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PREECLAMPSIA


Pregnant Black woman checking her blood pressure

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that involves high blood pressure and injuries in other organs, such as the lungs, kidneys, and brain.


Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy condition occurring after 20th week of pregnancy. It can lead to complications including emergency

C-section, preterm birth, and even death. Preeclampsia can also occur after birth and is called postpartum preeclampsia.


WARNING SIGNS OF PREECLAMPSIA

  • High blood pressure

  • Protein in the urine (proteinuria). It makes urine foamy

  • Swelling in face, legs, hands, and feet

  • Pain in the upper right abdomen, just below the ribs

  • A strong feeling of unwellness

  • Vision changes


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