Pregnancy
We can divide the preeclampsia symptoms and signs into those that present with a mild condition and those that come on with a severe one. Since preeclampsia mostly sets in during the second half of the pregnancy, you will see these symptoms setting in at that time...
Pregnancy
The pathophysiology and the causes of preeclampsia are poorly understood. We still do not know what causes it in a pregnant woman. Preeclampsia is defined as new onset of hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation in a previously non-hypertension and...
Pregnancy
Preeclampsia affects 5% to 10% of pregnancies worldwide. The rates, however, are lower in the United States at about 3% to 5% due to a more religious prenatal care program. You become a potential candidate if you harbor its risk factors. It is the most common...
Pregnancy
Preeclampsia is the most common complication that can develop during your pregnancy. A dangerous situation can arise from it and therefore, if detected, you should address it promptly. Even you can feel its presence from its symptoms. Certain warning signs will reveal...
Pregnancy
The guidelines mainly specify that a gestational diabetes woman, during pregnancy, must incorporate into her diet, the list of foods that balance out the restrictions of her diabetes condition and cater to the additional requirement of nutrients and calories needed...
Pregnancy
If you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) during pregnancy, your treatment and management will include regular follow-up with your obstetrician, your endocrinologist for your hyperglycemia, your dietician and your trained physiotherapist, all...
Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as glucose intolerance diagnosed first during pregnancy in an otherwise non-diabetic woman. Presently, it has become a highly prevalent metabolic disorder of pregnancy. With family histories of diabetes (a high-risk...
Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is glucose intolerance that a pregnant woman, previously non-diabetic, develops during her pregnancy. This results in high blood sugar levels during her pregnancy period, which can have certain undesirable effects. The complications...
Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes is diabetes that a previously non-diabetic woman develops during her pregnancy. It is characterized by high blood sugar levels. This condition is not very common occurring in 4% of all pregnancies. How will you know you have gestational diabetes?...
Pregnancy
Definition Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as any glucose intolerance, which appears and is first diagnosed during pregnancy in a woman who was previously never diabetic. It is diabetes seen only in pregnancy. It is, therefore, also called diabetes...
