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Defective sperm doubles the risk of preeclampsia

For the first time, researchers have linked specific frequent defects in sperm to risk of pregnancy complications and negative impacts...

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Supporting childbearing women to maintain a healthy weight could reduce the risk of pregnancy complications

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Childhood trauma may heighten subsequent risk of pregnancy complications

Pregnancy related diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, low birthweight/premature babies more likely following childhood trauma Childhood trauma, such as abuse,...

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Pregnancy complications linked to long-term increased heart disease risk

All major adverse pregnancy outcomes should be recognised as lifelong risk factors for heart disease, say researchers Women who experience...

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Healthy diet before, during pregnancy linked to lower complications

A healthy diet around the time of conception through the second trimester may reduce the risk of several common pregnancy...

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