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What is preeclampsia?
Many symptoms of preeclampsia, like weight gain and edema, can be normal in a perfectly healthy pregnancy.
What causes preeclampsia?
Will preeclampsia affect my baby?
One of the biggest risks for little ones is that the condition may result in apreterm delivery.
And most of the time, women with preeclampsia go on to have healthy babies.
When does preeclampsia start and end?
Regular prenatal care is the best way to catch preeclampsia in its early stages.
Your doctor is not looking for one symptom but a pattern of symptoms.
Protein in the urine, for example, is a symptom but it doesnt necessarily mean you have preeclampsia.
Can taking low-dose aspirin reduce the risk of preeclampsia?
For some moms-to-be, low-dose aspirin mayhelp reduce preeclampsia risk.
But because its not right for everyone, you shouldnt start taking aspirin without speaking with your OB/GYN first.
Before then, treatments to manage preeclampsia depend on the severity of the condition.
Managing the condition helps reduce the risk of organ damage and other more serious complications.
There really is nothing [you might do] to prevent preeclampsia, Dr. Wu says.
Untreated preeclampsia can also lead to HELLP syndrome, which can result in complications, including liver damage.
It also increases your chances of developing preeclampsia in subsequent pregnancies.
Most cases of preeclampsia resolve at babys birth.
Its more common in those who had preeclampsia during pregnancy.
Postpartum preeclampsiasymptoms are similar to those youd experience during pregnancy (including high blood pressure and vision changes).
Its essential to let your doctor know if you notice these symptoms.
Your doctor will likely treat you with blood pressure medications along with magnesium sulfate to prevent seizures.
