What Is The First Sign Of Preeclampsia?

It is considered abnormal if your doctor documents your blood pressure at 140/90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or higher on two separate occasions, four or more hours apart.

Preeclampsia usually happens after the 20th week of pregnancy in women who previously had normal blood pressure. It can also happen earlier in the pregnancy or following delivery.

After testing your urine and blood, your doctor may find:

Make sure you make it to every prenatal visit even if you feel fine so that your doctor and healthcare providers can monitor your blood pressure. Immediately call your doctor or visit an emergency room if you develop blurred vision, severe shortness of breath, strong pain in your abdomen, or intense headaches.

Other complications of preeclampsia include:

If your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professionals treating you fail to recognize the signs of preeclampsia, you and your baby could suffer lifelong injuries. If your doctor missed or delayed your preeclampsia diagnosis, consult with a lawyer experienced in birth injuries. You may have legal recourse to pursue damages to help you pay for your child’s present and future medical needs.

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