Fainting during Pregnancy Can Be a Sign of Problems for both Mother and Baby (IMAGE)

University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Fainting during Pregnancy Can Be a Sign of Problems for both Mother and Baby

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Cardiology researcher Padma Kaul said she wants to see fainting included with other pregnancy-induced conditions like pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes as a warning sign for mothers' cardiovascular health.

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Padma Kaul

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