Tag: preeclampsia

Health & Nutrition

November 25

Bed Rest During Pregnancy And High Blood Pressure

If you were diagnosed with preeclampsia, make sure to follow doctor's orders

Every pregnant woman and her doctor’s goal is for her to carry her child safely until delivery. That’s why they take the necessary precaution when something unusual happens at any point during the course of the pregnancy. One of the most commonly prescribed
Labor & Childbirth

September 1

Mom Tells What Pregnancy At Childbirth Is Like Amid A Pandemic

Kasagsagan ng COVID-19 nang manganak si mommy sa hindi inaasahang due date niya via CS

Pagkatapos makaranas ng miscarriage noong 2018, hindi nawalan ng pag-asa si Chona Ignacio Garcia na mabiyayaan siya at kanyang mister na si Erap Garcia ng anak. Tuloy-tuloy lang ang kanyang dasal at novena sa kanyang paboritong santo na si Padre Pio hanggang
Labor & Childbirth

August 8

HELLP Syndrome: How A Pregnant Mom Found Out She Had It

This mom shares her story of how HELLP syndrome almost put her and her life and baby's at risk.

Not too many women have heard of HELLP syndrome. I didn’t know about it until I was diagnosed with it when I got pregnant with my second child, Hope.HELLP stands forThink of HELLP syndrome as preeclampsia, one of its risk factors, with
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January 29

Bianca Lapus, Nagkaroon Ng Temporary Blindness Noon Dahil Sa Preclampsia

Matindi ang pinagdaanan ni Bianca noong ipinagbubuntis ang bunsong anak

Nagdiwang ng unang kaarawan niya si baby Ethan Lawrence, bunsong anak ni Bianca Lapus at asawang si Jimmy Velasquez, noong January 19, 2020. Kasabay din nito ang binyag ni Ethan sa Santuario de San Antonio Parish sa Makati.Sa panayam ng Pep.ph kay
Inspiration

October 3

Allyson Felix Beat Usain Bolt's Record 10 Months after Childbirth

She gave birth to a premature baby at 32 weeks.

There is a reason women need their maternity leave after giving birth — she needs to recover and heal, physically and mentally. Some moms are #blessed. They are already up and about a few hours after childbirth, which is impressive enough. But
Labor & Childbirth

September 2

Postpartum Preeclampsia: Who Is Most at Risk, Symptoms, Treatment

If you didn’t have high blood pressure during pregnancy, you could still develop it postpartum.

If you’re pregnant, you’ve probably had your blood pressure taken every time you go to a prenatal checkup. Any slight increase in your blood pressure alerts doctors to check if you may be at risk for developing preeclampsia. It’s a pregnancy complication
Health & Nutrition

August 20

Swelling in Pregnancy: How to Prevent and When You Should Worry

Swelling of the legs, ankles, and feet are common during pregnancy. About 75 to 80 percent of pregnant women experience it.

In 2019, singer-actress Jessica Simpson shared a photo of her swollen foot on Instagram during her third pregnancy and after giving birth. So did reality star Kim Kardashian in 2013, during her first pregnancy. The images are a fitting visual of just how huge a
Getting Pregnant

August 18

Bantayan ang Altapresyon o Mataas na Presyon Habang Buntis

Ang pagkakaroon ng high blood pressure habang buntis ay kinakailangan ng masusing pagmo-monitor.

May ilang mga babaeng nagbubuntis ang nakaraaranas ng high blood pressure o hypertension. Normal ang pagbilis ng pulso at maging pagtaas ng presyon ng dugo dahil sa pagbabago ng hormone at pagdami ng napoprodyus na dugo ng katawan habang buntis. Ang ganitong
Health & Nutrition

July 20

Pulso Ng Isang Buntis: Napapansin Mo Ba Na Mabilis

Alamin kung ito ay sintomas lamang ng pagbubuntis o senyales ng sakit sa puso.

Maraming pagbabago ang nangyayari sa ating katawan dahil sa pagbubuntis. Iba’t ibang sintomas ang dapat asahan, pero dahil magkakaiba ang pagbubuntis, may mga mararanasan kang pagbabago na mapapaisip ka kung normal ba ito o may kailangan bang ipag-alala. Isa sa mga pagbabagong
Health & Nutrition

July 18

Preggos Who Get Migraines Are at a High Risk of a C-Section

Of the pregnancy symptoms moms go through, headaches are typical but no one wants migraines.

