This is great information! I had a baby at 30 weeks 1 day! 2 lbs 10 oz and no health issues at all! I had an amazing ob and she was watching for it. My first symptom (besides random high BP but not steady) was spots. It was like shinning spots. Floaters that we’re almost lit up. Then when my son stood in front of a window he was very blurry to me. So when I looked at the light it blurred. Just for anyone who is going through it. It was scary but ended fine. She’s turning 6 this year. You got this mommas! And thank you for this video!
I wish these conditions were discussed by providers with pregnant women way more than they are. I had no idea what it was, and my midwife didn’t do a very good job at monitoring my weight and other symptoms. I’ve learned to research and take charge of my health. I had Eclampsia with 2 seizures. Praise God, after emergency c section baby and I were ok (even tho it took 8 days in the icu for my BP to stabilize). Now, I am pregnant with my second and determined to not let it happen again. Thank you for speaking out on this, and for the tips. I will be more proactive this time in watching out for symptoms and eating well.
Oh wow!! That sounds so scary! So glad the video encouraged you in your own healthcare--and I hope you never have to handle such a scary situation ever again!
@@princyprincesss4572 As far as eclampsia/preeclampsia goes, my 2nd pregnancy was night and day difference. Even though my provider told me that I had a 60% chance of having it again, I developed no high BP the entire pregnancy. I owe it to the fact that I (mostly) followed the Brewer Diet (there is a Facebook group called Dr Brewer Pregnancy Nutrition that is run by very helpful midwives who help navigate this). I did develop Vasa Previa, which is totally different, and because of this had to deliver via scheduled C section at 36 weeks. However, baby boy was healthy (he just needed a few days on the CPAP since boys' lungs don't develop as quickly as girls) and he weighed a whole pound and a half more than my daughter did when she was born at 36 weeks! I account that to the fact that I ate so well this time. My baby boy is 9 months old now and thriving.
@@lovebug8482 My high risk OB did prescribe baby Aspirin with my second pregnancy, although it's pretty common for this not to make much of a difference in the occurrence or severity of pre-e.
I had preeclampsia in my first pregnancy. I'm now pregnant again and to prevent it my doctor prescribed me an homeophatic medicine and according with doctor and midwife, I'm taking L-Arginin and I'm on a diet with more proteins and sodium and I have less symptoms than last pregnancy (I'm now in the 28th week). Thank you so much for this video, Preeclampsia is still very unknown.
Please, when you say high protein and sodium, what do you mean. I was told to reduce sodium by due to BP issues. And someone recently told me to keep away from to much protein and stay on more green leafy veggies. And need to again more knowledge.
I had a great pregnacy and delivery with my first child. I'm pregnant with my second child and my new obgyn is reccoming that and I and all his other patients take low dose asprin twice daily. I don't have high blood pressure and am in very good health. I'm very uneasy about his reccomdation. What do you think? I don't like taking medications at all unless absolutely necessary.
I had a traumatic time with this. I didnt know i had it. I was flagged at 20 weeks with protien in my urine but my midwife wasnt bothered about it. At 36 weeks i got really ill and puffy. Got to the hospital just on time. I had pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. Poor baby had to come out. Managed to deliver him the next day and he was perfect xx took a while for my blood pressure to come down. Why am i rambling? Sorry. I have the feeling i want another child, yet the thought of having this again is quite frightening. Im looking for an ounce of hope that i may be able to avoid getting it again. Ill gove dandelion tea a go for now ❤❤
How were your liver enzymes? I had to give birth at 20 weeks on August 11th due to high blood pressure. Even though my son was healthy and my organs were fine according to the ultrasound, there was nothing they could do. I was also losing weight. I keep going over it in my head, and I still don't understand how this happened.
I had this late pregnancy and during labor. I took a magnesium supplement everyday while pregnant. I had no symptoms except elevated blood pressure and protein in urine. I got all of the symptoms after I gave birth and while I was hooked up to the magnesium. I was discharged and had to return 2 days later with high blood pressure again. I had the symptoms while I was hooked on the mag. again. headache, blurry vision
Magnesium doesn't eliminate or prevent preeclampsia--it provides neurologic protection and prevents seizures. So it makes sense that you your symptoms would not be affected necessarily by the magnesium.
magnesium while i was in labor was the worst thing ever. i felt horrible and just nauseas the entire time. i had a traumatic birth and getting preeclampsia my last day of pregnancy was tough on my body
Pre-eclamspia can lead to permanent heart problems later in life, it can even be fatal. Why is no one talking about this? I developed pre-eclampsia with HELLP syndrome with my pregnancy and an echocardiogram revealed organ damage and scarring on my heart. I told my provider and was repeatedly dismissed until I needed to be placed on life suporrt. ❤
Hi, I’m 14 weeks pregnant and my ob realised because of high blood pressure I’m in a risk of preeclampsia.. she gave me aspirin 150 every night until my 36 weeks. Im too worried for my baby health because i have no idea does aspirin dangerous for him? I would be thankful if you could help me 🙏
I'm 10 weeks along, and I had pre-eclampsia with my first pregnancy almost 2 years ago...now I'm at risk again and doctor is suggesting I take low dose aspirin. I just want to know of any side effects, like birth defects, heart problems, etc for the baby.
