• Gestational diabetes occurs when a woman who didn't have diabetes before pregnancy develops the condition during pregnancy. (nih.gov)
  • In gestational diabetes, hormonal changes from pregnancy cause the body to either not make enough insulin, or not use it normally. (nih.gov)
  • Managing gestational diabetes, by following a treatment plan outlined by a health care provider, is the best way to reduce or prevent problems associated with high blood sugar during pregnancy. (nih.gov)
  • Gestational diabetes is a condition characterized by high blood glucose levels during pregnancy, and hPL contributes to this by counteracting the effects of insulin. (proprofs.com)
  • The Glucose Tolerance Test is used to diagnose gestational diabetes, which is a condition where high blood sugar levels develop during pregnancy. (proprofs.com)
  • Gestational diabetes can increase the risk of complications, such as stillbirth, for both the mother and the baby. (proprofs.com)
  • They are hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm delivery, gestational diabetes , small-for-gestational-age (SGA) delivery, placental abruption (abruptio placentae), and pregnancy loss . (medscape.com)
  • Gestational diabetes is associated with an increase in the risk for CVD by 68% and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes after pregnancy by 10-fold. (medscape.com)
  • Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. (webmd.com)
  • Women with gestational diabetes may have healthy pregnancies and babies if they follow the treatment plan from their health-care provider. (webmd.com)
  • However, women with gestational diabetes are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure . (webmd.com)
  • Multiple pregnancies, which are more common as women are using more infertility treatments , increase the risk of premature labor, gestational diabetes, and pregnancy-induced high blood pressure . (webmd.com)
  • Common complications of pregnancy include anemia, gestational diabetes, infections, gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Gestational diabetes is when a woman, without a previous diagnosis of diabetes, develops high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
  • Gestational diabetes increases risk for further maternal and fetal complications such as development of pre-eclampsia, need for cesarean delivery, preterm delivery, polyhydramnios, macrosomia, shoulder dystocia, fetal hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, and admission into the neonatal intensive care unit. (wikipedia.org)
  • The increased risk is correlated with the how well the gestational diabetes is controlled during pregnancy with poor control associated with worsened outcomes. (wikipedia.org)
  • A multidisciplinary approach is used to treat gestational diabetes and involves monitoring of blood-glucose levels, nutritional and dietary modifications, lifestyle changes such as increasing physical activity, maternal weight management, and medication such as insulin. (wikipedia.org)
  • While a previous study documented a higher risk of gestational diabetes in women who used second generation antipsychotic medications during pregnancy (specifically olanzapine, clozapine and quetiapine), this study did not observe a higher risk of metabolic complications (gestational diabetes in the mother, macrosomia in the infant) in pregnancies exposed to antipsychotic medications. (womensmentalhealth.org)
  • Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with increased risk of pregnancy complications and adverse perinatal outcomes. (lu.se)
  • Also, be sure to get regular check ups during your pregnancy so that your doctor can watch for signs of common pregnancy complications like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or a low birth weight baby. (pregnancy-info.net)
  • I have also designed a number of interventions to reduce future risk of developing type 2 diabetes in women following a pregnancy complicated by gestational diabetes. (harvard.edu)
  • and gestational diabetes, which is a complication of pregnancy that affects approximately 10% of pregnant women globally. (bvsalud.org)
  • If neural tube defects occurred in a woman's previous pregnancy, increased antepartum fetal surveillance is required for the current pregnancy. (medscape.com)
  • While some complications improve or are fully resolved after pregnancy, some may lead to lasting effects, morbidity, or in the most severe cases, maternal or fetal mortality. (wikipedia.org)
  • The CDC, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine among others recommend vaccination in pregnancy. (eurekalert.org)
  • Labor and delivery complications during childbirth can include premature labor, fetal distress, failure to progress, cord prolapse, shoulder dystocia, and postpartum hemorrhage. (familyeducation.com)
  • If your BMI is below this, improving your nutritional status before you get pregnant would benefit you and your baby, as low BMI in pregnancy is associated with problems including poor fetal growth and premature delivery. (cff.org)
  • However, those with active LN were significantly more likely to experience pregnancy complications than those with inactive LN. Women with active LN had six times the odds of fetal loss and three times the odds of poor pregnancy outcomes compared to women without a history of LN. (lupus.org)
  • Additionally, Black women were more likely than white women to have a history of LN. Preterm birth, preeclampsia, and poor pregnancy outcomes, though not fetal loss, were more common among Black than White women. (lupus.org)
  • Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a condition in which a baby's growth slows or stops during pregnancy. (tommys.org)
  • Our primary outcome was the incidence of GDM, whereas secondary outcomes were oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and maternal and fetal complications. (bvsalud.org)
  • This research could help lower the high U.S. maternal death rate by enabling more precise identification of pregnant women at risk for thrombosis-related complications such as preeclampsia. (aacc.org)
