I. INTRODUCTION 1. Description of the Disease Pre-eclampsia is a medical condition where hypertension arises during pregnancy (pregnancy-induced hypertension) in association…

1. Effect of DHA & GLA in pregnancy 2. Essential fatty acid (EFA) They are polyunsaturated fatty acid needed by the body for maintenance of optimal health. They cannot…

Slide 1 Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy Aleksandra Rajewska PhD Chair and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Slide 2 Hypertensive disorders (HD) in pregnancy Affects…

Pregnancy – induced hypertension, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia Introduction The term ʻpregnancy – induced hypertensionʼ (PIH) suggests a disorder of blood pressure that…

Socio-demographic and obstetric factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women in Sokoto, North Western Nigeria Prof. Erhabor Osaro Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science,…

Chapter 13 Nutrition for a Life time Energy Needs During Pregnancy • 1st trimester – Balanced and adequate diet • 2nd and 3rd trimester – 350-450 extra kcal per day…