preeclampsia
noun
pre·eclamp·sia
ˌprē-i-ˈklam(p)-sē-ə 
: a serious condition developing in late pregnancy that is characterized by a sudden rise in blood pressure, excessive weight gain, generalized edema, proteinuria, severe headache, and visual disturbances and that may result in eclampsia if untreated
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But two weeks before her due date, Gilliam began to show signs of preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication associated with high blood pressure.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 11 May 2024
For example, preeclampsia was officially recognized as a complication threatening pregnant women more than 100 years ago.
—Holly Maloney, Fortune, 10 May 2024
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A high-risk pregnancy condition, preeclampsia is defined by elevated blood pressure and protein in the urine.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 8 May 2024
Sekani began showing symptoms of preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication that affects both humans and primates, in early January.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
And so that – the only cure for preeclampsia right now is to deliver.
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2023
She was also told her continued pregnancy would put her at risk of preeclampsia and infection.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2024
Jameela was born several weeks premature via emergency C-section on Jan. 5 after her mother, Sekani, began exhibiting symptoms of preeclampsia.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2024
Jameela was born several weeks premature via emergency C-section on Jan. 5 after her mother, Sekani, began showing symptoms of preeclampsia.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2024
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 11 May 2024
For example, preeclampsia was officially recognized as a complication threatening pregnant women more than 100 years ago.
—Holly Maloney, Fortune, 10 May 2024
What To Know About Sperm Motility When Trying To Conceive
Preeclampsia Prevention
A high-risk pregnancy condition, preeclampsia is defined by elevated blood pressure and protein in the urine.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 8 May 2024
Sekani began showing symptoms of preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication that affects both humans and primates, in early January.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
And so that – the only cure for preeclampsia right now is to deliver.
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2023
She was also told her continued pregnancy would put her at risk of preeclampsia and infection.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2024
Jameela was born several weeks premature via emergency C-section on Jan. 5 after her mother, Sekani, began exhibiting symptoms of preeclampsia.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2024
Jameela was born several weeks premature via emergency C-section on Jan. 5 after her mother, Sekani, began showing symptoms of preeclampsia.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2024
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preeclampsia
noun
pre·eclamp·sia
ˌprē-i-ˈklam(p)-sē-ə
: a serious condition developing in late pregnancy that is characterized by a sudden rise in blood pressure, excessive weight gain, generalized edema, proteinuria, severe headache, and visual disturbances and that may result in eclampsia if untreated compare eclampsia sense a, toxemia of pregnancy
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