Preeclampsia Information. Why Does Preeclampsia Happen? It is not clearly understood why preeclampsia occurs in some women and not in others. Although the risk factors are fairly consistent, they are not prescriptive. It seems there may be an issue with a mother’s inflammatory response where her body’s immune system reacts to the presence of her baby and the placenta. What is the Cure for Preeclampsia? The only treatment for this condition is delivery of the baby. If the woman’s blood pressure becomes so high that there is a risk to her own health or her baby’s, delivery by caesarean section is usually attended. If the baby is going to be premature, steroid medication to assist with the baby’s lung maturity is given to the mother. Occasionally treatment with anti-hypertensive medication will buy enough time for the baby to remain in utero for as long as possible. If the blood pressure is only slightly or moderately elevated, the mother may be prescribed oral anti-hypertensive medication and daily blood pressure monitoring. She may be able to do this herself with a portable blood pressure machine. The main objective of preeclampsia management is to monitor the mother’s blood pressure and the baby’s heart beat. With bed rest and a lowering of physical activity, there is usually a reduction in the blood pressure to within normal limits. Monitoring is also necessary to ensure that preeclampsia is not progressing to eclampsia. When does Blood Pressure become too High? By definition, non-severe hypertension is classified as having a blood pressure reading of 140-159/90-109. Severe hypertension being defined as a top or systolic reading of more than or equal to 160 or a bottom reading of more than or equal to 110. - Dannielle.
Posted on: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 00:26:08 +0000
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