Signs And Causes Of Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is a form of hypertension disorder that occurs during pregnancy and the postpartum period. It is a rapidly progressive condition that can affect both mother and baby.

Preeclampsia occurs approximately twenty weeks after fertilization or during middle to late pregnancy and up to six weeks in the postpartum period. In some rare cases, it can occur before twenty weeks. Globally, Preeclampsia effects 76,000 maternal and 500,000 infant deaths each year. How does a new mom determine if they have Preeclampsia?