  • Many of these deaths are caused by thrombosis-related complications such as preeclampsia, for which women are at higher risk if they have an underlying condition known as thrombophilia. (aacc.org)
  • To do this, they collected blood 3 months postpartum from 61 healthy women with an uncomplicated pregnancy and 197 women who experienced preeclampsia. (aacc.org)
  • If not controlled, it can lead to high blood pressure from preeclampsia and having a large infant, which increases the risk for cesarean delivery. (nih.gov)
  • Moderate and severe preeclampsia is associated with a more than twofold increase in the risk for CVD. (medscape.com)
  • If you have chronic kidney disease, you are at higher risk for complications such as preeclampsia, premature delivery, and caesarean delivery. (cff.org)
  • Preeclampsia occurs in 5 to 8 percent of all pregnancies. (healthline.com)
  • Rather than focusing on maternal weight gain during pregnancy, strategies are needed to optimize maternal weight before the start of pregnancy to improve pregnancy outcomes. (southampton.ac.uk)
  • Public Health England have published a suite of resources which can help in planning and preparation for pregnancy to improve outcomes for mothers and babies - major initiatives are needed to apply these throughout the health care system. (southampton.ac.uk)
  • Study author Dr. Xiaobin Wang added, "Twenty years ago, we showed that high levels of air pollution led to poor pregnancy outcomes, including premature births. (belmarrahealth.com)
  • Also, in newborns, maternal migraine was associated with an increased risk of a variety of adverse outcomes, including low birth weight, preterm birth, cesarean delivery, respiratory distress syndrome, and febrile seizures. (medbizpro.com)
  • A history of any of these adverse pregnancy outcomes should prompt "more vigorous primordial prevention of CVD risk factors and primary prevention of CVD," the writing group says. (medscape.com)
  • Adverse pregnancy outcomes can be a "powerful window" into CVD prevention "if women and their healthcare professionals harness the knowledge and use it for health improvement," said Parikh, associate professor of medicine in the Cardiovascular Division at the University of California San Francisco. (medscape.com)
  • For the scientific statement, the writing group reviewed the latest scientific literature on adverse pregnancy outcomes and CVD risk. (medscape.com)
  • The evidence in the literature linking adverse pregnancy outcomes to later CVD is "consistent over many years and confirmed in nearly every study we examined," Parikh said. (medscape.com)
  • The statement emphasizes the importance of recognizing these adverse pregnancy outcomes when evaluating CVD risk in women but notes that their value in reclassifying CVD risk may not be established. (medscape.com)
  • The statement highlights several opportunities to improve transition of care for women with adverse pregnancy outcomes and to implement strategies to reduce their long-term CVD risk. (medscape.com)
  • If a woman has had any of these adverse pregnancy outcomes, consider close blood pressure monitoring, type 2 diabetes and lipid screening, and more aggressive risk factor modification and CVD prevention recommendations," Parikh advised. (medscape.com)
  • Our data lends support to the prior AHA recommendation that these important adverse pregnancy outcomes should be 'risk enhancers' to guide consideration for statin therapy aimed at CVD prevention in women," Parikh added. (medscape.com)
  • COVID-19 infection in pregnant women is associated with increased risk of adverse outcomes compared to women who are not pregnant, according to a review published in JACC: Advances from the American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular Disease in Women Committee. (eurekalert.org)
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found pregnant women are at increased risk of adverse outcomes with COVID-19, including severe infection (10%), ICU admission (4%), mechanical ventilation (3%) and use of ECMO hemodynamic support (0.2%), compared with non-pregnant women of reproductive age. (eurekalert.org)
  • The National Institutes of Health will award up to $400,000 to individuals or groups who design an effective method for analyzing a large data set of first-time pregnancies and identifying risk factors for adverse outcomes, such as hypertensive disorders, diabetes and infection. (nih.gov)
  • Using computational analysis, data mining, artificial intelligence and other methods, winning entrants will need to devise ways for analyzing the vast store of participant data from the Nulliparous Pregnancy Outcomes Study: Monitoring Mothers-to-Be ( nuMoM2b ), a racially, ethnically and geographically diverse sample of people beginning in the sixth week of pregnancy and continuing through delivery. (nih.gov)
  • Without a prior pregnancy for comparison, it is difficult to identify risks for adverse pregnancy outcomes," said Maurice Davis, D.H.A., of the NICHD Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch, who is overseeing the challenge. (nih.gov)
  • It is difficult to estimate the effects of pregnancy complications on maternal and newborn outcomes because they encompass a broad range of conditions that vary in severity. (nih.gov)
  • Maternal and neonatal outcomes of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, a systematic review and meta-analysis. (cdc.gov)
  • Regarding immunological outcomes, the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy or postpartum was significantly reduced in 6820 vaccinated pregnant women compared to 17,010 unvaccinated pregnant women (OR = 0.25, CI = 0.13-0.48, P (cdc.gov)
  • NAFLD is a major risk factor for adverse outcomes in pregnancy and should be actively treated with weight loss strategies prior to conception. (bmj.com)
  • Obesity is one thing that factors into almost every health problem and we are seeing it play out in pregnancy outcomes as well and maternal health outcomes. (nbcdfw.com)
  • For this reason, women with CF who plan their pregnancies for a time when they are in the best health possible tend to have the most successful outcomes. (cff.org)
