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What Is Preeclampsia?

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/hbp_preg.htm

Preeclampsia is a condition that typically starts after the 20th week of pregnancy and is related to increased blood pressure and protein in the mother’s urine (as a result of kidney problems). Preeclampsia affects the placenta, and it can …

Preeclampsia Foundation Forums – How can they do this??

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Shannon, we have the same little orange man, and hate them with a passion! I can’t wait for the contract time to be up so we can switch. The reception we get on our phones (both mine and DH) is horrible, and calls get dropped literally ever…

How to Prevent Preeclampsia

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･ 1 Make certain that attend all of your pre-natal and post-natal appointments with your obstetrician…. ･ 2 Closely monitor your diet watching your food and beverage intake. Get at least eight glasses of water… ･ 3 Rest as frequently as…

Related Questions Answered on Y!Answers

what health problems does preeclampsia cause to the unborn baby?

Q: my sister in law is 36 weeks and 2 days and she’s at the hospital with mild preeclampsia, her blood pressure is high, what can happen to the baby?

A: Pre-eclampsia is a problem with the placenta which shows itself by causing the maternal blood pressure to rise and the mothers kidneys put under strain causing protein to be deposited into her urine. Since it’s a placenal problem, obviously this is not good for the baby as it can restrict blood flow- oxygen and nutrients- getting to the baby. She’s in the best place right now, they can monitor her closely and whip baby out if mum is struggling, but yes- best to keep her BP down by not stressing her out! The only way to cure it is to deliver the placenta and thus the baby, but they need to weigh up all the factors such as the baby’s development versus the mothers condition before they decide when that is best.In rare (and usually undiagnosed) cases, a mother can develop full-blown eclampsia which results in convulsions and in extreme cases death, but I re-iterate, this is rare. If you SIL has ‘mild’ pre-eclampsia then her and baby’s prognosis is likely to be very good ♥

Does swollen feet automatically mean preeclampsia?

Q: I’ll be 26 weeks on Monday and I’ve just noticed that my feet are slightly swollen. It’s not super noticeable. In fact, I don’t think anyone else would notice, but I asked my mom and boyfriend if they thought they looked swollen and they said yes. But it’s only a little.What are other symptoms of preeclampsia? Would my doctor know by now if I have it based on my blood pressure or does that have nothing to do with preeclampsia? Thanks.

A: Pre-eclampsia is a fancy name for gestational high blood pressure to put it simply.Symptoms include swollen feet, hands and face. Your blood pressure will be high and they will notice that at your monthly check-up. And when they have you pee in a cup, they are checking for protein. Protein in urine is a tell-tale sign of pre-ecplampsia.Sometimes it’s nothing to worry about. Sometimes it can cause tons of complications during labor.But, swelling during pregnancy is usually very normal. If it’s only a little bit, I wouldn’t worry. Water retention can also be caused from too much sodium intake. Also, drinking more water will help with swelling too. And if you’re just sitting back and relaxing, prop your feet up. That will also help. Good luck. 🙂

How often does a preeclampsia relapse occur after delivery? Safe to have a Rubella vaccine after delivery?

Q: I delivered at 34 weeks, was monitored closely and then discharged 3 days later (without a BP medicine). The day of discharge they talked me into a Rubella vaccine. Strangely enough I relapsed that evening and was rushed back into the hospital with elevated protein levels and BP 182/128! Could it have been the shot?

A: I probably was the shot. Preeclampsia is called “Pre” because it occurs before delivery, not after.