Preeclampsia
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Preeclampsia
Asked by A.S. from Houston
on March 25, 2008
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Have any of you dealt with preeclampsia on more than one of your pregancies? I had preeclampsia with my 1st pregnancy, and contemplating a 2nd pregnancy. Just wonder...
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- A., I had preclamsia with my first pregnancy and I too was concerned about having another child. I was assured that it was rare. I have had five children and never h...
- I have had pre-elcampsia twice; however I have more than one risk factor including a family history of pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia is more common in first pregna...
- Hi A., I am a L&D nurse and have some comments for you. While you are at increased risk of having pre-eclampsia again b/c of the history, your doctor will most like...
Preeclampsia
Asked by J.I. from Washington DC
on September 8, 2008
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Hello,
My sister is due on September 22nd and she has just been diagnosed with preeclampsia.
The Dr. says its nothingto worry about. But if any of you have gone th...
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- It looks like the other responses have pretty much covered the bases but I thought I would add my friend's story as well. She had preeclampsia and she had to deliver e...
- I had preeclampsia with both of my girls. The first time, I had no idea until I went in to the doctor for my usual 36 week checkup, they found my protein levels in my ...
- Preclampsia can be prevent by eating a good diet. I had it with my first pregnancy, then I learned how to eat better and didn't have any problems with my 4 other pregn...
Preeclampsia
Asked by E.V. from San Francisco
on May 16, 2008
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Just curious if anyone else had preeclampsia (also know as hypertension or toxemia) while they were pregnant. I developed it at 34 wks with no indication i had it unti...
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- I had preeclampsia with my first, not with my second. I remember reading that you are less likely to have it with the second IF the father is the same. If it's a diffe...
- Hi, I had preeclampsia with my first who was born at 29 weeks. I just had my second and did not develop PE until 37 weeks. There is a LOT of bunk out there on the int...
- i had it with my first and am 33 weeks with my second the chances of getting it again are very slim the dif between my first and second are many like caffeen 1st non 2...
Preeclampsia
Asked by E.V. from San Francisco
on January 7, 2009
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I posted last year about this and got great responses, but thought maybe there were some new moms out there with more info. I developed PE at around 33 wks. My son was...
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- I had preeclampsia with my first pregnancy but have had three more babies since and am currently pregnant with my fifth and have not had preeclampsia again. With each...
- Hi E.. There's nothing scientific about this...just our family's experience. Our oldest daughter went through the same thing. She was pre-eclamptic with her first b...
- E., With my first daughter I had severe preeclampsia at 31 weeks gestation. It was one of the worst and happiest days of my life. It was also the longest day of my ...
Preeclampsia?
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on February 18, 2008
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So I am 8 weeks pregnant with my second child. My 7 month old son was born in July 3 weeks early due to me having preeclampsia. My first pregnancy was not very good st...
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- I had preeclampsia with my first. I was also sick as a dog with both. I tried the same things you did. The prescription knocked me out. I couldn't take it with my ...
- From my experience, I had preeclampsia with the first, but not the 2nd....and they were both HARD pregnancies.
- no experience with preclampsia or eclampsia. HOwever I am experienced with miserable pregnancies. My first was horrendous, however I really miss it this time around ...
Preeclampsia?
Asked by S.W. from South Bend
on January 24, 2007
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The last several days I have noticed swelling in my hands (I've had to take my rings off). All day today I have felt swollen all over, my eyes feel puffy and every thi...
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- If I were you I would take it easy until your next appointment, and make sure you stress your concern over this to your doctor. It does sound alot like the beginning o...
- you should go see your doctor or midwife right away.
- I know that I had a lot of the same symptoms, although your symptoms sound a little more extreme than mine. It can NEVER hurt to call your doctor, so that is definate...
Preeclampsia Help
Asked by S.A. from New York
on May 5, 2010
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Hi moms,
I'm in my 5th month with my second child and have high blood pressure for the first time in my life. My doctor didn't check my urine for blood but did as...
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- I had pregnancy induced hypertension with my first. He was born early at 32 weeks because of complications from it. With my 2nd I was on high blood pressure meds as so...
- Take what the docotors say seriously. Mine was never found until I had to have an emergency C-section at 25 weeks. Its best to keep your baby in as long as you can bel...
- Hi S., I was in your shoes 6 yrs ago. My first son was born at 32 due to HELLP. I was 160/100. First time for me., It was a emergency situation though,did not catch it...
Severe Preeclampsia
Asked by A. from Cincinnati
on September 11, 2006
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I had Severe Preeclampsia with HELLP syndrome with my first pregnancy when I was 19. I was put on bed rest at 6 months and had to be induced at 32 weeks. My blood pr...
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- Dear A., While I have not had the issues you are dealing with, I have known of so many challenges that have been solved with improved nutrition before becoming pregna...
- If you realy want another child - get a second opinion from a high risk ob specialist...I too had preeclampsia with my first child now 3 kids later I am happy. The cho...
- i am an only child of a single mother. I do not feel like I suffered in any way by being an only child. In fact I got 100% of mom's attention - there are benefits of...
Preeclampsia and Future Heart Problems...?
Asked by B.D. from Chicago
on October 19, 2009
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I had preeclampsia with my first son. The second, they weren't sure...my blood pressure was slightly elevated so they put me on bed rest a few weeks before his due da...
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- 2 weeks after I had my twins I was diagnosed with postpartum cardiomyopathy. I was put on meds, and had to have echocardiograms, 6 months later, and now it is every 1-...
- I'm not quite sure if you're also asking for info that might help you in a future pregnancy or not, so please forgive me if what I have to offer is not a part of what ...
- Hi - I have never heard that preeclampsia can be an indicator for future heart problems, but wanted to say GOOD FOR YOU! for making a plan now to stay healthy. Reg...
Preeclampsia-Omega 3'S?
Asked by A.M. from Houston
on September 5, 2010
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Hello, I am just wondering if any of you ladies have either had this experience or heard of this....
I had preeclampsia in my 1st pregnancy. I am considering anothe...
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- HadPE the first time. Bed rest for 4 weeks induced at 38 weeks..second one ...was so worried and nervous also..... but no problems! Did'nt take anything different wit...
- I had horrible PE with my first (delivered via C at 37 wks), my 2nd was fine as far as the PE went but I had a mild case of GD. So far so good with #3 (now 26 wks). ...
- I had preeclampsia with the first but not the second. Have not heard about the baby aspirin, but definitely think the DHA/Omega 3s are a good idea. I can recommend a...
