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Preeclampsia is a condition unique to pregnancy in which a mother develops hypertension often associated with signs such as water retention and protein in...

I recently heard that during the second half of their pregnancy, women should be taking vitamins E and C to prevent preeclampsia. My prenatals...

I was diagnosed with toxemia in my 40th week of my first pregnancy. The delivery was horrific. I am now 23-weeks-pregnant. Several doctors have...

Dear Sue: I suffered from pre-eclampsia during my first pregnancy. Will a low-sodium diet reduce the chance of getting it in my second? Thanks,...

I just found out that I have mild preeclampsia. I have to quit work six weeks early. I am 34 weeks pregnant, which the...

My daughter was born eight weeks early because I had ITP (idiothrombocytopenia) and severe preeclampsia. I also developed high blood pressure in the 32nd...

My daughter was born three years ago by emergency cesarean at 28 weeks due to severe pre-eclampsia. I am now pregnant with twins after...

My first pregnancy ended in a cesarean at 28 weeks due to severe preeclampsia. My new doctor seems to be very proactive and cautious,...

I recently gave birth by cesarean, due to pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH). It's been two weeks since the birth and my blood pressure is...