preeclampsia in pregnancy
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Postpartum Edema & ICP or Fatty Liver
Also, is it possible that your sister had pre-eclampsia during her pregnancy? I had this condition with my first pregnancy and it can cause edema, ...
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- I had post partum edema, particularly in my legs and feet after the birth of my second child. I was told that it was the result of the epidural. I used TED stockings (...
- V., I went through something very similar with my first, and actually had pre-eclempsia (SP) -- they induced V within a week of her actual due date. I was itchie...
- I developed pre-eclampsia 9 days postpartum with the same symptoms you are describing in your sister- extreme swelling, lightheadedness, etc. When tested, my blood pr...
Protein in the Urine
Have you had issues of high blood pressure with this pregnancy? Tightness in your chest? Check this link out for info on Pre-eclampsia: ...
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- Have you had issues of high blood pressure with this pregnancy? Tightness in your chest? Check this link out for info on Pre-eclampsia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
- Do what the doctor tells you to do. I have had this three times and each time it worsens. Do the bedrest and really do it.
- Pre-eclampsia is a serious problem but there are things you can do (other than bedrest which has not been shown to help in studies). The very best thing is to be sure...
PreEclampsia/HELLP Syndrome After Delivery
Hi K B: Pre eclampsia is usually seen only in the first pregnancy. Sometimes it last a few weeks after you have the baby but that is not common. ...
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- I believe I heard that someone was experiencing those symptoms and they found out that the doctors had left part of the placenta inside her. I also believe that the p...
- I did have this problem even after I delivered my daughter. I was on blood pressure medicine for 6 months after I delivered. I was gradually taken off after that. T...
- Hi, I had Preecampsia (spelling?), after I delivered my daughter. To our knowledge, this was NOT present during my pregancy. Appx. 5 days after delivery, my blood p...
19 Weeks Pregnant, Dull Upper Abdominal Ache
I did get preeclampsia with only this symptom during my pregnancy. I had no swelling, etc. I thought it could not be preeclampsia, so I just lived with it a ...
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- Congrats on your second pregnancy! Honestly I think our bodies are so in tune with what we need when we're pregnant that we have to simply just listen sometimes. If ...
- My first guess was indigestion or heart burn. Maybe when you have this pop some Tums and see if it goes away. I am assuming you know what Braxton Hicks feel like right...
- Try drinking a lot of water.
HELLP Syndrome
It has a wonderful track record of preventing toxemia/preeclampsia/pregnancy- induced hypertension, etc. It doesn't get a lot of press with OB's (perhaps ...
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- I had HELLP syndrome also, with my first and only child. We decided to stick with just one, mainly because of the risk of Downs Syndrome at my age. My OBGYN said tha...
- As an L&D nurse who works in a high risk L&D unit, you are at a slight risk of developing HELLP again, but your doctor should be even more vigilant of watching for sig...
- The Brewer Diet can help prevent HELLP syndrome, and it also helps to prevent pre-eclampsia, pregnancy-induced hypertension, toxemic edema, premature labor, abruption ...
Trying to Plan for Pregnancy Number 2
I just experienced my 2nd pregnancy. I really enjoyed it. I think it was easier. I had preeclampsia with my first and delivered six weeks early. ...
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- You need to take a look at Dr. Tom Brewer's site (and search some sites, you'll find some really interesting interview sites as well)... though the vast majority of pr...
- I am the biological mom of seven children, adoptive mom of two and foster mom of 1! All my pregnancies were different. Childbirth is hard, and there is no way to sto...
- Unfortunately I had the same nausea issues with both pregnancies. I did find that if I took a minimumal dose of phenergan it curbed the nausea without all the side ef...
Pregnant and Looking to Stay Healthy!
I am nowhere near my healthy weight (about 200lbs at 5'7) and suffered from pregnancy induced hypertension (different from pre-eclampsia) during my last ...
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- K., I am so sorry for your loss as well and send my sympathies. I also can't imagine how difficult it must be but I know this will make you stronger. I hear that ...
- K., I would talk with your doctor regarding your exercise regimen. Somethings that would keep down your blood pressure is salt intake, drink plenty of water and not ...
- I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Good for you to want to improve your health during this pregnancy. I'd hugely recommend the Brewer diet. Focus on eating wel...
Help with Planning Pregnancy with High Blood Pressure!!!!
I too had high blood pressure (pregnancy induced hypertension) with 2 of my 4 ..... I had pre-eclampsia with my first in 97 and was subsequently induced. ...
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- Hi B., I too had high blood pressure (pregnancy induced hypertension) with 2 of my 4 pregnancies. And after the last one, my blood pressure stayed elevated. I was on ...
- About 4 years ago I was diagnosed with high blood pressure (its heredity). I was placed on medication (Toprol XL) and it is now under control. Eight months ago I had a...
- Hi B.! I agree with a lot of what was already said & just want to chime in with my experience. All my life I have had very low BP, even through most of my first pr...
Pregnant with High Blood Pressure?
Aug 20, 2009 ... I had pregnancy-induced hypertension with all three of my pregnancies and developed mild pre-eclampsia with two of them. ...
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- I don't want to sound like the ER doc's But I think you should call your Doctor and tell them what's going on at least maybe they work something out for you that hi of...
- I had pregnancy induced hypertention (PIH) with my first daughter. Mine didn't start until I was in my third trimester though. I was put on Procardia, 60 mg once a day...
- Please make sure to give an update. I am almost 13wks and am very close to your same bp. My doctor said they will just need to closely monitor it. I haven't been presc...
Pregnancy and Crying
This is my third pregnancy and I feel like I am falling apart. ... just been linked to several problems in pregnancy including preeclampsia and diabetes. ...
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- Yes, I have experienced that just the other week. I too have hypothyroidism and I am 33 years old and 17 weeks pregnant. I had my thyroid checked and it was very eli...
- Hi D., I understand completely! Honestly, I know more now than I did when I was pregnant. Additional nutrition will help a lot because you are losing pretty much al...
- I know how you feel too. The only thing that I can suggest is taking as much B-12 or folic acid as is allowed. It is a natural mood booster and I've heard a deficiency...
