What are the signs of diabetes during pregnancy? Or what are the typical signs of gestational diabetes? It is a temporary phase of diabetes that effects the pregnant women. According to American Diabetes Association around 21 million children and adults are suffering from diabetes alone in United States. This includes more than 9 million women. […]
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Hypertension Induced Pregnancy
Hypertension is defined as the increase in pressure or the force of flow of blood in the blood vessels above a limit that is arbitrarily considered to be normal to the body. The interplay between the heart and the numerous blood vessels (arteries and veins) in the body could be likened to that of an […]
Prenatal Vitamins and Hair Growth
There have been isolated reports of pregnant women who, while taking prenatal vitamins, have noticed an increase in their hair growth and thickness. However, there are still no formal scientific studies to confirm that this is actually the case. How is hair growth connected to taking prenatal vitamins? What makes up prenatal vitamins? Because of […]
I Didn’t Know I was Pregnant- Lynn Pt2
The only way Lynn goes to see a doctor about her blood pressure is on a stretcher after she wrecks the car. Lucky for her they did a pregnancy test.
Importance of Diabetes Testing During Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes is on the rise alarmingly. Recent survey revealed that more than 4% of pregnant women suffer with diabetes, it is for this reason that all pregnant women need to realize the importance of diabetes testing during pregnancy. During pregnancy the receptivity of insulin is reduced due to several hormonal changes in the body. […]
38 weeks pregnant, membrane sweep, induction
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The Importance of Vitamins & Minerals
The body’s biochemical processes need vitamins. In fact vitamins are very essential for the optimum working of these processes. Food has to be converted into energy and the body needs help to manufacture hormones and chemicals needed for the nervous system and blood cells. Only small quantities may be required but these 13 vitamins and […]
All About Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that affects pregnant women only. In these specific women, their blood glucose levels are higher than they should normally be. There are a number of reasons why some women develop this disease. Therefore gestational diabetes in pregnancy has to be a concern, if you fall into some of […]
Diabetes in Pregnancy
Diabetes in pregnancy affects some women who have never suffered with it prior to becoming pregnant. Diabetes is a condition in which the blood sugar level is high due to the lack of enough insulin in your blood, or through what is known as insulin resistance. During pregnancy hormones block the normal action of insulin […]
Blood Pressure Medications And Thier Side Effects
Lotrel is an ACE inhibitor and calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels and facilitates better blood flow by widening the blood vessels.As an ACE inhibitor, Lotrel converts enzymes and works to reduce water retention. Blood pressure is also reduced with this medication. Because of side effects Lotrel is only used for hypertension when less […]
Why Are Prenatal Vitamins So Important?
So, you have recently found out you are pregnant? Congratulations. Now you really have to start taking care of yourself and your new baby to be. In doing so, it all starts with taking prenatal vitamins. We have all heard that taking prenatal vitamins is important, but the question is, what type of vitamins are […]