A dangerous and sometimes asymptomatic condition, preeclampsia can be deadly. Let’s talk about some of the warning signs and what you can do to lessen your risk.
By fertility expert and OBGYN Dr. Kenosha Gleaton
1. Preeclampsia affects 2 to 8% of all pregnancies
Preeclampsia is diagnosed in women with previously normal blood pressure, who after 20 weeks of gestation show a systolic blood pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher, or a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mm HG or higher along with proteinuria, or protein in the urine.
Preeclampsia often develops quickly, so some symptoms to watch for include:
- Persistent headaches
- Shortness of breath
- Blurry vision or other changes in eyesight
- Pain the abdomen or shoulder
- Swelling in the face or hands
- Sudden weight gain
- Extreme nausea and vomiting in the later half of pregnancy
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