Gestational edema occurs in late pregnancy secondary to increased venous congestion in the legs caused by pressure exerted mechanically by the uterus onto the inferior vena cava and iliac veins.

This type of pregnancy can occur in various locations ... Lupus flares during pregnancy may present with symptoms such as joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Skin rashes, including the ...

The NHS recommends you avoid all types of pâté - even vegetable pâtés - as they can contain the bacteria ... However, listeria can cross the placenta, and so can be harmful in pregnancy, and in rare ...

or type of pre-eclampsia. Symptoms include headaches, sickness, indigestion with pain after eating, tummy or chest tenderness and upper right side pain, shoulder pain, swelling and vision problems. It ...

A Calgary woman is trying to help identify warning signs of a life-threatening pregnancy complication, with the hope other ...

Discover how massage therapy can safely relieve sciatica pain during pregnancy with effective techniques and tips.

If you’re pregnant, you may be at an elevated risk ... Several mutations can lead to genetic thrombophilia, with the most common type being the factor V Leiden mutation. However, acquired ...

As more women delay motherhood for various personal and professional reasons, concerns about potential health risks ...

Heart diseases during pregnancy require careful monitoring and management to ensure the well-being of both mother and baby.