Pre-eclampsia - Pregnancy-Related Condition
Pre-eclampsia FAQ
What causes pre-eclampsia?
Although the exact cause of pre-eclampsia is not known, it's thought to occur when there's a problem with the placenta, the organ that links the baby's blood supply to the mother's. If you're diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, you should be referred for an assessment by a specialist, usually in hospital.
When does pre-eclampsia occur?
Pre-eclampsia rarely happens before the 20th week of pregnancy. Although less common, the condition can also develop for the first time in the first 4 weeks after birth. Most people only experience mild symptoms, but it's important to manage the condition in case severe symptoms or complications develop.
What is pre-eclampsia & how is it diagnosed?
Pre-eclampsia is a condition that affects between 1-5 in 100 pregnant women. It is usually diagnosed in the second half of pregnancy, during labour or soon after you have given birth. Signs of pre-eclampsia include having high blood pressure (hypertension) and protein in your urine (proteinuria).
What is pre-eclampsia & how does it affect a pregnant woman?
Pre-eclampsia is a condition that affects some pregnant women, usually during the second half of pregnancy (from 20 weeks) or soon after their baby is delivered. Early signs of pre-eclampsia include having high blood pressure (hypertension) and protein in your urine (proteinuria).
When does pre-eclampsia come on?
Pre-eclampsia is a condition where you have high blood pressure (hypertension) and lose too much protein from your kidneys into your urine. Pre-eclampsia usually comes on some time after the 20th week of your pregnancy and is usually gone within six weeks of you giving birth. Pre-eclampsia can cause complications for the mother and baby.
Is eclampsia a life threatening condition?
There's a risk that the mother will develop fits called "eclampsia". These fits can be life threatening for the mother and baby, but they're rare. Pre-eclampsia is a condition that affects some pregnant women, usually during the second half of pregnancy (from around 20 weeks) or soon after their baby is delivered.
Pre-eclampsia References
If you want to know more about Pre-eclampsia, consider exploring links below:
What Is Pre-eclampsia
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pre-eclampsia/
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/preeclampsia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355745
- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17952-preeclampsia
- https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/pregnancy-complications/pre-eclampsia-information-and-support
- https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/pre-eclampsia/
- https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/hypertension-in-pregnancy/management/pre-eclampsia/
- https://www.webmd.com/baby/what-is-preeclampsia
- https://www.nct.org.uk/pregnancy/worries-and-discomforts/pregnancy-related-conditions/pre-eclampsia-your-questions-answered
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