U.S. Rate for a Dangerous Pregnancy Complication Doubled in 12 Years

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…
Read onRates of dangerous high blood pressure problems during pregnancy more than doubled in the United States between 2007 and 2019, a new study finds. “The…
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Read onExposure to potentially harmful chemicals is on the rise among pregnant women in the United States, a new study warns. “This is the first time…
Read onHigh blood pressure complications during pregnancy can be scary, but a new study warns they also significantly raise a woman’s risk for heart disease later…
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Read onThere’s good news for women with a mental health condition: Taking antidepressants early in pregnancy doesn’t increase a baby’s risk of having epilepsy or seizures,…
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