  • Researchers assessed data from 393 women with lupus in the United States and Canada, 37% of whom had a history of LN. Those with a history of LN had almost twice the odds of poor pregnancy outcomes compared to women without LN. (lupus.org)
  • More research to improve maternal health outcomes is needed. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Approximately two-thirds of all pregnancy-related deaths may be preventable, supporting the need for more research to improve maternal health outcomes. (medlineplus.gov)
  • An uncomplicated HCV infection typically will not have a significant effect on pregnancy. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Most people with hepatitis C have uneventful pregnancies with no complications as a result of the infection. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • If you know you have an infection, such as an STI, talk with your health care provider about it before you conceive to increase your chances of a healthy pregnancy. (nih.gov)
  • This increases the risk of complications and the chances of passing the infection on to another person. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Gonococcal arthritis is a rare complication of the sexually transmitted infection (STI) gonorrhea. (healthline.com)
  • Pregnant women appear to be at higher risk of complications from pandemic A/H1N1 infection. (cdc.gov)
  • In Taiwan, pregnant women are at increased risk of complicated pandemic A/H1N1 infection. (cdc.gov)
  • Additionally, pregnant patients who were of increased maternal age, high body mass index or had other pre-existing conditions such as chronic hypertension, pre-eclampsia and pre-existing diabetes, were at even higher risk for severe infection. (eurekalert.org)
  • Pregnant people need to know that they are increased risk of a severe COVID-19 infection, including ICU admissions, cardiac complications, need for critical care and death for the patient or fetus. (eurekalert.org)
  • The authors suggest management of cardiac complications in pregnant COVID-19 patients requires the creation of a "Pregnancy Heart Team" to optimize care, which may include providers comfortable with high-risk pregnancy, obstetric anesthesia, cardiology, critical care and neonatal care, depending on the nature of the complication, stage of pregnancy and severity of infection. (eurekalert.org)
  • A kidney infection during pregnancy can be dangerous for both mother and baby. (hepatitisfoundation.org)
  • Trends continue to reflect primarily increased screening, recognition of asymptomatic infection (mainly in women), and improved reporting capacity rather than true trends in disease incidence. (cdc.gov)
  • This is mainly due to increased detection of asymptomatic infection in women through screening. (cdc.gov)
  • This may confer protection against infection during pregnancy and the postpartum period. (cdc.gov)
  • Some studies have shown that infection with some forms of Burkholderia cepacia can lead to more problems during pregnancy. (cff.org)
  • An infection in the placenta or in the fetus can cause the end of the pregnancy. (healthline.com)
  • Most cases of FGR are caused by failure of the placenta but there are also other factors, including intrauterine infection and smoking in pregnancy . (tommys.org)
  • A mother's infection during pregnancy may cause problems that contribute to developing cerebral palsy in a growing fetus. (everydayhealth.com)
  • CDC's top priority for the Zika response is to protect pregnant women and their fetuses from the adverse effects of Zika virus infection in pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • CDC recently released its latest findings from the U.S. Zika Pregnancy Registry (USZPR) on Zika virus infection in pregnant women and infants, which highlight the importance of prevention and early care. (cdc.gov)
  • however, the full range of potential health problems that Zika virus infection during pregnancy may cause is not yet known. (cdc.gov)
  • Pneumonia can be life-threatening if left untreated, and pregnant women are more vulnerable to complications. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Cardiovascular complications include heart attack, arrythmias, heart failure and long-haul symptoms that may be difficult to distinguish from other cardiac complications of pregnancy and require the cardiovascular care team to be vigilant when assessing pregnant women with COVID-19. (eurekalert.org)
  • According to the authors, a reason for increased risk of cardiovascular complications is the low vaccination rate in pregnant women compared to other groups. (eurekalert.org)
  • Recognition of cardiovascular complication is hampered by failure to include pregnant women in clinical trials despite calls for inclusion of pregnant populations," Briller said. (eurekalert.org)
  • Routine screening of pregnant women is imperative to avoid pregnancy complications. (ispub.com)
  • Pregnant women with sickle cell trait may not have any complications. (chkd.org)
  • Pregnant women and their babies are at increased risk for influenza-related complications. (cdc.gov)
  • However, starting them later can still be beneficial, especially for patients who are at high risk for flu complications such as pregnant women. (cdc.gov)
  • Previous history with respiratory illness (like flu) suggests pregnant women may be at greater risk of complications like preterm labor. (rapidesregional.com)
  • During this COCA Call, clinicians will learn about the updated CDC interim guidance for caring for pregnant women with possible Zika virus exposure, and strategies for increasing access to contraceptive methods and services to minimize the number of pregnancies affected by Zika. (cdc.gov)
  • It highlights the importance of adopting a heart-healthy diet and increasing physical activity among women with any of these pregnancy-related complications starting right after childbirth and continuing across the life span to decrease CVD risk. (medscape.com)
