FreeMD® Pregnancy Complications: Preeclampsia

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Pregnancy Complications: Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is a sudden elevation in blood pressure after the 20th week of pregnancy.

Symptoms of preeclampsia include:

High blood pressure
Leg swelling
Arm swelling (bilateral)
Facial swelling
Fatigue
Weight gain:

More than 5 pounds (2 kilograms) per week

Less common symptoms of preeclampsia include:

Facts about preeclampsia:

Preeclampsia occurs in about 7% of all pregnancies.
It is most common in women during their first pregnancy.
Eclampsia is a severe form of preeclampsia in which the mother develops seizures.

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Last Updated: Jul 10, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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