Bilirubin is a naturally occurring yellow pigment that forms when red blood cells break down. GS is a genetic condition whereby a single gene mutation prevents the liver from properly removing bilirubin from the blood. Between 5 â 10% of the population may have GS, but around one-third donât have symptoms.1.
High blood pressure can harm the mother's kidneys and other organs, and it can cause low birth weight and early delivery. In the most serious cases, the mother develops preeclampsia-or toxemia of pregnancy--which can threaten the lives of both the mother and the fetus.
38 The most serious risk factor for maternal depression is a previous episode of prenatal or postpartum depression. Approximately 50 to 62 percent of women with a history of postpartum depression and 33 percent of women with a history of perinatal depression will experience depression during or after a next pregnancy. Maternal depression can lead to serious health risks for both the mother and infant, increasing the risk for costly complications during birth and causing long-lasting or even permanent effects on child development and well-being.