  • Complications that occur primarily during childbirth are termed obstetric labor complications, and problems that occur primarily after childbirth are termed puerperal disorders. (wikipedia.org)
  • Severe complications of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium are present in 1.6% of mothers in the US, and in 1.5% of mothers in Canada. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies (CARE) Act will reduce the increasing rate of deaths among Black mothers resulting from pregnancy or childbirth. (theweeklychallenger.com)
  • Child brides often become pregnant during adolescence, when the risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth increases. (unicef.org)
  • A pregnancy is considered high-risk when there are potential complications that could affect the mother, the baby, or both. (webmd.com)
  • In this article, we'll discuss what a UTI is, the potential complications, whether spotting is a symptom, and how to help prevent UTIs. (hepatitisfoundation.org)
  • When you have cystic fibrosis, there are potential complications related to pregnancy. (cff.org)
  • It is important to be familiar with the symptoms of pneumonia during pregnancy and seek treatment immediately. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Sometimes pregnancy symptoms can be confusing, making you wonder whether you really are pregnant or not. (womens-health.co.uk)
  • And if your pregnancy symptoms seem really bad, then you may want to check to see if you're having twins or multiples. (womens-health.co.uk)
  • Complications of pregnancy can sometimes arise from abnormally severe presentations of symptoms and discomforts of pregnancy, which usually do not significantly interfere with activities of daily living or pose any significant threat to the health of the birthing person or fetus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Most often, nausea and vomiting symptoms during pregnancy resolve in the first trimester, however, some continue to experience symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Treatments for this condition focus on preventing harm to the fetus while improving symptoms and commonly include fluid replacement and consumption of small, frequent, bland meals. (wikipedia.org)
  • The management of cardiac complications and diagnosis in pregnant COVID-19 patients can be challenging given the overlap of COVID-19 symptoms, cardiovascular disease and pregnancy. (eurekalert.org)
  • Knowing some of the signs and symptoms of these pregnancy concerns can help ensure early diagnosis and treatment of these potentially harmful conditions. (pregnancy-info.net)
  • Increased male hormones suppress ovulation and contribute to other symptoms of PCOS. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • You can improve symptoms and long-term health problems by losing excess weight. (hse.ie)
  • When compared to non-pregnant symptomatic people, pregnant people with COVID-19 symptoms have double the increase of ICU admission and the need for being on a ventilator. (greatist.com)
  • Unfortunately, CHI has no symptoms and can only be diagnosed after pregnancy. (tommys.org)
  • This information is integral to guiding care in potential future pregnancies. (aacc.org)
  • This finding indicates that [women-specific reference ranges] should be used to interpret hemostatic variables in this group as false classification can have major consequences for future pregnancies and other prothrombotic situations throughout life. (aacc.org)
  • Women with previous CHI will have extra treatment and care in any future pregnancies to help prevent any problems. (tommys.org)
  • 1 Many of these infections can be prevented or treated with appropriate pre-pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum follow-up care. (nih.gov)
  • In a commentary in the journal Circulation , Eliza C. Miller, MD, assistant professor of neurology at Columbia University, notes that pregnancy and the postpartum period are a critical time window in a woman's life to identify CVD risk and improve a woman's health trajectory. (medscape.com)
  • The most common causes of maternal mortality are maternal bleeding, postpartum infections including sepsis, hypertensive diseases of pregnancy, obstructed labor, and unsafe abortion. (wikipedia.org)
  • and 3) developing pregnancy and postpartum interventions to improve women's chronic disease risk. (harvard.edu)
  • For this work, I published one of the first studies documenting a rapid decline in blood glucose control during the postpartum period in women with type 1 diabetes, despite excellent blood glucose control during pregnancy. (harvard.edu)
  • Pregnancy and coronavirus: Pregnancy and postpartum. (rapidesregional.com)
  • The neonatal intensive care units at the regional hospitals have been upgraded and two hundred of nurses and medical officers have been trained in view of improving neonatal care in the public health service. (who.int)
  • Unintended pregnancies account for 21.3% of neonatal HIV infections. (bvsalud.org)
  • A new study finds that consanguinity - unions between close relatives - may increase the risk of common diseases such as type 2 diabetes and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). (medbizpro.com)
  • GDM often reoccurs and is associated with increased risk of subsequent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (T2D). (lu.se)
  • In collaboration with the Joslin Diabetes Center and Brigham and Women's Hospital, I work on identifying reproductive risk factors of subsequent development of type 2 diabetes and its complications. (harvard.edu)
  • Pregnancy complications in mothers and their infants occurred in 34 per cent of women with a normal weight and in more than 60 per cent of women with severe obesity at the start of their pregnancy. (southampton.ac.uk)
  • Of all women with very severe obesity and a high amount of gestational weight gain, over 90 per cent experienced pregnancy complications. (southampton.ac.uk)
