what are the dangers of preeclampsia?
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Preeclampsia can cause your blood pressure to rise and put you at risk of brain injury. It can impair kidney and liver function, and cause blood clotting problems, pulmonary edema (fluid on the lungs), seizures and, in severe forms or left untreated, maternal and infant death.
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The risk of preeclampsia is higher for very young pregnant women as well as pregnant women older than 35. Race. Black women have a higher risk of developing preeclampsia than women of other races.
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["Rubella (German measles). Having rubella during pregnancy can cause problems in your baby's heart development. ... ", 'Diabetes. ... ', 'Medications. ... ', 'Drinking alcohol during pregnancy. ... ', 'Smoking. ... ', 'Heredity.']
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['Developing gestational diabetes.', 'Developing preeclampsia.', 'Having a complication with the placenta (such as placenta previa)', 'Having preterm labor.', 'Having a longer labor.', 'Needing a C-section.', 'Being induced.']
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Your risk for other complications increases This is one of the reasons women over 40 are at higher risk for pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure and protein in the urine during pregnancy, which can be life-threatening) and gestational diabetes (abnormally high blood sugar during pregnancy).
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Women with a positive MTHFR gene mutation may have an increased risk of complications during pregnancy which include miscarriages, pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), and the inability to conceive. Also, the MTHFR variant increases the risk of spina bifida and anencephaly in the child.
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The main symptom of postpartum preeclampsia is high blood pressure (140/90 millimeters of mercury — mm Hg). Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg. Other common symptoms include: New or unusual headaches (can be severe)
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['Placental Insufficiency.', 'Placental Abruption.', 'Fetal Infection.', 'Genetic Abnormalities of the fetus.', 'Congenital Anomalies of the fetus.', 'Fetomaternal Hemorrhage.', 'Umbilical Cord Complications.']
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Bleeding also is a risk because preeclampsia can affect cells called platelets, which are needed for your blood to clot. Additionally, many women experience headaches and vision abnormalities due to changes in the brain. Once preeclampsia has been diagnosed, it can be “cured” only by delivery of the baby.
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['Maternal weight less than 100 pounds.', 'Poor nutrition during pregnancy.', 'Birth defects or chromosomal abnormalities.', 'Use of drugs, cigarettes, and/or alcohol.', 'Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)', 'Placental abnormalities.']
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['being overweight or obese.', 'not getting enough physical activity.', 'smoking.', 'drinking alcohol.', 'first-time pregnancy.', 'a family history of pregnancy-related hypertension.', 'carrying more than one child.', 'age (over 35)']
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['Decreased blood flow to the placenta. ... ', 'Placental abruption. ... ', 'Intrauterine growth restriction. ... ', 'Injury to your other organs. ... ', 'Premature delivery. ... ', 'Future cardiovascular disease.']
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Preeclampsia can happen as early as 20 weeks into pregnancy, but that's rare. Symptoms often begin after 34 weeks. In a few cases, symptoms develop after birth, usually within 48 hours of delivery.
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Shortness of breath, a racing pulse, mental confusion, a heightened sense of anxiety, and a sense of impending doom can be symptoms of preeclampsia. If these symptoms are new to you, they could indicate an elevated blood pressure, or more rarely, fluid collecting in your lungs (pulmonary edema).
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In addition to swelling (also called edema), protein in the urine, and high blood pressure, preeclampsia symptoms include: Weight gain over 1 or 2 days because of a large increase in bodily fluid. Belly pain, especially in the upper right side. Severe headaches.
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Cabergoline Pregnancy Warnings -Avoid use in pregnant patients with hypertension including preeclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hypertension unless potential benefit is judged to outweigh the possible risk.
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Any woman can develop high blood pressure during their pregnancy, but you are at increased risk if: you have had pre-eclampsia before. close relatives have had pre-eclampsia. you have a medical condition such as kidney disease, diabetes or chronic hypertension.