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Do you know what Preeclampsia is?
We recently asked OB-Gynae-Sexologist Dr Mpume Zenda, otherwise known as 'Dr Gynae', to fill us in and we have to share what we learned!
LISTEN: Pregnancy & preeclampsia – When does high blood pressure become dangerous?
Preeclampsia is a complication that can occur after 20 weeks of pregnancy and one of the most telling symptoms is high blood pressure (or hypertension).
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Other symptoms include:
- Protein in urine
- Sudden weight gain or swelling in the face, legs, feet and hands
- Liver problems (indicated by increased liver enzymes)
- Severe headaches
- Vision complications
- Fluid in the lungs (causing shortness of breath)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Pain under the ribs or in the upper belly