  • Pneumonia is a severe illness and can cause dangerous complications for both the woman and baby if left untreated. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • For example, morning sickness is a fairly common mild symptom of pregnancy that generally resolves in the second trimester, but hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of this symptom that sometimes requires medical intervention to prevent electrolyte imbalances from severe vomiting. (wikipedia.org)
  • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is associated with increased pregnancy complications. (cdc.gov)
  • They include severe pregnancy complications and long-term fertility issues. (opednews.com)
  • These complications can range from mild to severe, including general health concerns as well as those specific to pregnancy, and may result in pregnancy loss. (pregnancy-info.net)
  • Pregnant people (and those recently pregnant) who have COVID-19 are at an increased risk of severe illness and death. (greatist.com)
  • Severe or untreated jaundice , when the liver does not break down old red blood cells as it should, can also increase the likelihood of cerebral palsy. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Women who will be under age 17 or over age 35 when their baby is due are at greater risk of complications than those between their late teens and early 30s. (webmd.com)
  • To calculate female-specific reference ranges, the researchers measured the levels of 10 major clotting and anti-clotting factors in blood collected from 55 healthy women 6 months after an uncomplicated pregnancy. (aacc.org)
  • This shows that female-specific reference ranges could significantly improve maternal care by enabling healthcare providers to better target treatment and allocate resources for women who are truly at risk for recurring thrombosis-related pregnancy complications. (aacc.org)
  • Women planning to become pregnant should avoid all alcohol consumption, smoking, and use of illegal drugs (eg, cocaine) before and during the pregnancy, because these activities may have serious deleterious effects on the fetus. (medscape.com)
  • Some women experience health problems during pregnancy. (nih.gov)
  • Even women who were healthy before getting pregnant can experience complications. (nih.gov)
  • Women who have high blood pressure before they get pregnant will continue to have to monitor and control it, with medications if necessary, throughout their pregnancy. (nih.gov)
  • In a study of women in Denmark with and without migraines who became pregnant, migraines were associated with an increased risk of pregnancy-associated hypertension disorders in the mother. (medbizpro.com)
  • Most women with fibroids will experience little to no effect during their pregnancy. (awhomaha.com)
  • However, up to one-third of women with fibroids may experience some increased risks and complications during their pregnancy and delivery. (awhomaha.com)
  • For women with asthma, Asthma and Pregnancy will likely answer many of your questions, while Prozac and Pregnancy will be useful for those women using this common antidepressant. (womens-health.co.uk)
  • After a full-term pregnancy , women go into labor on or near their due date and give birth to a healthy baby . (webmd.com)
  • Some women experience what doctors refer to as a high-risk pregnancy. (webmd.com)
  • Between 14% and 23% of women get depressed during pregnancy. (webmd.com)
  • There are several non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors that predispose women to development of this condition such as female fetus, psychiatric illness history, high or low BMI pre-pregnancy, young age, African American or Asian ethnicity, type I diabetes, multiple pregnancies, and history of pregnancy affected by hyperemesis gravidarum. (wikipedia.org)
  • While non-Hispanic Black women accounted for 14.1% of the study cohort, they represented 26.5% of pregnancy-associated deaths. (eurekalert.org)
  • Pregnancy was associated with a 2.4 times risk of death in Hispanic women with COVID-19 and pregnant Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders were among the highest risks of ICU admissions. (eurekalert.org)
  • Consequently, women may be undertreated or inadequately treated due to lack studies addressing safety and efficacy of therapies during pregnancy or conversely be exposed to therapies where safety is not known. (eurekalert.org)
  • NuMoM2b aims to identify pregnancy risks for women who have not given birth previously. (nih.gov)
  • Pregnancy complications, or morbidity, may result from conditions women have before pregnancy or develop during pregnancy. (nih.gov)
  • To improve our understanding of the aetiological factors and molecular processes driving the occurrence of GDM, including the extent to which these overlap with T2D pathophysiology, the GENetics of Diabetes In Pregnancy (GenDIP) Consortium assembled genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of diverse ancestry in a total of 5485 women with GDM and 347 856 without GDM. (lu.se)
  • More women die from pregnancy complications in our state than anywhere in the nation, according to researchers at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. (nbcdfw.com)
  • We know that there's an increase in hypertension among younger women. (nbcdfw.com)
  • However, some women cannot avoid secondhand smoke during pregnancy because many workplaces still allow smoking. (cdc.gov)
  • We also found that black women were twice as likely to be exposed to secondhand smoke at work during pregnancy as white women. (cdc.gov)
  • The characteristics of women who are most likely to be exposed to secondhand smoke at work (i.e. less education, lower income, exposure to chemicals) are the same characteristics that put a woman at the highest risk for pregnancy complications like premature birth and low birth weight. (cdc.gov)
  • In this way, workplace exposure to secondhand smoke might increase the risk of pregnancy complications for working women who are already vulnerable. (cdc.gov)
  • Luckily, there are some pregnancy risks factor s that women can avoid in order to increase the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and child. (pregnancy-info.net)
