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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Nutrient requirements might vary depending on the mother’s health status (e.g., vegetarians may need additional choline and B12; people at risk of preeclampsia might need higher doses of calcium).
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Other rare complications, like premature rupture of membranes (when the water breaks too early) or preeclampsia (life-threatening high blood pressure), can develop in the second trimester of pregnancy and endanger both the pregnant patient and the fetus.
—Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 19 Dec. 2024
Regardless of what factors cause or contribute to the condition, preeclampsia is treated a number of different ways.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Some conditions during pregnancy may warrant additional supplementation if dietary calcium intakes are low, such as carrying multiples or preeclampsia.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Other rare complications, like premature rupture of membranes (when the water breaks too early) or preeclampsia (life-threatening high blood pressure), can develop in the second trimester of pregnancy and endanger both the pregnant patient and the fetus.
—Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 19 Dec. 2024
Regardless of what factors cause or contribute to the condition, preeclampsia is treated a number of different ways.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Some conditions during pregnancy may warrant additional supplementation if dietary calcium intakes are low, such as carrying multiples or preeclampsia.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
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“Preeclampsia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preeclampsia. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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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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