Wednesday 30 January 2013

Morning Sickness Ups Pregnancy Risks

Hyperemesis gravidarum (morning sickness) in the second trimester of pregnancy is more likely to cause placental dysfunction disorders such as placental abruption and small for gestational age babies (SGA), states study published in BJOG. Hyperemesis gravidarum occurs in 0.5-3% of pregnancies and is generally defined as severe illness or vomiting before 22 weeks gestation, usually requiring hospitalisation for intravenous fluid. The condition is caused by high ...

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