What is

Preeclampsia? Prevention

Preeclampsia is a serious blood
pressure condition that
develops during pregnancy.
People with preeclampsia
often have high blood pressure
(hypertension) and high levels
of protein in their urine
(proteinuria).
Preeclampsia typically
develops after the 20th week
of pregnancy. It can also
affect other organs in the
body and be dangerous for
both the mom and her
developing fetus.
Preeclampsia can lead to
eclampsia, a serious condition
that can have health risks for
mom and baby and, in rare
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cases, cause death. If your
preeclampsia leads to seizures,
you have eclampsia.
Medication
The best clinical evidence for
prevention of preeclampsia is
Preeclampsia
the use of low-dose aspirin.
Your primary care provider
may recommend taking an 81-
milligram aspirin tablet daily
after 12 weeks of pregnancy if
you have one high-risk factor
for preeclampsia or more than
one moderate-risk factor.
It's important that you talk
with your provider before
taking any medications,
vitamins or supplements to
make sure it's safe for you.
Lifestyle and healthy choices
Before you become pregnant,
especially if you've had
preeclampsia before, it's a
good idea to be as healthy as
you can be. Talk to your
provider about managing any
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Signs and Symptoms Risk Factors Complications

Conditions that are linked to a

Along with high blood pressure, Complications of preeclampsia
preeclampsia signs and higher risk of preeclampsia may include:
symptoms may include: include: Fetal growth restriction.
Excess protein in urine Preeclampsia in a previous Preeclampsia affects the
(proteinuria) or other signs of pregnancy arteries carrying blood to
kidney problems Being pregnant with more the placenta. If the placenta
Decreased levels of platelets than one baby doesn't get enough blood,
in blood (thrombocytopenia) Chronic high blood pressure the baby may receive
Increased liver enzymes that (hypertension) inadequate blood and oxygen
indicate liver problems Type 1 or type 2 diabetes and fewer nutrients. This can
Severe headaches before pregnancy lead to slow growth known
Changes in vision, including Kidney disease as fetal growth restriction.
temporary loss of vision, Autoimmune disorders Preterm birth. Preeclampsia
blurred vision or light Use of in vitro fertilization may lead to an unplanned
sensitivity preterm birth delivery
Shortness of breath, caused Conditions that are associated before 37 weeks. Also,
by fluid in the lungs with a moderate risk of planned preterm birth is a
Pain in the upper belly, developing preeclampsia include: primary treatment for
usually under the ribs on the First pregnancy with current preeclampsia.
right side partner Placental abruption.
Nausea or vomiting Obesity Preeclampsia increases your
Family history of risk of placental abruption.
Weight gain and swelling (edema) preeclampsia With this condition, the
are typical during healthy Maternal age of 35 or older placenta separates from the
pregnancies. However, sudden Complications in a previous inner wall of the uterus
weight gain or a sudden pregnancy before delivery. Severe
appearance of edema More than 10 years since abruption can cause heavy
particularly in your face and previous pregnancy bleeding, which can be life-
hands may be a sign of threatening for both the
preeclampsia. mother and baby.