Preeclampsia threatens the lives of mothers and their babies and affects up to one in 14 pregnant women.
Disproportionate rates of preeclampsia – a potentially dangerous pregnancy complication – in immigrant populations reflect the physical toll of social and economic insecurities.
Pittsburgh, Pa. – Pa. First Lady Lori Shapiro and Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen toured the Alex Joy D’Achille Center for Perinatal Mental Health in Pittsburgh this week.
Previous studies have shown that high fructose intake while pregnant raises the risk of gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, and placental insufficiency.
Limits on healthcare for undocumented women are reshaping pregnancy and family health.
Nearly 1,500 healthcare professionals completed the training in hospitals, birth centers and community organizations across the state.