Medical problems during pregnancy
In this section, one commentary reminds readers that in spite of the seriousness of the problem of anaemia in pregnancy, sufficient data are not available to recommend iron therapy for pregnant women. Two reviews reaffirm that magnesium sulfate not only reduces maternal deaths from eclampsia, but also halves the risk of the condition. Another review finds that antioxidants may not help to reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia.
Anaemia during pregnancy
- Treatment for women with postpartum iron-deficiency anaemia
- Treatments for iron-deficiency anaemia in pregnancy
Hypertension during pregnancy
- Alternative magnesium sulfate regimens for women with pre-eclampsia and eclampsia
- Anticonvulsant therapy for eclampsia
- Antihypertensive drug therapy for mild-to-moderate hypertension during pregnancy
- Antioxidants for preventing pre-eclampsia
- Antiplatelet agents for preventing pre-eclampsia and its complications
- Bed rest with or without hospitalization for hypertension during pregnancy
- Drugs for treatment of very high blood pressure during pregnancy
- Interventionist versus expectant care for severe pre-eclampsia before term
- Magnesium sulfate and other anticonvulsants for women with pre-eclampsia
Useful links
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GFMER
Link to obstetrics and gynaecology guidelines on the web -
Women's Health Specialist Library
UK NHS knowledge gateway to women's health -
MedlinePlus - Pregnancy
Consumer information from National Library of Medicine in the U.S.A.