Pre-eclampsia is a condition that occurs in pregnancy causing high blood pressure and…

Pre-eclampsia is a condition that occurs in pregnancy causing high blood pressure and other potential complications as a result. It is caused by the placenta and the only known cure is delivery of the baby, thus removal of the placenta. If pre-eclampsia if left untreated, it can become severe, turning into eclampsia causing seizures, organ failure and even death. . Initially, preeclampsia may present no symptoms; however, early signs, include: . high blood pressure (hypertension) protein in the urine (proteinuria) . In the majority of cases, the woman will not be aware of these two signs, and will only find out when a midwife observes her during an antenatal visit. . Although 6 to 8 percent of all pregnant women experience high blood pressure, it does not necessarily mean they have preeclampsia. The most telling sign is the presence of protein in the urine (usually 1+ or more, a trace can simply indicate a urine infection or contaminated bottle) . As the preeclampsia progresses, the woman may experience fluid retention (oedema), with swelling in the hands, feet, ankles, and face. . Swelling is a common part of pregnancy, especially during the third trimester, and tends to occur in the ankles and feet. Symptoms are typically milder first thing in the morning and build up during the day. This is not preeclampsia, in which oedema occurs suddenly and tends to be much more severe. Later on, the following signs and symptoms may develop: blurry vision, sometimes seeing flashing lightsheadaches, often severe, malaise, shortness of breath, pain just below the ribs on the right siderapid weight gain (caused by fluid retention) vomiting . If you experience any sudden onset of these symptoms including sudden onset swelling, be sure to mention it to your care provider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #midwifemarley #pregnancyproblems #obgyn #bloodpressure #preeclampsia #calmbirth #birthpartner #birthprep #childbirth #preggo #midwife #hypnosis #meditation #yogachallenge #prenatal #action #activebirth #positiveaffirmations #postnatalhealth #positivebirth #mumsinbusiness #wahm #bwib #supportsmallbusiness #pregnancy #prenataleducation #health #baby #newbor