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Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia, a condition caused by high blood pressure and significant amounts of protein in the urine, can be life-threatening if it goes unmanaged. Here you'll learn about the symptoms, treatments, and prevention of Preeclampsia.
8 Celebrities Who Have Survived Preeclampsia
Pregnancy complications can happen to any mom-to-be -- and celebrities are no exception. Check out this list of celeb mamas who experienced one of the most common: preeclampsia.
Preventing Preeclampsia
Dr. Elizabeth Pryor answers the question, How can I keep from having this frightening problem again?
Checklist: Signs and Symptoms of Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia, or pregnancy-induced hypertension, occurs in five to 10 percent of pregnancies, and is diagnosed after the 20th week of pregnancy. Here are some warning signs.
Early Detection: Gestational Diabetes and Preeclampsia
Gestational diabetes and preeclampsia are among two of the reasons why regular prenatal visits are so important.
4 High-Risk Pregnancy Conditions
How to have a healthy pregnancy and birth when you're diagnosed with complications like preterm labor, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes or placenta previa.
Swelling During Pregnancy: When to Worry
Swelling is a common side effect of pregnancy as your due date gets closer. Learn how to get relief and when you need to call a doctor.
The Long-Lasting Health Effects of Preeclampsia
Surprisingly, this pregnancy condition can affect your health even after you've given birth.
Your Preeclampsia Risks, Explained
Could you be in danger of developing preeclampsia? We asked experts how you can determine your risk for this serious pregnancy condition.
Kim Kardashian West Wants to Go for Baby #3, But Should She?
Despite having two high-risk pregnancies in her past, Kim Kardashian West may try for a third child.
Diagnosed With Preeclampsia: What Now?
Getting a diagnosis of preeclampsia can be scary for a mom-to-be. Find out what you need to know if it happens to you.
Preeclampsia
Nearly 10 percent of expecting moms develop preeclampsia late in their third trimester. Find out the symptoms of preeclampsia and how it's treated.
Could Your Preeclampsia Risk Be Predicted When You're 6 Weeks Pregnant?
A new test for a scary pregnancy complication usually diagnosed in the third trimester may help women identify their risk as early as six weeks into pregnancy.
Placental Abruption
Find out if you're at risk for placental abruption and what symptoms to look out for.
HELLP Syndrome: The Pregnancy Complication I Never Expected
When one mom was diagnosed with HELLP Syndrome, a variation of preeclampsia, it meant that her daughter needed to be delivered by emergency C-section at 32 weeks. Here's her story.
A Blood Test May Be Able to Predict Preeclampsia
The new test may help predict a pregnant woman's risk for preeclampsia much earlier than current methods.
Pregnancy Symptoms & Complaints: Preeclampsia
This condition is one of the most common complications of pregnancy, striking about 5 percent of all expectant mothers.
Beyond Preeclampsia: Other Blood Pressure Disorders You Need to Know About
High blood pressure can be a serious problem during (and even before!) pregnancy. What you need to know about pre-pregnancy and gestational hypertension.
When Getting the Gear Isn't a Given
The gift of essential baby items from the Good+ Foundation helped one family manage homelessness, high-risk pregnancies, and their child's special needs.
Preeclampsia: What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know
Learn the symptoms of this serious pregnancy complication, and find out how it's treated.