Preeclampsia (cont.)
Medical Author:
Andrea Witlin, DO, PhD
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Bryan D Cowan, MD
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Mary L Windle, PharmD
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Lee P Shulman, MD
IN THIS ARTICLEOutlookMost women will have good outcomes for their pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia. Some women will continue to have problems with their blood pressure and will need to be monitored closely after delivery. Most babies do well. Babies born prematurely usually stay in the hospital longer. A rule of thumb is to expect the baby to stay in the hospital until his or her due date. Unfortunately, a few women and babies experience life-threatening complications from preeclampsia. Viewer Comments & ReviewsPreeclampsia - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe your symptoms of preeclampsia |
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Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific syndrome characterized by new-onset hypertension and proteinuria, occurring usually after 20 weeks' gestation.
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