Pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia Also known as toxemia, pre-eclampsia is a condition that some women in the second half of pregnancy. The symptoms are: high blood pressure, a swelling that did not go (no, not the stomach! Swelling in the hands, feet and face), and large amounts of protein in urine.Is dangerous? May be. High blood pressure can kill, and pre-eclampsia may be the amount of blood through the placenta so that the air and the food that reaches your baby, leading to low birth weight and other problems.Who likely in danger ? Pre-eclampsia often runs in families, so that if your mother or sister had the condition, will be in jeopardy. How are women who are overweight (BMI greater than 30), or in two extreme age - adolescents and women for 40 years. Most at risk are women who have pre-eclampsia during a previous pregnancy.The symptoms High blood pressure: generally defined as a reading higher than 140/90. However, if you usually have low blood pressure, an increase of less than 140/90 may indicate that they are in danger. You can blood pressure gauge from your pharmacist if you want the baseline, once you know you pregnant.Swelling: Some swelling is normal during pregnancy, and you find it difficult to wear a ring for the duration. Swelling or edema that may cause conce is caused by excess fluid, and usually in the face, legs and hands. Press your thumb in swelling, when the retu is for a few seconds after the thumb, the nurse to tell your next prenatal visit.Protein urine: This is not a symptom, it is possible or placed under surveillance. They are tested at every check-up.Sudden prenatal weight: the increase of your weight over 2 kilos in a week or 6 pounds in one month, the alarm bells. If your weight increases in this type of sentence, not diet or try to lose weight. 'Say your prenatal experts, it is important that they know, and let the nurse or doctor will assess whether you have probably preeclampsia.Headaches: If you suffer from migraine headaches that are not exempt from over-the-counter painkillers (not aspirin), contact your doctor immediately.Vomiting: The nausea that occurs all mothers experience in early pregnancy and goes away. If you suddenly vomiting in the second half of pregnancy, contact your doctor. Of course, this is just an error, but your doctor will check your blood pressure and urine tests to see if you have other symptoms of preeclampsia.Treatment The best way to protect you and the baby for delivery, but that will not be considered if it is too soon. Until then you are prescribed bed rest and medicine to lower blood pressure, and frequent monitoring of the child, with hospitalisation.This can be frustrating, since most women with pre-eclampsia does not feel ill.It is the likelihood of your child at the beginning, is induced labor or a Caesarean .******************************* ****** ************************* ** Author: Tony and Katy Luck, a site with advice on everything related ************************************************** **************