Preeclampsia and postpartum eclampsia

Epidemiology of preeclampsia: impact of obesity. Arun Jeyabalan

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific disorder that affects 2–8% of all pregnancies and remains a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Diagnosis is based on new onset of hypertension and proteinuria. Multiple organ systems can be affected, with severe disease resulting. The wide range of risk factors reflects the heterogeneity of preeclampsia. Obesity, which is increasing at an alarming rate, is also a risk factor for preeclampsia as well as for later-life cardiovascular disease. Exploring common features may provide insight into the pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying preeclampsia among obese and overweight women. © 2013 International Life Sciences Institute .

doi:10.1111/nure.12055

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There are also other signs such as facial swelling, and hand, foot and extremity swelling. Reflux/GERD can be a sign. Urine test is in order, however, it should be a 24 hour urine, not a single one, due to missed clues. I suggest taking a deep dive in to the above article. There are many cause/effect topics covered. The resources are useful also. Below is another article by an esteemed Registered Dietitian. Food and supplements are a thing to help prevent eclampsia. Let’s not forget that post partum eclampsia is a real thing, with the same dangers, and I can tell you it comes on quickly. Thoughts and questions, please message me.