What is considered high blood pressure during pregnancy?In a healthy individual, the systolic blood pressure should ideally range below 120 mmHg while the diastolic blood pressure should be lower than 80 mmHg [1]. Ideally, the BP range should remain within these limits throughout the pregnancy. Having a BP reading over 140/90 mmHg is considered high blood pressure in a … [Read more...] about High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
Health Conditions
Preeclampsia
What is preeclampsia?Preeclampsia (PE) is a serious condition characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine (proteinuria), developing anytime from the late second or third trimester [1] to shortly after delivery [2]. It is one of the most serious conditions associated with pregnancy as it can quickly turn life-threatening for both … [Read more...] about Preeclampsia
Chorioamnionitis
Chorioamnionitis DefinitionChorioamnionitis, also referred to as amnionitis and intra-amniotic infection, is an infectious condition occurring during pregnancy, characterized by irritation and inflammation of the amnion and chorion (fetal membranes) as well as the amniotic fluid [1]. It is more common during the second and third trimesters, but can also occur … [Read more...] about Chorioamnionitis
Skin Rashes During Pregnancy: What Are the Most Common Causes?
Skin Rashes During Pregnancy: What Are the Most Common Causes? Some women enjoy the way pregnancy makes them look. When pregnant, some women say their skin has a beautiful glow, thanks to all of the estrogen your body is producing. Unfortunately, some moms-to-be experience a less desirable skin change – an itchy skin rash Like the rest of your body, your skin … [Read more...] about Skin Rashes During Pregnancy: What Are the Most Common Causes?
Yeast Infection during Pregnancy
What is a yeast infection?Yeast infection, also referred to as vaginal candidiasis or vaginal thrush, is an irritating, fungal condition that occurs when the yeast in the intestinal tract and vagina starts multiplying too fast, disrupting the balance of microorganisms in the area [1].What causes yeast infections in pregnancy?It is caused by a … [Read more...] about Yeast Infection during Pregnancy