Miracle baby born months early survives against tremendous odds Aug 25, 2009
The baby's mother developed a condition called HELLP Syndrome. This is why doctor's say early and frequent prenatal care with your obstetrician is important. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Induced Labor May Improve Outcome in Risky Pregnancies Aug 5, 2009
The two groups were compared on a number of measures that the researchers labeled as poor maternal outcome, including death, eclampsia, pulmonary edema, progression to severe high blood pressure, major post-birth bleeding (loss of a liter or more of blood), and what's known as HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelet, or red blood cell, count) ... "Our finding that induction of labor was associated with a reduced risk of severe hypertension or HELLP syndrome and... (MEDLINEplus)
Hospitals help tiny baby overcome odds Jun 24, 2009
The drama began when Rebecca Mosqueda of Chandler was 28 weeks' pregnant and suddenly developed HELLP syndrome, a life-threatening complication. "They said my blood pressure was through the roof," she recalled. (AZCentral)
Joy Comes to Washougal, Washington Apr 29, 2009
It is still unclear if the cause of her death was HELLP syndrome. Neither of the twins, Cohen and Kiersten, survived. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
