Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy complication that causes high blood pressure, which can be deadly for both a woman and her unborn baby if untreated. It usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy in women whose blood pressure is typically normal. The most effective treatment is an early delivery; usually via C-section. However, this may not … Read more
Scientists discover a new type of contraction in pregnant women – and it can occur weeks before mothers-to-be go into labour Contractions were linked to pre-eclampsia, which can lead to pre-term babies Researchers from Nottingham University dubbed it the ‘uteroplacental pump’ They said that in healthy pregnancies, blood flows slowly through the placenta By Colin … Read more
Half of pregnant women who are at risk of pre-eclampsia are missing out on aspirin that can help prevent the condition, experts say Aspirins have been used for decades to reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia Every year 23,000 pregnant women in Britain suffer from the condition Women at risk of pre-eclampsia should begin to take … Read more