If you had preeclampsia...

Re: If you had preeclampsia...

• lgmom2010

  January 2012

  I did also at 28 and was told that it's very unknown what causes it and how it could be prevented and that there is no need to see a high-risk and that I could get it again earlier or later....very grey explanations.....I still think I might see a high risk anyway for everything...and last time I was pregnant I eliminated salt and had a low sodium diet and just tried to be as healthy as possible.

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• gysberger04 member

  January 2012

  I also had pre-e and delivered at 31w2d, with symptoms starting at 28 weeks.  The only thing my doctor said I could do to potentially decrease the likelihood of pre-e happening again was to lose weight before getting pregnant again, but that would in no way guarantee I wouldn't get it again as people of all shapes and sizes get pre-e.  My doctor also has said that when I get pregnant again, she will want to put me on some medicine, I believe it is a high dose of asprin?  to reduce the chances of getting pre-e again. 

  

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• Clotho!

  January 2012

  my regular ob told me pre-e is not too uncommon in first time moms and usually doesn't occur again in subsequent pg (not sure I totally believe him on that point). He said I didn't need to see a mfm for my other pg he would just watch me more closely. Well before we got pg w/ #2 I was dx w/ an autoimmune disease which meant I would need to see an mfm.

  For me my pre-e started later w/ each pg and less severe each time also. I also know ladies who have had the opposite. Sometimes they can figure out what caused it. In my case it was most likely a combo of my autoimmune disease and a blood clotting problem cause problems. My third pg I was on blood thinners which seemed to help out but not eliminate the problem.

  Bottom line ask questions, lots of questions. If you don't feel comfortable w/ the answers you're getting get a second opinion. Make a plan for how things will be handled should you develop pre-e again.
  

  
  
  

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• Chitown chic

  January 2012

  Hi there - I had severe pre-e with my first pregnancy and ended up delivering at 27 weeks. As soon as I found out I was pregnant with my second (total surprise -- we weren't trying!), my doctor had my start on a daily dose of baby aspirin, which some research shows may help prevent pre-e and IUGR -- both of which I had with my first pregnancy. Other than that, just additional monitorin, but I had that in my first pregnancy too due to kidney problems. Hoping and praying the aspirin helps me keep this one cooking for a long time!

  

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• jcsntms06 member

  January 2012

  I started to develop signs of pre-e at 28 weeks and my old practice really never did anything to help, no compression socks, bed rest, etc. I currently do not see a high risk doctor, but my doctor does monitor me closely and I'm seen weekly (I also had ptl last pregnancy, so I received the 17p shots this time around). I did lose about 20lbs before becoming pregnant (I had some gallstone issues and my gallbladder removed before becoming pregnant). I also have tried to eat healthier and reduce my salt intake. I'm not on any extra aspirin, just extra calicum and my PNV.
  

  
  
  
  
   
  

  
  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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