| Extra Calcium May Prevent Hypertension Problems in Pregnant Women
Expectant mothers may be able to prevent potentially serious medical problems in themselves and their babies simply by boosting their daily calcium intake, says a new systematic review. Not only that, but pregnant women at greatest risk for these problems may benefit most from the extra calcium. The problems are gestational hypertension or high blood pressure associated with pregnancy and preeclampsia, a medical disorder of pregnant women characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine. If untreated, both conditions can lead to potentially life-threatening medical problems for the mother and complications of preterm birth for the baby, including low birth weight and size, respiratory distress, long-term neurological deficits and even death. Pregnant women from communities with low dietary calcium who received at least 1.5 grams of calcium by mouth [daily] during the second half of pregnancy had a lower risk of hypertension and preeclampsia, and of severe complications including death, than women who received placebo treatment, said lead review author Dr.
Early Menopause Symptoms Caused by Hormone Imbalance
Early menopause symptoms, perimenopause weight gain, hormone imbalance, alternative treatments for menopause and hair loss are some of the women's health related articles just released by ChristiaNet, Inc. Houston, TX (PRWEB) September 6, 2006 -- ChristiaNet.com (http://www.christianet.com), the world's largest Christian portal with twelve million monthly page loads, has just launched a directory of health related articles that include information about women's health. Early menopause symptoms and treatment are among the women's health topics offered. ChristiaNet's president, Bill Cooper, reveals that ChristiaNet wants to help women understand what menopause is and what treatment options are available. "I think a lot of women are confused about menopause and hormone imbalance, especially when there are early onset symptoms," stated Cooper.
New Research Could Help Women Facing High Risk Of Stillbirth
The risk of stillbirth is particularly high for women with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who suffer four times as many stillbirths as non-diabetic women. The tools currently available to monitor such risks are limited and give results only at late stages of pregnancy. Now research by Warwick Medical School at the University of Warwick is identifying new methods of early and accurate monitoring of the risks faced by such women. .
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