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Understanding Preeclampsia
What is preeclampsia?
Once known as toxemia, it is caused by a defect in the placenta
which causes a pregnant woman's blood pressure to rise,
endangering mother and baby. Affecting about 7% all pregnancies,
it is the most common of the serious complications of pregnancy.
About one in 50 women are afflicted by severe preeclampsia.
In severe cases, preeclampsia can be very dangerous to both
mother and baby. The mother could develop seizures and, due to
the possibility of a low platelet count caused by the disease,
could hemorrhage. In the meantime the baby would be living in a
hostile environment due to the elevated blood pressure. There
would be a reduced level of blood flow to the baby, which would
result in a reduced flow of oxygen and nourishment.
Am I at risk of preeclampsia?
Those most at risk are women with family histories of
preeclampsia, long-standing high blood pressure or kidney
disease, pregnancy-induced diabetes, autoimmune diseases such as
systemic lupus, and those over 40 years old.
When in pregnancy does preeclampsia occur?
Preeclampsia is a disease that usually afflicts the second half
of pregnancy, usually within the last weeks of a woman's term.
In certain cases, such as those with risk factors, it can occur
much earlier.
What are the symptoms of preeclampsia?
Some symptoms include blurred vision, headaches, upper- right
abdominal pain, swelling in the hands or face, infrequent
urination, and rapid weight gain. Unfortunately, many of these
symptoms are not specific only to preeclampsia; many of them are
also associated with a normal pregnancy. Because of this, it is
important to talk to your doctor about
preeclampsia to be sure.
The most common indicator of preeclampsia is an elevation in
blood pressure. For some women, a blood pressure of 130/80 can
signal the condition, while others may not be diagnosed until
their blood pressure is much higher. It all depends on the base
blood pressure. If the upper number goes up by 30 or if the
bottom number goes up by 15, preeclampsia is suspected.
How will my doctor be sure?
Blood tests can be done, and preeclampsia can be indicated by a
low platelet count or abnormal liver or kidney test results.
Protein in the woman's urine can also lead to diagnosis of the
situation.
Is there a cure?
Preeclampsia is curable only by delivery. In severe cases, the
doctor may insist on a caesarian section. Delivery of babies
early due to preeclampsia includes an added risk of death due to
prematurity.
Will preeclampsia reoccur?
About ten percent of women will have preeclampsia in a
subsequent pregnancy. The chances of reoccurrence increase in
women with high risk factors.
Are there any permanent side effects?
There are no long term effects associated with preeclampsia.
About ten percent of women with preeclampsia may have high blood
pressure for a few weeks after delivery. Although it may cause
very high blood pressure during pregnancy, preeclampsia is not a
predictor of high blood pressure later in life.
About the author:
Susan Tanner is a wife and mother of three. She is also the
editor of pregnancy-guide.net. Pregnancy-Guide is an online
community for mothers to find support and valuable information.
Please visit Pregnancy-Guide at http://www.pregnancy-guide.net
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