PREECLAMPSIA
PRE- ECLAMSIA IS A CONDITION THAT OCCURS DURING PREGNANCY.
& THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD & AFFECTS BOTH THE MOTHER & THE
UNBORN BABY .
Affecting at least 5-8% of all pregnabcies , it is a rapidly progressive
condition characterized by high blood preesure & the presence of
protein in the urine . swelling , sudden weight gain , headache &
changes in vision are important symptoms ; however , some some
women with rapidly advancing disease report few symptoms.
Typically , pre- eclampsia occurs after 20 weeks gestation ( in the
late 2nd / 3rd trimesters or middle to late pregnancy) & up to six
weeks postpartum (afterdelivery ) through in rare cases it can occur
earlier than 20 week . proper prenatal care is essential to diagnose
& manage pre-eclampsia .
HELLP syndrome & eclampsia ( seizures ) are other varients of
preeclampsia .
Globally , pre-eclampsia & other hypertensive disorders of
pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal & infant illness & death .
by conservative estimates , these disorders are responsible for
76,000 maternal & 500,000 infant deaths each year.
INDICATORS OF PRE-ECLAMPSIA
HIGH BLOOD PREESUR (HYPERTENTION)
High blood preesure during pregnancy is one of the biggest red flags
that preeclampsia may be developing & even if it’s not a symptoms
, of preeclampsia , it can still be sign of a problem . high blood
pressure is traditionally defined as blood preesure of 140/90 or
greater , measured on two separate occasions six hours aprt .
during pregnabcy , a rise in a the lower number (diastolic) of 15
degree or more , or a rise in the upper number ( systolic )of 30
degree or more can also be a cause for.
PROTEIN IN YOUR URINE( PROTEINURIA)
PROTEINURIA , ANOTHER SIGN OF PREECLAMPSIA , IT’S THE
RESULT OF PROTEIN , normally confined to the blood by the
filtering role of your kidney , spilling into tour urine . this is
because preeclampsia temporarily damages this ‘’filter ‘ . a filter
dipstick test of your urine at each prenatal cheak-up can screen
for proteinuria , through more sophisticated equipment that can
be set up in clinic & medical officers may be used in the future .
Dark yellow urine is usually the result of low fluid intake & may
be associated with dehydration . however , urine that looks dark ,
reddish or the colour of cola may be indicate a problem . if you
observe this , contact you’re your health care provider .
Swelling
A certain amount of swelling is normal during pregnancy . unless
you’re one of a lucky few , you may notice a little extra puffiness
In your feet. Oedema , on the other hand , is the accumulation of
excess fluid ,& can be be a concern when when it occurs in your
face , around your eyes or in your hands . if you think your face is
PRE- ECLAMSIA IS A CONDITION THAT OCCURS DURING PREGNANCY.
& THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD & AFFECTS BOTH THE MOTHER & THE
UNBORN BABY .
Affecting at least 5-8% of all pregnabcies , it is a rapidly progressive
condition characterized by high blood preesure & the presence of
protein in the urine . swelling , sudden weight gain , headache &
changes in vision are important symptoms ; however , some some
women with rapidly advancing disease report few symptoms.
Typically , pre- eclampsia occurs after 20 weeks gestation ( in the
late 2nd / 3rd trimesters or middle to late pregnancy) & up to six
weeks postpartum (afterdelivery ) through in rare cases it can occur
earlier than 20 week . proper prenatal care is essential to diagnose
& manage pre-eclampsia .
HELLP syndrome & eclampsia ( seizures ) are other varients of
preeclampsia .
Globally , pre-eclampsia & other hypertensive disorders of
pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal & infant illness & death .
by conservative estimates , these disorders are responsible for
76,000 maternal & 500,000 infant deaths each year.
INDICATORS OF PRE-ECLAMPSIA
HIGH BLOOD PREESUR (HYPERTENTION)
High blood preesure during pregnancy is one of the biggest red flags
that preeclampsia may be developing & even if it’s not a symptoms
, of preeclampsia , it can still be sign of a problem . high blood
pressure is traditionally defined as blood preesure of 140/90 or
greater , measured on two separate occasions six hours aprt .
during pregnabcy , a rise in a the lower number (diastolic) of 15
degree or more , or a rise in the upper number ( systolic )of 30
degree or more can also be a cause for.
PROTEIN IN YOUR URINE( PROTEINURIA)
PROTEINURIA , ANOTHER SIGN OF PREECLAMPSIA , IT’S THE
RESULT OF PROTEIN , normally confined to the blood by the
filtering role of your kidney , spilling into tour urine . this is
because preeclampsia temporarily damages this ‘’filter ‘ . a filter
dipstick test of your urine at each prenatal cheak-up can screen
for proteinuria , through more sophisticated equipment that can
be set up in clinic & medical officers may be used in the future .
Dark yellow urine is usually the result of low fluid intake & may
be associated with dehydration . however , urine that looks dark ,
reddish or the colour of cola may be indicate a problem . if you
observe this , contact you’re your health care provider .
Swelling
A certain amount of swelling is normal during pregnancy . unless
you’re one of a lucky few , you may notice a little extra puffiness
In your feet. Oedema , on the other hand , is the accumulation of
excess fluid ,& can be be a concern when when it occurs in your
face , around your eyes or in your hands . if you think your face is
