Have A Happy Pregnancy

With Regular Screening And Monitoring
Mothers Can Reduce Pregnancy Complications

Preeclampsia Crisis Card

Symptoms Of Preeclampsia^[4]

High blood pressure
High level of protein in urine
Swelling in the hands, feet and legs
Sudden and rapid weight gain
Pain in the abdomen and severe headaches
Excessive dizziness and nausea
Changes in vision

Risk Factors^[4]

Causes of preeclampsia are not known, however, women with the following issues are more likely to develop this condition.

High Blood Pressure
Before Pregnancy

Having A Family History Of Preeclampsia

A Prior History Of Preeclampsia

Obesity

Having More Than One
Baby In Pregnancy

A History Of Diabetes, Lupus,
Arthritis Or Kidney Diseases

Impact On The Baby^[5]

Preeclampsia reduces the blood flow to the placenta, which causes a range of issues:

Smaller babies
Respiratory distress
Brain haemorrhage

Impact On The Mother^[6]

Preeclampsia may cause the following complications in women before and during birth.

Seizures
Stroke
Fluid retention in the lungs
Kidney Failure

Diagonosis And Treatment^[7]

Preeclampsia can be controlled and managed to keep the mother and child relatively safe. Bed rest, high-blood pressure management, regular blood and urine test and ultrasound are suggested to avoid complications and manage disease. Patients may opt for blood tests that diagnose preeclampsia and predict maternal and fetal adverse outcomes.