When you are pregnant you should not hesitate to call your doctor or midwife is something is bothering or worrying you. Sometimes physical changes can be signs of a problem. Call your doctor or midwife immediately if you: Are bleeding or leaking fluid... Read Article »
What is a high risk pregnancy? Medical (and sometimes mental) problems that exist before pregnancy or during the pregnancy become ‘high risk’. Women who have the following conditions prior to getting pregnant will be considered high risk: ... Read Article »
What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes, or high blood sugar, that only pregnant women get. In fact, the work gestational means pregnant. If a woman gets high blood sugar when she is pregnant, but she never had high... Read Article »
What is preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a syndrome marked by a sudden increase in the blood pressure of a pregnant woman after the 20th week of pregnancy. It can affect the mother’s kidneys, liver, and brain. If left untreated, the condition can be fatal... Read Article »
