What is Preeclampsia?
Preeclampsia is recurrent high blood pressure that develops during pregnancy or the postpartum period. It is often associated with high levels of protein in your urine.
Symptoms associated with Preeclampsia:
Other medical complications of preeclampsia are decreased blood platelets, issues with the kidneys or liver, fluid in the lungs, or signs of brain trouble such as seizures, vision problems, and stroke. Preeclampsia can also decrease blood flow to the placenta, which can lead to premature delivery and low birth weight infants.
If left untreated, preeclampsia can cause serious complications including death, for both mom and baby. It is important to note that most women, when properly treated for preeclampsia, are able to deliver healthy infants and fully recover. However they may have a heightened risk for cardiovascular disease in the future.