Pre-E Question

bekahr84

So just had a check-up today and it seems I have pre-eclampsia. It is not "bad" yet. Doing a 24-hour urine catch and having some blood work done. I have been told to rest even though my blood pressure is fine. That is the weird thing. My last experience with pre-e was rough with bp skyrocketing but this time it is only the protein and some visual disturbances. Anyone had experience with pre-e like this? My doctor was suprised but is keeping a close eye on both me an baby.

ShanaNChris

My first pregnancy was full-blown pre-e and HELLP, but I was having lots of symptoms and the last thing to happen was my BP going up. They called it an a-typical presentation of pre-e. By the time my BP went up, it was too late.

My second pregnan

jcsntms06

I had pre-e with my first pregnancy, which wasn't really detected until 33 weeks. I was sent immediately to the hospital for monitoring and stayed until I had DD1 the next day. My second pregnancy I was monitored very closely with weekly BP checks. I neve

melgulledge

I think I am in the same boat as you. The only time my BP is high is when I go to the Dr office. I did the urine thing and it said that my protein levels were higher than average. I have already started weekly fetal monitoring and ultrasounds. I have t

hazelfrank

I'm in a similar position. My last pregnancy went from normal to full blown HELLP. This time around the protein is there and some visual issues. BP is fine.

Not to highjack your post but I am wondering for those of you who had a different ex