Genetic conflict may play a role in pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, as well as developmental disorders.
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Reducing maternal deaths in developing countries relies on the ability of health systems to swiftly identify and manage women at high risk.
Symptoms of pre-eclampsia, including high blood pressure, usually resolve by about two months after the birth. But some health problems can develop later.
Pre-eclampsia can be dangerous for expectant mothers, but there are ways to monitor and minimise the risks.
Health benefits come with regular sexual contact with the same male partner before pregnancy commences.
An incredibly complex and important organ in its own right, the placenta is only found in mammals. And how it functions has the potential to have profound effects on the lifelong health of the developing foetus.
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Reproductive Health, University of Adelaide
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Program Manager, Global Women's Health
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Professor and Director, Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide
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Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Associate professor, UNSW Sydney
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Lecturer, Nutrition & Dietetics, Griffith University
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Early career researcher, University of Newcastle
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PhD Candidate, University of KwaZulu-Natal
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Assistant Professor of Psychological Science, Boise State University
