Journal of Labor and Childbirth

Pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia (PE) is considered as a disorder of pregnancy characterized by the onset of high blood pressure and infrequently a major amount of protein within the urine. The disease occurs after 20 weeks of birth. In severe cases of the disease there could also be red blood corpuscle breakdown, an occasional platelet count, impaired liver function, kidney dysfunction, swelling, shortness of breath because of fluid in the lungs, or visual disturbances. Pre-eclampsia increases the chance of poor outcomes for both the mother and also the baby. If left untreated, it should lead to seizures at which point it's called eclampsia. Health conditions for pre-eclampsia comprise obesity, past depression, increasing age, and diabetes. It is also more frequent in a very woman's first pregnancy and if she is carrying twins. pre-eclampsia is formerly called as toxemia, is when a pregnant women has high blood pressure, protein in her urine, and sweating in her legs, feets and hands. It can range from mild to severe. It usually happens late in pregnancy. Pre-eclampsia can lead to eclampsia a serious condition that can have health risks for mom and baby.  

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