Preeclampsia, also known as toxemia, is a serious condition that affects about 5 to 8 percent of all pregnancies. Most women with preeclampsia have a mild form that develops close to the due date and — with proper care — are able to stay healthy and have a healthy baby. In severe cases, or when preeclampsia happens early on in a pregnancy, it can be life-threatening to both mother and foetus. Preeclampsia can usually be controlled if properly treated and monitored. However it can only be cured by the pregnancy being over, which is why the doctor may have to deliver the baby early in severe cases. The websites below list more symptoms and information on preeclampsia. Regular prenatal care is essential to detecting and managing preeclampsia. Experts caution that if you are feeling unwell or think you might have preeclampsia you should contact your doctor right away.
The Women’s
“Identitification Of Preeclampsia”
"Pre-eclampsia (PE) is the most common serious medical disorder of human pregnancy. Particularly in their first pregnancy, pregnant women can suffer from high blood pressure, kidney dysfunction leading to leakage of protein into the urine, swelling of hands, feet and face, and, in severe cases, dizziness, headaches and difficulties with vision." …read the full article
Australian Action On Preeclampsia
“Preeclampsia”
"Pre Eclampsia is usually mild, but in 10% of cases (i.e. 1% of pregnancies), it is so severe that it represents a serious threat to the life of the baby and even the mother. Every year in Australia some 200 babies die because of Pre Eclampsia, many of these as a consequence of premature delivery rather than the disease itself, as the only cure for Pre Eclampsia is delivery, irrespective of the stage of the pregnancy." …read the full article
BabyCenter Australia ®
“Preeclampsia”
"Since it reduces the flow of blood to the placenta, pre-eclampsia can be quite dangerous for your unborn baby. It can restrict your baby’s growth because not enough oxygen or nutrients get through. If you have any reason to suspect that you might have pre-eclampsia, contact your doctor or midwife immediately." …read the full article
Better Health
“Preeclampsia”
"Some symptoms of pre-eclampsia, such as fluid retention, are also typical of normal pregnancy. This means that some women may dismiss the early warning signs. Regular antenatal checks are vital. At present, there is no way to cure pre-eclampsia. Sometimes medication is needed to control blood pressure and the woman may benefit from resting. The only cure is to deliver the baby and the placenta." …read the full article
WebMD
“Preeclampsia”
"The only real cure for preeclampsia and eclampsia is the birth of the baby. Mild preeclampsia (blood pressure greater than 140/90 that occurs after 20 weeks of gestation in a woman who did not have hypertension before; and/or having a small amount of protein in the urine can be managed with careful hospital or in-home observation along with activity restriction. If the baby is pre-term, the condition can be managed until your baby can be safely delivered. Your health care provider may prescribe bed rest, hospitalization or medication to prolong the pregnancy and increase your unborn baby’s chances of survival. If your baby is close to term, labor may be induced." …read the full article
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