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PREECLAMPSIA: EVERYTHING NEED TO KNOW

PREECLAMPSIA: EVERYTHING NEED TO KNOW

Preeclampsia is a condition during pregnancy when a women have high blood pressure and possibly protein in their urine. Preeclampsia usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy which might be fatal for both mother and baby if left untreated and can damage other organ systems of mother.

Effects Of Preeclampsia On Mother & Baby:

Mother:

If untreated,

Might damage vital organs like kidney, liver and brain.

Also, can cause seizures and strokes.

Baby:

Pre term labour

Placental abruption

Fetal malformation

Risk Factors For Preeclampsia:

History of preeclampsia

Chronic hypertension

Being pregnant for the first time

Being a teen or women over 40

Overweight

Having babies less than 2 years apart or more than 10 years apart

Carrying more than one baby

In-vitro fertilization.

Symptoms:

Severe headache

Blurry vision

Malaise

Nausea or vomiting

Decrease in urine output

Impair liver function

Decrease level of platelets in blood.

Prevention:

If overweight then loose it

If have chronic hypertension then control blood pressure

Avoid smoking and alcohol

Add exercise in routine

Avoid junk food

Drink at least 3ltrs of water

Does Preeclampsia Improve After Delivery?

Generally, after delivery preeclampsia goes away and sometimes lasts for few weeks that require medications. Preeclampsia might be dangerous for those who develop it early in pregnancy, it may cause hypertension and heart disease later in life.

 

Reference:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/preeclampsia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355745

https://www.premierhealth.com/faq/what-effects-can-preeclampsia-have-on-mom-and-baby-?__cf_chl_captcha_tk__=pmd_KD6qRkD1mfUdfLNskkIrtM1NXoH0BnubxfilGlRPPVk-1631702847-0-gqNtZGzNAvujcnBszQg9

https://www.webmd.com/baby/preeclampsia-eclampsia?__cf_chl_captcha_tk__=pmd_B0OSB9qXbV7kea0Zj1T4XFAGl4R287pc99GHQJtEY64-1631704102-0-gqNtZGzNAtCjcnBszRBR

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17952-preeclampsia?__cf_chl_captcha_tk__=pmd_drAPss6F7H4xumHDqflvtjRGGuKel34Xhh_BFobRysw-1631774295-0-gqNtZGzNAuWjcnBszQn9