Preeclampsia

What is Preeclampsia?

Preeclampsia is a very common health concern that happens only during pregnancy and is caused by high blood pressure, signs of damages in organs, mostly the kidneys and liver, and other risk factors that affect young pregnant women or older pregnant women.

Risk factors:

• Previous history of preeclampsia

• Family history

• Poor nutrition 
  

• Multiple births

• Obesity

• High blood pressure

• Diabetes

• Organ damages

• Over 40 or under 18 years of age

Signs and Symptoms:

Why This Issue Is Common For Pregnancy:

Preeclampsia is the most common and serious health problem to occur during pregnancy around the world. It affects 2 to 8% of pregnancy worldwide (2 to 8 in 100). This issue is most common in Black and Hispanic women. Preeclampsia is when a woman with high blood pressure and signs of organ damage, such as your kidneys and liver, may not be working normally. High blood pressure happens because of unhealthy life choices or other health conditions such as obesity or diabetes which are also very common. Preeclampsia most often occurs during a first pregnancy but it can also occur in any pregnancy. This serious health concern is also common because of the poor health choices women make while their pregnant. As well as family history, generations and other risk factors mentioned above. It is important to take care of your health for the wellness of you and your baby. If preeclampsia is not treated early it can cause other problems in life.