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#003 | Preeclampsia: What You Should Know About the Signs & Symptoms, Maternal & Fetal Complications, Risk Factors, Treatment, and Prevention


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Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy that often presents with little to no symptoms, making it difficult to detect.

In this episode of the Birth with Liv podcast, I give you a deep dive into the world of preeclampsia, discussing its suspected causes, signs & symptoms, and treatment options. I emphasize the importance of early and regular prenatal care, as preeclampsia can be detected during routine check-ups through blood pressure and urine tests.

While there is no known way to prevent preeclampsia, I share insights into potential prevention measures and aim to raise awareness about preeclampsia and empower pregnant women to recognize the warning signs to best advocate for themselves and their baby. 

If you'd like to learn more, or are interested in my source material for this episode, check out these references below: 

https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(20)31198-4/fulltext#secsectitle0110

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000898.htm

https://www.preeclampsia.org/

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/preeclampsia

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4928160/#:~:text=In%20pre%2Declampsia%20right%20upper,usually%20reflects%20severe%20pre%2Declampsia.

https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/preeclampsia/conditioninfo/risk-mother

https://www.preeclampsia.org/the-news/health-information/what-do-we-know-creating-an-effective-understanding-of-nutrition-and-preeclampsia#:~:text=There%20is%20no%20evidence%20that,be%20useful%20in%20preventing%20preeclampsia.

https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(24)00043-7/fulltext

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6330890/#:~:text=Semen%20is%20not%20sterile%2C%20and,the%20case%20of%20semen%20microbes.

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Birth with LivBy Olivia Styons