What is Preeclampsia? A Basic Definition

pre-eclampsia
     n : abnormal state of pregnancy
         characterized by hypertension
         and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to
         eclampsia if untreated [syn: preeclampsia]

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Wed Oct 1

• Prevention & Treatment: Preventing Premature Birth: Progesterone Treatment (17P)
• Preeclampsia Foundation Forums

Sat Sep 20

• Impact of the Heparin Drug Scare - Imported Medicine - China - New York Times

Tue Sep 16

• The management of severe pre-eclampsia/ eclampsia.

Mon Sep 15

• TauMed - Foot, leg, and ankle swelling
• Ankle swelling during pregnancy: Is it a concern? - MayoClinic.com
• Share Home - Has anyone tried Again after Preeclampsia
• Long term mortality of mothers and fathers after pre-eclampsia: population based cohort study
• Preeclampsia Signs and Symptoms
• Preeclampsia FAQ
• Ask Our Expert - Preparing for Pregnancy after Severe Pre-eclampsia

Sun Sep 14

• Preeclampsia: An important cause of maternal mortality: Globally, preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death. By conservative estimates, these disorders are responsible for 76,000 maternal and 500,000 infant deaths each year.

Wed Sep 3

• High fiber intake may cut preeclampsia risk - Yahoo! News
• High fiber intake may cut preeclampsia risk: Pregnant women who increase their fiber intake by 5 grams a day -- the equivalent of 2 slices of whole grain bread -- may reduce their risk of developing preeclampsia by about 14 percent, researchers report.

Thu Aug 21

• Mothering Magazine Ask The Experts Sheila Kitzinger

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