Preeclampsia - health information

#Definition_of_risk_factors

🔹​​A brief overview:

It is a serious condition of pregnancy, usually characterized by high blood pressure, severe swelling, and the presence of protein in the urine.

- It occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy and up to six weeks after birth and affects both the mother and the fetus.

- No symptoms may be felt; Therefore, it is important to maintain vital examinations on a regular basis.

The only treatment for preeclampsia is childbirth, unless it is early. 

- It is important to maintain follow-up during pregnancy to prevent and control it. 

🔹Risk factors:

1- Growing old.

2- Family history.

3- Previous preeclampsia.

4- Chronic diseases (such as: high blood pressure, diabetes, kidneys). 

5- Pregnancy for the first time. 

6- Obesity. 

7- Polycystic ovary syndrome.

8- Pregnancy with twins or triplets.

9- Sickle cell anemia.

10- Immune disorders (such as: lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis).

*Preeclampsia - health information.

Danger of preeclampsia to the fetus and mother

Dear mother, we talked in a previous post about preeclampsia, its risk factors, and its most important symptoms. Today we talk about the dangers of preeclampsia on the pregnant mother and her fetus:

1. Lack of blood supply to the placenta. Preeclampsia affects the blood vessels that carry blood to the placenta. If not enough blood reaches the placenta, the fetus may suffer from a lack of oxygen and nutrients, which may cause low fetal weight, delayed growth, breathing difficulties, and premature birth. Read also: Everything that concerns you about premature birth and premature babies.

2. Early placental abruption. The rate of placental abruption increases in cases of preeclampsia, which may cause severe bleeding and destroy the placenta, which may cause danger to the life of the mother and fetus.

3. HELLP syndrome, which consists of broken red blood cells, high levels of liver enzymes, and a deficiency of platelets. This syndrome may threaten the life of the mother and fetus. The most common symptoms are nausea, vomiting, headache, and pain in the upper abdomen.

4. Convulsions associated with preeclampsia Preeclampsia may be accompanied by a change in the level of consciousness, convulsions, severe headaches, and dizziness, and this condition may cause damage to the brain, liver, and kidneys. If it continues without treatment, it may threaten the life of the mother and fetus. 

5. Cardiovascular problems Preeclampsia increases the possibility of developing cardiovascular problems in the future.