Pregnancy isn’t all about the baby's health. Preggos need care, too, so they're fit to go through childbirth. Of the pregnancy symptoms moms go through, headaches are typical but no one wants migraines, which is a whole level of pain. It causes
Getting Pregnant

May 21

APAS Mom Fought Off Four More Pregnancy Complications

Her doctor was amazed she managed to give birth to a healthy baby!

"If I had a hard time conceiving naturally, sustaining a pregnancy was a whole new level of difficulty," Abi Ong-Pizarro shared on her blog. At that time, she was 37 weeks into her pregnancy, only a week away from cradling her rainbow
Getting Pregnant

May 9

Preeclampsia Treatment Viagra Study

Yes, that's right, Viagra, the erectile dysfunction drug.

Results from a new research performed on rats suggests that treating pregnant women who experience preeclampsia with sildenafil citrate, more commonly known as Viagra, might offer protection for the future cardiovascular health of the unborn baby.The study, led by Hannah Turbeville, a doctoral student at the
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March 18

Andi Eigenmann Bares it All for 21-week Baby Bump Pic!

The 28-year-old sexy preggo momma is fully embracing her new curves!

Soon-to-be mom of two Andi Eigenmann honored her body's new curves by baring it all at 21 weeks pregnant, a photo of which was posted yesterday, March 18."Having a baby live inside you is one of the most profound definitions of art in human
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March 5

JUST IN: Rona and Eric Tai Are Now Officially Parents!

Rona had just given birth prematurely to her and Eric's first son!

The Amazing Race couple had been sharing their journey to parenthood via in vitro fertilization (IVF) on social media, and today, March 4, 2019, at 34 weeks and 6 days into her pregnancy, Rona Tai gave birth to her and husband Eric Tai's
Health & Nutrition

January 22

Pregnancy Complications That Can Lead to Heart Disease

If left unaddressed, your health issues while pregnant could get worse after birth.

One of the pieces of advice new moms always give new brides is to take care of their bodies, even while they're still only planning to conceive. As actress Bettina Carlos told SmartParenting.com.ph during her birthing experience interview, "If you're preparing for
Getting Pregnant

October 10

Teen Pregnancy Risk Factors Preeclampsia Preterm Birth

Teen pregnancy faces a number of challenges physically and mentally.

According to the most recent National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS 2017) from the Department of Health, teen pregnancy in the Philippines is on the rise and we are the only country in the Asia-Pacific region, where the rate of teen pregnancy increased
Labor & Childbirth

July 6

Can I Ask the Doctor to Induce My Labor? 4 Circumstances He Will Consider

Here's everything you need to know about inducing of labor.

Most pregnant women naturally go into labor around the 39th week, which is considered a full term, or between the 37th and 41st week of pregnancy. However, when one shows no signs that the baby is coming out and it is past
Health & Nutrition

March 15

How to Lower Your Risk for High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy?

Here's everything you need to know about preeclampsia.

While it's a wonderful blessing, pregnancy will overhaul your body and your life. Your body will go through many changes, from your senses down to your hormones. These changes require regular monitoring, so you need to show up for every prenatal checkup.
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November 10

Karen delos Reyes Tells of Birthing Woes: 'I Ubered Myself to the E.R.'

Plus, Ina Raymundo's teenager doesn't mind her sexy image, IUDs could protect against cervical cancer, and more!

Karen delos Reyes tells of birthing woes: "I Ubered myself to the E.R."Barely a month after she gave birth to her firstborn on October 26, the actress recounted her birthing experience on her Instagram account, saying she was supposed to have a
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February 12

Top of the Morning: Theme for Baby Letizia's Baptism Revealed!

Plus, chocolate may be good for preggos, Jinkee Pacquiao's twin marries, and more!

1. Baby Letizia's baptism theme revealed The most awaited christening of Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes's daughter is set for this month and event stylist Gideon Hermosa revealed the theme for the event. "[It] will be parang angel wings. So parang cupids,

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