I do have swelling in my hands and feet but they said it was edema which is normal. I’m also seeing floater lights that move but it’s only if I throw up which isn’t very often and the other day when I coughed hard. Another thing is that when I go to my appointments my blood pressure is usually high but it’s because I’m always nervous/anxious going to the doctor every time. I have an appointment tomorrow though.
Hello, thank you for all the information! I was at risk of developing HELLP syndrome during the birth of my son. I had high blood pressure towards the end of my pregnancy and now I’m pregnant again and my midwife is recommending low dose aspirin to help keep my blood pressure down. I also have naturally very low platelets and pregnancy made them even lower. Do you believe the aspirin is still a good idea since it is a blood thinner? I will follow the directions of my doctor I just wanted to know your input!
Since I am not a doctor I can't really weigh in on this except to say that the evidence does show that low dose aspirin can help prevent preeclampsia/HELLP and reduce blood pressure. It does not appear to thin the blood enough to cause bleeding issues. I hope you're able to avoid high blood pressure with this pregnancy!! You can also discuss taking magnesium, vitamin D and calcium with your midwife, and make sure that you are eating plenty of nutritious foods!
I hate that the symptoms are so similar to regular pregnancy symptoms... I've had eye floaters, exhaustion, headaches, and swelling for about a month but I have no protein in the urine and my blood pressure is healthy every time. It's just enough to have me on edge all the time😢
@@ashreilandre8167 Everything went smoothly! My BP got a little above the upper limit the day I gave birth, but it was exactly 40 weeks and the birth itself went very well. No health complications in either one of us!
My doctor is recommending that I take a baby aspirin daily to prevent it because of my higher bmi and sister having it toward the end of her pregnancy. I’m 7 weeks pregnant will baby aspirin harm baby?
I lost my 1st son at 24 weeks due to severe preclampsia. In my next pregnancy, My Obgyn put me on aspirin 150mg daily and I also followed dietary changes like low sodium high calcium and potassium. I had my son at 37 weeks, he is perfectly healthy 1 year old. Due to my history, my sister was also prescribed aspirin in her pregnancy and she had two healthy little girls. So do follow your doctors advice.
Can one have preeclampsia without high blood pressure? I had swelling on face, hands and feet. Too much weight gain and intraplacental damage but not high bp. Could it be due to preeclampsia?
Yes, you can. My blood pressure was always "normal" during doctors visits. Yet, I was super swollen. 9 days before our baby's due date, his heart beat was not found. :( we lost our baby due to undiagnosed preeclampsia. May 31.2023. Please advocate for yourself. Make a specific appointment and tell your Dr. Something is not ok.
@@lauragil3394I am sooo incredibly sorry to hear that you’ve gone through this 💔 and thank you for sharing your experience. My question is if they would have speculated PE based on the swelling alone since your BP was normal, what would the course of action had been at that point in your journey to change the outcome? Would it have been to start you on baby aspirin immediately? Or something else?
Hello, great information! I was diagnosed with mild preeclampsia with my first child during labor, and now with my second my doctor told me to take a low dose aspirin. I would love to aviod the aspirin and just focus on my health. Do you have any information about that? Thank you!
This is my second pregnancy since I had a miscarriage last year. So my obygn the first time I took blood test I believe it was my first appointment with her she put me in low dose aspirin because she said I was positive for it. I’m 25 weeks pregnant and I have not noticed any swelling… I think the aspirin is not a bad idea because their is other women smaller then me! And they get preeclampsia. Everyone’s body is different. I would suggest you keep taking the aspirin as I am, either way your doctor will be checking you closely like my obygn has! But other ways to stay healthy is just being stress free, no worrying, trying to move around (walks) and having somewhat of a low carb diet. That’s what has helped me… but again everyone’s body is different.
Low dose aspirin can be very effective for avoiding preeclampsia! You can also eat a high protein diet, and discuss magnesium and calcium supplementation with your provider.
Hello, did they put you on bed rest when diagnosed with preeclampsia? I was diagnosed with it at 32 weeks & they put me on hospitalized bed rest until delivery & I’m trying to debate if i should go home & just visit regularly or should I stay in the hospital until delivery which is in February?
@@lightbright5155 I was hospitalized when I was 29 weeks, 3 days till now I am 33 weeks the doctor decided to send me home because my conditions is stabilized. At first stay till delivery at 34 weeks since I'm doing good so far so they pushed to 37 weeks and let me go home till I have 4 more weeks to go back to hospital in Feb 9th is when I will a baby. I'm so glad to be home with my family. So as for you as long you doing good such as high blood pressure, diabetic, etc whatever conditions you have if it's stabilize then you might be lucky to go home. Wish you the best and stay healthy.
