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Friday, October, 23, 2009

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Sleep apnea linked to gestational diabetes and hypertension

October 03, 2008
Researchers analyzed data from almost four million pregnancies in America in 2003 to look for women with sleep apnea, gestational diabetes, and/or pregnancy-induced high blood pressure. Researchers found that women with gestational diabetes were more likely than the overall population to have sleep apnea. The rate of sleep apnea was even higher among women with pregnancy-induced high blood pressure. A researcher involved in the study said that pregnant women who are overweight or have diabetes o... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Gestational Diabetes: Control It For Your Child's Sake
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...mothers who did not control their blood sugar during pregnancy were nearly twice as likely to be... Read more »

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Postpartum Depression
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...women, the level of pCRH found at week 25 of the pregnancy was high.   Postpartum depression... Read more »

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The 7 Most Common Causes for Low Blood Pressure
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

...pressure to fall below normal. Among these causes are pregnancy, heart related conditions,... Read more »

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High Blood Pressure and Women: 4 Issues You Need to Know About
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...relating to women that are worth mentioning.   1. Pregnancy Many pregnant women with high blood... Read more »

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The Story After High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

Pregnancy is such a blissful time.  We do, however know, that many, many things can go wrong or... Read more »

Health Guide

Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is diabetes that occurs only during pregnancy. Diabetes is when your blood glucose level is too high. According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, between three... Read more »
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
What is gestational diabetes mellitus?Pregnancy has typically been viewed as a statement of health, as it should be. In the midst of morning sickness, heartburn, exhaustion, and the excitement of... Read more »
Home Pregnancy Tests
Home pregnancy tests have become commonplace. A woman can find out if she is pregnant within minutes and anytime of the day or night. Some tests boast they can detect a pregnancy the first day of a... Read more »
Pregnancy and Exercise
Years ago, exercising during pregnancy was considered dangerous to both the mother and the child. In the 1950’s doctor’s accepted women who were pregnant walking one mile per day, and it was... Read more »
What do I need to know about diabetes?"
...95% of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes, also known as diabetes of pregnancy - This type of diabetes strikes pregnant women. Gestational diabetes usually resolves... Read more »

Medications

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...medication can cause severe birth defects if used during pregnancy. Women who are pregnant must... Read more »

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...headache This drug may infrequently make your blood sugar level rise, which can cause or... Read more »

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...This medication may in rare instances increase your blood level of a certain hormone... Read more »

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...effectiveness of birth control pills. This can result in pregnancy. You may need to use an... Read more »

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...medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and... Read more »

Related News

Induction of Labor Recommended for Women With High Blood Pressure
August 11, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Inducing a pregnancy at 37 weeks, may be healthier for some women and their babies. About six percent of pregnancies are... Read summary »

Diabetes Before Pregnancy Doubles in Women, Teens
May 09, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More women and teens are developing diabetes before they become pregnant. A new study from Kaiser Permanente looked at 175,249... Read summary »

High Blood Sugar Increases Birth Risks
May 20, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Even if a pregnant woman doesn't have diabetes, higher than normal blood sugar levels put her and her babies at risk for birth... Read summary »

Healthy Gums Equal Healthy Babies
September 30, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? One step to a healthier newborn might be a new toothbrush and some better dental hygiene. The reason: gum disease is linked to a... Read summary »

Detecting Danger in Newborns
May 05, 2008

TORONTO, Canada (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Fetal anemia is a dangerous pregnancy complication that can wreak havoc on unborn babies. Detecting the... Read summary »