  • Find out about treatment options and health precautions that women can take when it comes to STDs and pregnancy . (pregnancy-info.net)
  • WASHINGTON, D.C. - For black women, the risk of death from pregnancy-related causes is three to four times higher than for their white counterparts. (theweeklychallenger.com)
  • Black women are twice as likely to suffer from life-threatening complications during pregnancy. (theweeklychallenger.com)
  • An analysis of the UK Obstetric Surveillance System shows that uterine rupture -- a serious complication of pregnancy in which the wall of the uterus tears during pregnancy or early labor -- is rare but for women who have previously had a cesarean section, the risk of rupture increases with the number of previous cesarean deliveries, a short interval since the last cesarean section, and with induced labor. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The researchers found that overall, the incidence of uterine rupture was 0.2 per 1000 pregnancies but in women with a previous caesarean section, 0.21% of pregnancies resulted in uterine rupture in women planning vaginal delivery and 0.03% in those experiencing a repeat caesarean delivery. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The authors say: "Although uterine rupture is associated with significant maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity, even amongst women with a previous caesarean section planning a vaginal delivery in their current pregnancy, it is rare, occurring in only one of every 500 women. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The authors conclude: "For women with a previous caesarean section, the risk of uterine rupture increases not only with trial of labour but also with the number of previous caesarean deliveries, a short interval since the last caesarean section, and labour induction and/or augmentation. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Given the major complications associated with multiple cesareans, to both mother and baby, women should carefully evaluate the immediate risks in the current pregnancy with the longer-term risks of multiple cesareans. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Before attempting to conceive, women with hypertension should be counseled about the risks of pregnancy. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Some women with sickle cell disease have no change in their disease during pregnancy. (chkd.org)
  • Most women can deliver vaginally, unless there are other complications. (chkd.org)
  • There is a lot of evidence to show that flu shots can be safely given to women during pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • A primary strategy to reduce Zika-related pregnancy complications is to prevent pregnancy among women who want to delay or avoid pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • Exploring the possible mechanisms through which these psychological factors directly or indirectly contribute to infertility and the success of infertility interventions could help identify high-risk patient groups and tailor treatment to the patient, which may increase the chances of successful pregnancy and live birth in women undergoing assisted reproductive treatment. (bvsalud.org)
  • introduction: In Uganda, over 43% of all pregnancies among young women (15-24 years) living with HIV are either unwanted or mistimed. (bvsalud.org)
  • Approximately 700 women die each year in the U.S. as a result of pregnancy-related complications. (medlineplus.gov)
  • American Indian/Alaska Native women and African American women are 2 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Black women under age 20 are 1.5 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women in the same age group. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Black women ages 30-34 are 4.3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women of the same ages. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Learn more about healthy pregnancy for plus-size women. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Some people experience only mild effects, but others develop life-threatening complications. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Even if you are healthy when you become pregnant, it is possible to develop or be diagnosed with problems during pregnancy that can affect you and your baby. (webmd.com)
  • In turn, depression may be linked with problems during pregnancy and delivery, low birth weight, and preterm birth. (webmd.com)
  • Diabetes has been shown to increase your risk of experiencing problems during pregnancy, so it is important to discuss your CFRD with your care team. (cff.org)
  • Infections, including some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , may occur during pregnancy and/or delivery and may lead to complications for the pregnant woman, the pregnancy, and the baby after delivery. (nih.gov)
  • UTIs are common bacterial infections that can sometimes lead to complications if left untreated. (hepatitisfoundation.org)
  • Six pregnancy-related complications increase a woman's risk of developing risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and subsequently developing CVD, the American Heart Association (AHA) says in a new scientific statement. (medscape.com)
  • other infections can infect a fetus during the pregnancy. (nih.gov)
  • There are a number of infections that a woman may contract during her pregnancy. (womens-health.co.uk)
  • While surveillance of chlamydial infections is improving, it remains incomplete in many areas of the country. (cdc.gov)
  • Tobacco users are also three times more likely than non-users to get middle ear infections that can lead to further complications, such as meningitis and facial paralysis. (who.int)
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most prevalent bacterial infections in pregnancy. (ispub.com)
  • Urinary tract infections are the most prevalent bacterial infections during pregnancy [1] The burden of UTI disease is estimated at 150 million cases yearly worldwide, with various types of UTI causing significant health problems that affect millions of people [2]. (ispub.com)
