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Preeclampsia: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Natural Treatments
5 monthes ago - By Mama Natural
Mama's age , chronic conditions , and pregnancy conditions are all reasons that may land you with a high-risk label. The good news is that once your midwife or OB determines you are high-risk, you'll receive extra monitoring to make sure you and baby have a safe and healthy pregnancy. During routine prenatal appointments , your doctor or midwife does many things-from taking your blood pressure readings to checking your urine for protein-to check for signs of high-risk conditions like preeclampsia.
All of those precautions might make you wonder: Could I have preeclampsia? And if your urine...
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