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...
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...
32 Weeks Pregnant with Twins Developing Preeclampsia.
Asked by J.K. from Pittsburgh
on August 6, 2009
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I am 32 weeks pregnant with boy/girl twins and now developing preeclampsia. Can anyone give me any advice on this ? How far will they let me carry ? Anyone else deal w...
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- First and foremost--you need to follow the Dr's advice to the letter. You are far enough along now that--although it will most likely be a rough start for them--the b...
- Hi J., They will let you carry until the preeclampsia becomes unhealthy - and when that happens, no one knows. The only way to cure preeclampsia is to deliver the ...
- Hi J. K.! I was 34 weeks when I needed to stay on bedrest in the hospital until I delivered my twins at 37 weeks. Preeclampsia is not all that fun to experience on...
Preeclampsia Questions
Asked by E.O. from Victoria
on January 1, 2009
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Hi, my husband and I just found out that we are pregnant with our 3rd. We are very happy, but have some questions. We had trouble conceiving our 1st, it took us abou...
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- Hi, Congrats on your pregnancy. I am a senior midwife student and former NICU Respiratory Therapist. First you need to look into midwifery care. Very, very few of o...
- Congratulations on your pregnancy. Water aerobics are perfect for you but do mention it to your doctor just to be sure. Have a wonderful 2009!
- Hi E. and congratulations! The odds are if you do get preeclampsia again that it will be later in gestation or less severe. Unfortunately having had preeclampsia b...
Mom's Who Have Gone Through Pre-eclampsia
Asked by T.R. from Phoenix
on March 25, 2008
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OK, a couple of questions. I came down with Pre-Eclampsia, had an emergency C Section just 15 days ago. Have already lost 40 lbs in the 15 days due to the diureses *...
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- There are natural supplements you can take that will help tremendously. I would be more than happy to work with you, check out my website. These are recommended by D...
- Congrats on your new little one! It sounds like you are on the road to recovery, but the edema in your legs and feet is still an issue. I went through the same thing...
- Hydrotherapy works really well and compressive pantyhose. I heard from my doctor that there was a 15% chance of it re-occuring. I had a second one and we were pretty...