  • But they may have a lot of urinary tract infections during pregnancy. (chkd.org)
  • Although many breech babies are born perfectly healthy, this positioning does put your child at a higher risk for birth defects and complications. (awhomaha.com)
  • One in every five babies born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy has low birth weight. (cdc.gov)
  • Babies whose mothers smoke while pregnant or who are exposed to secondhand smoke after birth have weaker lungs than other babies, which increases the risk for many health problems. (cdc.gov)
  • The MCH handbook, being a good source of information and knowledge on care during pregnancy and early childhood, will also guide healthcare professionals in dispensing the appropriate care to mothers and babies. (who.int)
  • CDC will continue to follow people vaccinated during all trimesters of pregnancy to better understand any effects of the vaccine on pregnancies and babies. (cdc.gov)
  • Also learn more about which STDs are most dangerous for newborn babies and about what to do if you contract one of these STDs prior to or during pregnancy. (pregnancy-info.net)
  • These complications can involve the mother's health, the fetus's health, or both. (nih.gov)
  • Often a pregnancy is classified as high risk because of issues that arise from the pregnancy itself and that have little to do with the mother's health. (webmd.com)
  • Pregnancy complications not only affect the mother's health but may impact the health of her child. (pregnancy-info.net)
  • Nov. 22, 2022 Vaginal birth after a previous cesarean section is associated with an increased risk of pelvic floor surgery compared with planning another cesarean, according to a new study. (sciencedaily.com)
  • These findings have major implications for health care during pregnancy. (southampton.ac.uk)
  • The LifeCycle Project is a large collaboration focused on innovative research on the role of novel integrated markers of early-life stressors that influence health across the lifecycle using an open and long-term network of pregnancy and birth cohorts. (southampton.ac.uk)
  • Intrauterine inflammation also increases the risk of long-term health problems in the baby. (belmarrahealth.com)
  • CDC has worked with Ministries of Health and local health staff to adopt or improve MDSR systems, and to adapt them to the local conditions and needs. (cdc.gov)
  • See also Seizure Disorders in Pregnancy , Women's Health and Epilepsy , Antiepileptic Drugs , and Neural Tube Defects . (medscape.com)
  • Prenatal care can also help identify mental health concerns related to pregnancy , such as anxiety and depression. (nih.gov)
  • Another strategy involves improving the transfer of health information between ob/gyns and primary care physicians to eliminate inconsistencies in electronic health record documentation, which should improve patient care. (medscape.com)
  • A third strategy is obtaining a short and targeted health history for each woman to confirm if she has any of the six pregnancy-related complications. (medscape.com)
  • During early pregnancy, you may have some concerns about already existing health conditions and how you and your baby will be affected. (womens-health.co.uk)
  • Environmental exposure to hazardous substances and the adverse health effects that can result are increasing in public health importance. (cdc.gov)
  • Complications of pregnancy are health problems that are related to, or arise during pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
  • As the professional home for the entire cardiovascular care team, the mission of the College and its more than 56,000 members is to transform cardiovascular care and to improve heart health. (eurekalert.org)
  • Home » General Health » Exploring UTI Complications: Can UTI Cause Spotting? (hepatitisfoundation.org)
  • NICHD leads research and training to understand human development, improve reproductive health, enhance the lives of children and adolescents, and optimize abilities for all. (nih.gov)
  • IHI, which launched the effort this month with support from the Merck for Mothers $500 million program, is focusing first on designing an approach to improving maternal health, says IHI Executive Director Jill Duncan, RN, MS, MPH. (healthleadersmedia.com)
  • This important tool will allow for systematic recording of personal health data for the mother during pregnancy and for the child since birth up to until the age of 5. (who.int)
  • It will not only provide health education but help to create ownership with mothers and fathers while promoting the right behaviours during pregnancy," said the Minister of Health and Wellness. (who.int)
  • With the ageing population in Mauritius, we need to address the increasing number of live births and revert the tendency so that our newborns come in this world in perfect health and with better chance at life," said Dr Hon. K. K. Jagutpal. (who.int)
  • She explained how the different health recording cards have been integrated into one powerful instrument to improve maternal and child health. (who.int)
  • The progressive decline in lung function and impaired nutrition associated with CF can pose several challenges, including a higher risk for health complications and an increased treatment burden. (cff.org)
  • People with lower FEV 1 values can also get pregnant, but their risk of complications may be higher - affecting both your health and the health of your newborn. (cff.org)
  • Pregnancy after a transplant is possible, but carries much greater risk as some immunosuppressants can cause birth defects, and other health related problems may emerge. (cff.org)
  • Environmental Health and Pregnancy Complications. (harvard.edu)
  • Globalization has significantly improved access to quality health care but some patients in developing countries are getting too much of it, researchers say. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Increasing antibiotic resistance to commonly used antibiotics is a challenge to the health-care system. (ispub.com)
