Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
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Consider moving to Ireland
Reuters
A recent study found that women in the US are ten times more likely to die during or after childbirth than women in Ireland, partly due to pregnancy induced hypertension. Learn more with this article.
Take it as a sign
Women's Health
A recent study showed that women with pregnancy induced hypertension have a greater risk of heart disease later in life. Take care of yourself during and after the pregnancy.
This article addresses the possible complications of pregnancy induced hypertension. Learn what to expect and how to minimize your risks.
Preventable deaths in developing countries
EngenderHealth
63,000 women die each year from eclampsia because they are not receiving the simple, safe and effective drug magnesium sulfate.
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Easy-to-read brochure from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists that explains blood pressure, prenatal care, effects of pregnancy and pregnancy induced hypertension.
Help on HELLP
University of Pennsylvania
HELLP syndrome is a serious condition that might or might not be related to pregnancy induced hypertension. This overview tells you what to look out for.
Preeclampsia QA
AAFP
Get the quick and simple answers, including the signs and symptoms of pregnancy induced hypertenstion, from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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It's all in here
UpToDate
Get all the current facts about pregnancy induced hypertension and related conditions from the source trusted by doctors.
A deeper discussion
eMedicine
Meant for healthcare professionals, this dense article addresses all aspects of medical care for women with pregancy induced hypertension.
Take action
Action on Pre-Eclampsia
Nicely-designed website provides tons of information, current news, and support for pregnancy induced hypertension and related conditions.
Prepare before pregnancy
Mayo Clinic
All women, especially those with a prior history of pregnancy induced hypertension, should have the pre-pregnancy and prenatal care described in this article.
Screening on the horizon
This video describes a diagnostic test being developed for the early detection of pregnancy induced hypertension, thereby preventing complications and saving lives.

