MamasHealth.com Home Pregnancy Information Back Pain Babyshower gifts Bed Rest Birth Control Birth defects Birth Plan Breast Feeding Bowel Problems Braxton Contractions Breast Feeding Benefits C-Section Cat Precautions Choosing a Pediatrition Comfortable sex positions Pregnancy and diabetes Due Date Ectopic Pregnancy Education Classes Exercises Gestational Diabetes Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Gifts for Moms Healthy Pregnancy Keeping sex fun while getting pregnant Labor Stages Miscarriage Morning Sickness Natural Births Nesting Osteoporosis Packing for the Hospital Pelvic Muscle Exercises Postpartum Depression Preeclampsia Pregnancy and Calories Pregnancy and Drugs Pregnancy and Fitness Pregnancy Myths Pregnancy Tips Premature Births Prenatal Care Rh Negative Sex after Pregnancy Sex and Pregnancy Sex and Getting Pregnant Shopping List Skin Changes Stillbirth Stretch Marks Teenage Pregnancy The Right Doctor Tips for new moms Water Births Links Email Mama First Trimester Second Trimester Third Trimester Child Development Children's Health Save Umbilical Cord Pregnancy videos Adoption Surrogacy options	What is Preeclampsia? Preeclampsia (pronounced "pre-ee-clamp-see-ah") is a problem that occurs in some women during pregnancy. Preeclampsia is a condition where the mother has high blood pressure and the baby may not receive enough blood flow. If you think you may have preeclampsia, visit a doctor immediately. Preeclampsia is also called toxemia. Symptoms of Preeclampsia The most common symptoms of preeclampsia are: High blood pressure Excessive swelling in hands, face and other parts of your body Abdominal pain Large amounts of protein in your urine Small amounts of urine Blood in your urine Severe headaches Vomiting blood Dizziness Fever Double vision Blurred vision **Swelling is a normal part of pregnancy, but when swelling is sudden and occurs in face and hands, it is abnormal. Swelling of the feet occurs in most pregnancies. What causes Preeclampsia? The exact cause of preeclampsia is unknown. How will the baby be affected? Preeclampsia can prevent your baby from getting enough blood. If the baby doesn't get enough blood, the baby may have low birth weight and other problems. Good News about Preeclampsia Most women with preeclampsia still deliver healthy babies. Preeclampsia is usually detected early in women who get regular prenatal care, and most problems can be prevented. Can Preeclampsia be Treated? Your doctor may place you on bedrest. Bedrest will help lower your blood pressure. Can Preeclampsia be Prevented? Since the cause is unknown, there is no precise way to prevent preeclampsia. However, is it important to get prenatal care because it will be easier to treat preeclampsia if you develop it. Who is at Risk for Developing Preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is most common in a woman's first pregnancy and in women whose mothers or sisters had preeclampsia.	Partner with MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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