preeclampsia
Americannoun
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A woman who freezes her eggs at 30 and uses them at 40 still experiences pregnancy at 40, with the higher risks of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and cesarean delivery that accompany advanced maternal age.
From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2026
Miranda was 35 weeks, 5 days pregnant when she began having symptoms of preeclampsia.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2025
Researchers have also linked the toxic chemicals in smoke with maternal health complications including hypertension and preeclampsia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2025
The therapist detailed that she survived preeclampsia during her son's birth.
From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2024
The rest of the mothers did not have preeclampsia though 23 still experienced a preterm birth and a control group of 13 had full-term deliveries.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2024
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