  • It can also increase your risk of other health conditions. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Having PCOS increases your chances of developing other health problems in later life. (hse.ie)
  • This condition dramatically increases the risk of serious health issues such as heart attack, stroke, or renal disease. (mensxp.com)
  • Workplace Secondhand Smoke Exposure During Pregnancy: Who is protected? (cdc.gov)
  • Secondhand smoke exposure is associated with chronic diseases such as lung cancer, coronary heart disease, and stroke and with adverse reproductive effects, including low birth weight, when mothers are exposed during pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • Medical conditions that occur during pregnancy. (webmd.com)
  • Gonococcal arthritis is one of many complications that occur as a result of untreated gonorrhea. (healthline.com)
  • Painful events called sickle cell crises may still occur in pregnancy. (chkd.org)
  • COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is safe and effective. (cdc.gov)
  • The benefits of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine outweigh any potential risks of vaccination during pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • The monitoring of the safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is ongoing. (cdc.gov)
  • More information on the importance of flu vaccination during pregnancy is disponible . (cdc.gov)
  • Some common complications of pregnancy include, but are not limited to, the following. (nih.gov)
  • [3] Complications may include aortic dissection , joint dislocations , scoliosis , chronic pain , or early osteoarthritis . (wikipedia.org)
  • Maternal Age Risk factors for complications during pregnancy include Preexisting maternal disorders Physical and social characteristics (eg, age) Problems in previous pregnancies (eg, a previous history. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Keith Godfrey , Professor of Epidemiology and Human Development at the University and part of the research team, said: "A large amount of evidence indicates that achieving a healthy weight prior to conception is of paramount importance in reducing the risk of pregnancy complications and helping the next generation to have the best life chances. (southampton.ac.uk)
  • Does COVID-19 during pregnancy increase my chances of miscarrying? (rapidesregional.com)
  • Currently, there is no published research connecting COVID-19 to increased chances of miscarriages. (rapidesregional.com)
  • If I have COVID-19 in my first trimester, can it increase my chances of birth defects? (rapidesregional.com)
  • No matter which of these practitioners you choose, though, all will offer you a multitude of prenatal tests over the course of your pregnancy to help make sure you and your baby are healthy. (womens-health.co.uk)
  • The study indicated a small but statistically significant increase in risk of preterm birth and low birth weight (only in those with exposure to second generation antipsychotics). (womensmentalhealth.org)
  • In most pregnancies, blood vessels from the umbilical cord insert directly into the placenta. (tommys.org)
  • Being pregnant increases a woman risk of developing pneumonia because the body puts lots of energy into supporting the baby in the womb, suppressing the immune system. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • High fevers in the first trimester can increase the chance of birth defects. (rapidesregional.com)
  • High blood pressure that develops in pregnancy is called gestational hypertension. (nih.gov)
  • Typically, gestational hypertension occurs during the second half of pregnancy and goes away after delivery. (nih.gov)
  • The increased risk of developing UTI during pregnancy is predominantly attributed to the previous history of UTIs and other risk factors such as lower social class, basic hygiene, sickle cell trait, anemia, increased parity or age, number of childbirths, number of intercourse per week and lack of antenatal care [9]. (ispub.com)
  • How sickle cell disease affects pregnancy depends on whether you have sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait. (chkd.org)
  • Bleeding got worse as did the cramps I got my ultrasound he couldn't find anything so assumed I wad only 4 weeks preg but he aslso Did a transvaginal ultrasound to check my fallopian tube to rule out autopic preg Nothing was found n he said everything looked normal for an early pregnancy. (pregnancy-info.net)
  • One of the main problems that I have seen in my community is early pregnancy, the language barrier [for indigenous populations] and child marriage. (unicef.org)
  • While UTIs are usually easily treated with antibiotics, if left untreated, they can lead to more serious complications. (hepatitisfoundation.org)
  • [ 1 ] beginning with a summary of key general considerations, proceeding to a review of the main neurologic complications that may arise in pregnant people who were previously free of neurologic disease, and concluding with a discussion of individual neurologic disorders in the context of pregnancy. (medscape.com)
  • While every pregnant woman wishes for a healthy and full pregnancy, the reality is that in many cases pregnancy problems do arise. (pregnancy-info.net)
  • Learn more about the types of problems that may arise during pregnancy and about what you can do to minimize your risk for any pregnancy complications. (pregnancy-info.net)
  • 1000 days--starting at conception, through pregnancy, until the child is 24 months old-- is known as the `window of opportunity' for preventing stunting and other lifelong physical and cognitive impairments. (who.int)
  • Our complications with baby section provides a useful guide for parents concerned with medical conditions that may affect their newborn baby. (pregnancy-info.net)
  • The MÉRY Diabetes Database (MDD) consists of a large quantity of reliable, well-maintained, precise and up-to-date data suited for clinical research with the intention to improve diabetes care in terms of maintaining targeted blood glucose levels, avoiding hypoglycemic episodes and complications and improving patient compliance and quality of life. (bvsalud.org)