Excessive pregnancy weight gain linked to child’s heart ris...

Be very cautious of what you eat and how much you eat if you are pregnant. A new study cautions that excessive pregnancy weight gain may put your child at heart disease risk in later life.Findings of the study suggest that pregnant women [...]

Posted On : Jun, 05 2010 | Comments : 0

Pregnancy weight gain 'passes on heart risks'

Piling on the pounds in pregnancy could put your child at risk of heart disease in later life, claim researchers. They found women who put on the most weight had less heart-healthy children at the age of nine. These children were heavier [...]

Posted On : Jun, 03 2010 | Comments : 0

Obese mum, baby's heart hurt

WOMEN who are overweight or obese when they get pregnant are more likely to give birth to children with congenital heart defects, according to a US government study released on Thursday. The study, conducted by the US Centres for Disease C [...]

Posted On : Oct, 03 2009 | Comments : 0

Overweight mothers linked to infant heart defects

Women who are overweight or obese when they get pregnant are more likely to give birth to children with congenital heart defects, according to a U.S. government study released on Thursday. The study, conducted by the U.S. Centers for Diseas [...]