Pre-eclampsia

Identifying Pre-eclampsia Getty Images Pre-eclampsia, or dangerously high blood pressure, occurs in 5% to 8% of pregnancies.

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Pre-eclampsia, or dangerously high blood pressure, occurs in 5% to 8% of pregnancies; obese and diabetic women in their first pregnancy are at highest risk.

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Pre-eclampsia: Researchers developed and tested a model that allows doctors to identify pregnant women at increased risk of major complications from pre-eclampsia, which is a leading cause of maternal deaths, according to a report in The Lancet.

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For more information, see “Pre-eclampsia / Hypertension,” page 140.

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth THE BOSTON WOMEN’S HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE 2008

Pre-eclampsia is a condition characterized by maternal high blood pressure and protein in the urine see page 55.

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth THE BOSTON WOMEN’S HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE 2008

Pre-eclampsia is a condition characterized by maternal high blood pressure and protein in the urine see page 55.

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth THE BOSTON WOMEN’S HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE 2008

For more information, see “Pre-eclampsia / Hypertension,” page 140.

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth THE BOSTON WOMEN’S HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE 2008

Pre-eclampsia is not in itself a reason for a cesarean birth.

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth THE BOSTON WOMEN’S HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE 2008

Pre-eclampsia is not in itself a reason for a cesarean birth.

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth THE BOSTON WOMEN’S HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE 2008

Pre-eclampsia has the potential to lead to serious problems during pregnancy.

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth THE BOSTON WOMEN’S HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE 2008