Had pre-eclampsia in pregnancy? These 5 things will lower your risk of heart disease

Signs and symptoms of pre-eclampsia usually resolve by about two months after the birth. However, women then have four times the risk of developing high blood pressure and twice the risk of having heart disease over their lifetime. The greatest risk is in the first ten years following pre-eclampsia.

 Pre-eclampsia and high blood pressure in pregnancy

Emergency experiences with pre-eclampsia.

 ‘I Could Have Died’: The Dangers of Postpartum Pre-eclampsia

It’s not just a condition that affects pregnant women.

An Open Letter to Kim Kardashian

Preeclampsia starts to resolve as soon as the baby (and technically the placenta) are out. That being said, I know women who have had complications post-partum (me), as late as a week (me) and even six weeks out (me).

Cardiovascular disease risk factors after early-onset preeclampsia, late-onset preeclampsia, and pregnancy-induced hypertension.

Our data show differences in the prevalence of common modifiable CVD risk factors postpartum and suggest that prevention strategies should be stratified according to severity and gestational age of onset for the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Did You Know Preeclampsia Can Occur 6 Weeks AFTER Delivery?

This shouldn't be taken lightly. Preeclampsia affects 1 of every 12 pregnancies, and, globally, it and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death.

HELLP! Do I Really Want to Do This Again?

Instead of a phone call, my amazing doctor sprinted across the street to the hospital and explained that I had an extreme form of preeclampsia called HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low blood platelets). She told me that because my body had become toxic, and the only recourse was to get the baby out via an emergency C-section.

Low-dose aspirin may prevent preeclampsia: panel

Pregnant women at a high risk for the potentially fatal complication preeclampsia should take low-dose aspirin after their first trimester, according to a government-backed panel.

Low-Dose Aspirin Use for the Prevention of Morbidity and Mortality From Preeclampsia: Preventive Medication

Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Daily low-dose aspirin beginning as early as the second trimester prevented clinically important health outcomes. No harms were identified, but long-term evidence was limited.

Meet the SeizureGirls

I have the pretty dubious honor of knowing a lot of women who nearly died in childbirth, and truth be told, we're all pretty awesome, but the SeizureGirls, well, they are extra, extra special.

On Preeclampsia

No one knows exactly what causes preeclamsia and no one knows exactly why some women get it and not others. But it is theorized that it is a disease of the placenta. The placenta has a finite life anyway and begins to break down and stop working at 42 weeks, this is why everyone gets concerned if you haven't delivered by 42 weeks, but it seems in preeclampsia the placenta starts to break down earlier than it should.

Panel Backs Aspirin Use for Some Pregnant Women

A federal task force recommended Monday that some pregnant women take low-dose aspirin daily to avoid getting preeclampsia, a condition that can lead to preterm birth and other complications.

Postpartum Eclampsia Almost Left My Husband A Single Dad

Postpartum pre-eclampsia isn't spoken about as much as regular pre-eclampsia. We're led to believe that we have our babies, then we're supposed to be in this land of happiness where everything is sunshine and roses.

Pregnant after Pre-eclampsia

I'm mom to Liam, 5 years old, and Reed, born in 2010. Liam was born almost 3 months early due to preeclampsia/HELLP. Reed was born full-term in a preeclampsia free pregnancy!

Pregnant? That Headache Might Not All Be In Your Head

Being pregnant often means constantly being vigilant for “something wrong” while trying not to overreact. So if a woman gets a severe headache – one of several possible symptoms of preeclampsia – how does she know if it’s worth calling the doctor?

Respect the ‘Big P’: A Closer Look at Preeclampsia

Generally presenting itself in the latter half of the second trimester of pregnancy, “The Big P” is NOT prejudicial when choosing its victim; it is NOT a respecter of age, demographics, and social strata and is extremely detrimental to the health of its entire afflicted — mother and unborn child — regardless of religion or ethnicity. It is a great imitator, as some of its clinical presentations can mimic other diseases. If it is not recognized and treated in the early stages, it can be potentially fatal.

The Pregnancy Condition that Can Predict Future Heart Disease Risk

With rising rates of obesity and diabetes in the United States, high blood pressure in pregnant women is becoming increasingly prevalent. This can result in many pregnancy complications, the most severe of which include preeclampsia.

This Life-Threatening Disorder Affects 1 in 12 Pregnancies.. And You've Probably Never Heard of It

Preeclampsia and related disorders, such as HELLP syndrome and eclampsia, are most often characterized by the presence of protein in the urine and a rapid rise in blood pressure that can lead to seizure, stroke, multiple organ failure and death of the mother and/or baby. Swelling, sudden weight gain, headaches and changes in vision are important symptoms; however, some women with rapidly advancing disease report few symptoms.

You Have Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia has no prejudice. And as of right now, we don’t know what causes the condition but research is slowly shedding light on some answers. It can strike anybody so if you are pregnant please pay attention to your body and your tests at the doctor. Let your OB know if something isn’t feeling right or if your blood pressure was higher than last time.

Postpartum Preeclampsia: A Rare Complication

Postpartum preeclampsia is uncommon, and it can be easily overlooked as a diagnosis when a postpartum patient has no prior symptoms of preeclampsia. At one time, it was thought that women could not develop eclampsia if they did not have preeclampsia during pregnancy; however, this has been found to be untrue.