And P is also for:Pelvic-floor: This is the part of the body where your urethra, vagina and rectum are located. When you are encouraged to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles – that’s what the Kegel exercises do.
Perineum: You may hear the term “peri-care” if you are in the hospital after you give birth. That’s nurse-speak for cleaning the perineal area, the area between the vagina and anus. This is where – if you have one – an episiotomy is done.
Placenta: This is the tissue that has provided nourishment to your baby and also eliminated your baby’s waste. It’s connected to …read more

Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy that can lead to a much more serious complication, called eclampsia. Preeclampsia is characterized by high blood pressure, swelling and large amounts of protein in your urine.
While some women are at higher risk of developing preeclampsia than others, anyone can get it if she is pregnant. Some of the risk factors include having a history of:

preeclampsia in a previous pregnancy or a close relative (sister, mother) who had it
diabetes (gestational or Type 1 or 2)
high blood pressure
diabetes
lupus
kidney disease

Other women at higher risk are those who are:

pregnant for the first time
obese
older than 35 years
carrying more …read more

According to a study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, pregnant women who have gum disease and high levels of a protein that shows there is inflammation in the body, called C-reactive protein (CRP), are at a higher risk of developing preeclampsia.
Preeclampsia, a situation where a woman has high blood pressure and excess protein in her urine is a common problem but very serious complication of pregnancy. Left untreated, preeclampsia can lead to serious complications and even death.
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Don’t forget our book give away: 3 books to give away. Few things better than reading …read more