Preeclampsia Awareness Month Marked by Special Events, Proclamations Emphasizing Need for Life-Saving Information

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Preeclampsia Awareness Month Marked by Special Events, Proclamations Emphasizing Need for Life-Saving Information

Preeclampsia is a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and affects both the mother and the unborn baby. Affecting at least 5 percent of all pregnancies, it is a rapidly progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure, swelling and protein in the urine. Sudden weight gain, headaches and changes in vision are important symptoms; however, some women with rapidly advancing disease report few symptoms.

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Tags: Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Disease and Condition, Children's Health, Pregnancy, Relationship, Event