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Pre eclampsia (pronounced as "pre-ee-clamp
see-ah"), which is also called toxemia, is when a pregnant
woman develops high blood pressure and proteinuria during pregnancy. Pre-eclampsia is derived from a Greek word 'eklampsis' meaning ‘sudden flashing’.  Affecting at least 5 percent of all pregnancies, it is a complex condition characterized by high blood pressure, swelling in the limbs or face, and protein in the urine. Pre-eclampsia can prevent the placenta from getting enough blood. If the placenta does not get enough blood, the baby gets less essential nutrients. This can cause low birth weight and other problems for the baby. Pre-eclampsia can be mild or severe, and progress slowly or rapidly. This condition mostly manifests after 37 weeks of pregnancy, but it can develop any time during the second half pregnancy i.e. after the 20th week. It can also show up during labor or after delivery. The exact cause of pre-eclampsia is not known. The high blood pressure can affect the brain, kidneys, liver, and lungs. If the woman develops seizures or coma, the condition is known as eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia can be diagnosed with the help of blood pressure readings taken at regular intervals and urine test for proteins. Delivery by caesarean section is the most preferred treatment for pre-eclampsia, if the fetus has grown enough to survive outside the womb. |
Latest Publication and Research on Pre Eclampsia - Updated on 04/18/2013.
Umbilical cord and fifth-day serum vaspin concentrations in small-, appropriate-, and large-for-gestational age neonates. - Published by PubMed
L-arginine-nitric oxide pathway and oxidative stress in plasma and platelets of patients with pre-eclampsia. - Published by PubMed
Anorectal malformations and pregnancy-related disorders: a registry-based case-control study in 17 European regions. - Published by PubMed
Initiation of aspirin in early gestation for the prevention of pre-eclampsia. - Published by PubMed
Initiation of aspirin in early gestation for the prevention of pre-eclampsia. - Published by PubMed
Umbilical cord and fifth-day serum vaspin concentrations in small-, appropriate-, and large-for-gestational age neonates. - Published by PubMed
L-arginine-nitric oxide pathway and oxidative stress in plasma and platelets of patients with pre-eclampsia. - Published by PubMed
Anorectal malformations and pregnancy-related disorders: a registry-based case-control study in 17 European regions. - Published by PubMed
Initiation of aspirin in early gestation for the prevention of pre-eclampsia. - Published by PubMed
Initiation of aspirin in early gestation for the prevention of pre-eclampsia. - Published by PubMed
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My name is David Papandreas and I conceived a Mom and Dad's Guide to Preeclampsia while my incredible wife and I found ourselves searching helplessly on the internet for what to expect. It was amazing that the websites only discussed the characteristics that define preeclampsia and offer no practical knowledge. Pregnant with our first child, we were scared not knowing what this meant and how we would react to the diagnosis.
Now, 9 months after our baby was born happy, healthy, and whole, we want to share our story and inspire the 400,000 pregnant ladies every year in the U.S. that develop preeclampsia. The book features useful tips, strategies and real stories to help others deal with the condition.