Pregnancy

Question 1

What is pre eclampsia caused by?

Answer 1

Placenta doesn’t receive enough blood (improper development during first half of pregnancy), disrupts blood supply between mom and baby, affects mothers blood vessels and kidneys

Question 2

When does pre eclampsia occur (time frame)

Answer 2

After 20 weeks of pregnancy/ up to 20 weeks after birth

Question 3

Symptoms of pre eclampsia

Answer 3

Face/hands/arms swelling, headaches, vision changes, nausea, abdominal pain, dib

Question 4

Why does pre eclampsia cause high blood pressure/ swelling in lower regions of body?

Answer 4

New blood vessels that supply blood to placenta are faulty, so blood profusion is poor/ blood isn’t circulated properly, causes fluid build up

Question 5

What is eclampsia?

Answer 5

Severe complication of pre eclampsia, can develop from pre eclampsia

Question 6

Effects of eclampsia on body?

Answer 6

High bp damages blood vessels in brain, causing poor blood flow and swelling.

Question 7

Symptoms of eclampsia

Answer 7

Stroke, coma, convulsive seizures, severe headaches, difficulty breathing,
Nausea/ vomiting, abdominal pain, trouble urinating, blurred vision, swelling

Question 8

Risk factors for developing pre-eclampsia

Answer 8

First pregnancy, diabetes, obesity, multiples, renal disease, young/old maternal age, cardiovascular disease