General Information
Additional information about risks and complications in pregnancy is available from the National Library of Medicine.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute offers information about high blood pressure in pregnancy, including an overview of high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and eclampsia and the importance of blood pressure control.
The NICHD has published additional information about gestational diabetes and how to manage this condition. Read more in one of the publications below.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ issues guidelines for the use of antiretroviral drugs in pregnancy to treat HIV/AIDS and prevent transmission of the virus. Fact sheets based on these guidelines are available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains statistics, guidelines, and background information about pregnancy and pregnancy risks, including the dangers of drinking during pregnancy.
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a member organization of women’s health specialists that maintains information about pregnancy and complications of pregnancy. Read more below about certain conditions of pregnancy that can elevate risk.
Please note: Links to organizations and information included on this page do not indicate endorsement from the NICHD, NIH, or HHS.