Preeclamsia, or pregnancy-induced hypertension, is a common condition affecting roughly 1 in 20 pregnant women in the U.S, characterized by fluid retention and high blood pressure. Preeclampsia can be dangerous to both mother and baby if left untreated, but, fortunately, severe complications are now rare thanks to advances in modern medicine. Some natural herbs and […]
Tag Archives: Preeclampsia
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Feb
Feb
At 32 weeks pregnant, my blood pressure was elevated, and my weight gain was through the roof. The doctor suspected that she was suffering from preeclampsia, a lethal pregnancy-induced condition. Fortunately, my body chose to push preeclampsia into preterm labor. Despite being given Breathene and Magnesium Sulfate, two medical treatments for preterm labor, my body […]
I was in my 18th week of pregnancy when, at my monthly doctor’s visit she took my blood pressure and stated, “Hmm, your pressure is a little high. I want to see you every two weeks from now on.” I really didn’t think anything of what she said, until she told me she was starting […]
When my doctor called me, just avoiding the point of my 9th month, I have preeclampsia and had to come to the hospital immediately, of course I didn’t ask anything. We discussed the possibility for weeks, and I had done everything I knew, that is, almost nothing. But my mother, who had three natural childbirths […]
Preeclampsia is a disorder that develops during pregnancy and affects somewhere around 8% of pregnant women. It has also been referred to as pregnancy-induced hypertension (or blood pressure), but one is only diagnosed with the disorder when she not only shows to have hypertension, but excess protein in the urine as well. Usually, preeclampsia comes […]
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Apr
Apr
Umbilical Hernia? I thought they had some children and grew up. I am an adult! I have never had stomach problems. A hernia? I am young and relatively healthy. I worked out and before I got pregnant I had very nice abs for the first time. I thought that I was in such a situation […]
Gestational diabetes is a condition that occurs in about 3 percent of pregnant women. The condition is characterized by elevated blood glucose levels during pregnancy, and after the baby is born the mom’s blood sugars usually return to normal. This condition is very serious and can lead to conditions such as preeclampsia, postmaturity of the […]