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    Heart Health During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

    February 22, 2019

    During pregnancy, it's natural to focus primarily on your growing baby, but give some thought to your heart health during pregnancy. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

    Tagged with: childbirth, gestational diabetes, heart disease, Heart Health, obesity, preeclampsia, pregnancy

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    What Is Ballantyne Syndrome? Get the Facts on Triple Edema

    May 1, 2015

    Ballantyne syndrome, also known as mirror syndrome, happens when the fetus has an abnormal buildup of fluid. Learn more. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: ballantyne syndrome, fetal hydrops, hemodilution, medical mondays, mirror syndrome, preeclampsia, pregnancy

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    Signs and Symptoms of Possible Pregnancy Complications

    April 27, 2015

    Know the signs of common and serious complications that can happen during pregnancy. Follow good nutrition and avoid infection to keep mom and baby healthy Learn More

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

    Tagged with: gestational diabetes, medical mondays, Miscarriage, nausea, placenta previa, placental abruption, preeclampsia, pregnancy, pregnancy complications

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    Have a Safe Pregnancy by Looking After Your Health

    April 25, 2015

    Eating a nutritious diet, exercising, and managing any chronic health conditions are key to helping you have a healthy, low-risk pregnancy. Learn more. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: chronic health conditions, diabetes, gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, infection, medical mondays, preeclampsia, pregnancy, pregnancy complications

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    Benefits of Vitamin D and Prenatal Vitamins for Pregnancy

    July 13, 2014

    Discover the benefits of taking vitamin D and prenatal vitamins for pregnancy. Learn how to prevent vitamin D deficiency with diet and vitamin supplements. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: cereal, diet, eggs, Epidemiology, gynecology, healthy pregnancy, Lisa Bodnar PhD MPH RD, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation, mushrooms, Obstetrics, preeclampsia, pregnancy, prenatal vitamins, preterm birth, psychiatry, Reproductive Services, salmon, University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health and School of Medicine, Vitamin D, vitamin d deficiency, vitamin d supplements

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