Hi am in my 39 weeks pregnancy but am having strong headaches, and my legs are swollen could this be a reason and feeling like I want to vomit sometimes
I had preeclampsia and was induced 3 weeks early. It was an extremely traumatizing 43 hour labor. My doctors didn't know shit on how to manage it. Their only solution was early induction. Turns out taking a baby asprin everyday can help reduce symptoms. I'm glad she mentioned folic acid. Many people have a gene, myself included, that prevents us from breaking down folic acid for use. So you likely deficient in folate. Take methylfolate. And methylated vitamins in general just make sure you're getting those nutrients. I was not overweight or diabetic. Just malnutritioned apparently.
I lost my daughters due to preeclampsia in my first and second pregnancy , In my first pregnancy it was severe and i was induced, second pregnancy I started noticing blood pressure spiking during 20 weeks and the doctor prescribed me methyldopa 250mg but blood pressure was still spiking. I started having lower abdominal pain(which comes and desapear) and I was bleeding i went to the hospital, a day after i had the same pain and i delivered at 26 weeks.
I also lost my baby girl at 22 weeks due to preeclampsia. I did not have a good follow up. I thinks Doctors and nurses should follow up closely. At 20weeks I was told they don’t have a space for my next date , at my return date I was rush to the hospital due to high BP. That is how I lost my baby due preeclampsia.
The formula IV plus by neolife GNLD taken every single day during pregnancy eliminates the symptoms of preeclampsia....but you have to take it till few weeks after delivery. The earlier you start it in your pregnancy, the better
If it's so severe that you're hospitalized, then doing natural methods are not very effective--I am sure they are giving you meds to bring it down. If you do get discharged, trying some of these natural methods may help to keep it down at home!
i had that with my 3rd son. i was swollen and has migraine all the time till i went to the dr and they told me i had protein in my urine and blood pressure no good had to rush to the hospital
I didn't have any early pregnancy symptoms (vomiting, nausea), I don't have high blood pressure, I don't have headaches, I haven't even gained weight in a month, I haven't had swelling or anything. Is there a reason besides age, that my midwife is really pressuring me to take aspirin daily? I'm not a smoker, not a drinker, I'm really trying to be compliant but I don't see why I should take it just because it could help prevent pre-eclampsia?
If you are over a certain age or prepregnancy BMI or are in a high risk category for preeclampsia, OR had COVID during pregnancy, those are all reasons she might suggest aspirin for the remainder of your pregnancy.
My finance is 29 weeks pregnant with our 1st child and she’s dealt with nausea on and off for most of the pregnancy but just recently she’s been nauseous 24/7. That’s really the only thing she has would that be a cause for concern?
Nausea and vomiting can be a continuous pregnancy symptom for some women. As long as she is able to stay hydrated and retain nutrients, it is generally not a concern. But if you are concerned, it is NEVER a bad thing to discuss it with your doctor!
I’ve had preeclampsia in 4 out of 5 pregnancies now (i’m 18 weeks with my 6th so we’ll see how this one goes) so have been long curious about this. Honestly, it doesn’t seem that anyone really knows. There was a theory a couple of years ago that it was an autoimmune response to your placenta but I haven’t seen that one floating around as much lately.
I need help my sister is going thru preeclampsia even after the baby was born and she feels tired, short Of breath and she gets anxiety attacks and depressed thinking she will passed away and leave her kids please help don’t know what to do
This isn't really something I can speak to as we don't provide medical/medication advice on this channel--definitely something to chat with your doctor about!
Not sure if you will reply, but im having a couple symptoms, my vision is the worse part its very blurry everything is doubled and i see flecks and black flashing also seems really slowed and delayed. Im also non stop sleeping about 14+ hours a day i will sleep 6/7 hours and wake up and then sleep again an hour after for hours. Dont wanna ring up incase is all normal
I hv pain in right upper abdomen but my blood pressure is normal but pain comes if I start doing house chores for an hour or stand for an hour and if I sleep my pain get reduced, am not able to do household chores because of the pain,,,am 30 weeks pregnant now Do I hv preeclampsia just for upper right abdominal pain
Hi so I’m 21 weeks and my doctor just told me that my baby girl is small and 3 weeks behind on growth due to placenta and recommended me with baby asprin “ bayer “ and I just started taking it at night before bed time … will this improve my unborn daughter to grow more ? And will this make my placenta issue improve as well ? I want answers I wanna know the effects
Aspirin has been known to improve blood flow to the placenta and baby allowing for more nutrients to get to the baby resulting in growth. Hope everything goes well.
@@d.o_552 can it still be beneficial at 21 weeks ? Cause my doctor just recommended me this dose cause the doctors (including me ) has no idea I had placenta insufficiency until we found out on on Tuesday …….and she said I can take it up to 28 weeks it’s still beneficial and I just started taking it two days ago and I be 22 week next Tuesday … so is it too late or am I good ?
@@jniahcorry3278 it can still be beneficial, you would just have to wait and see in your case. Most docs prescribe it at 12 weeks if a woman has had previous issues before. Most growth issues are not detected until mid pregnancy or even in the 3rd trimester so there's really no way of knowing, unless you had it at least once before or have other issues like blood clotting disorders or if over 35 some doctors prescribe it as a prevention. But starting it now is better than doing nothing. Follow doctors orders and increase water intake and try not to stress too much.
No mention of all the research about inflammation and preeclampsia. Thanks for mentioning sodium and protein. Pregnant women under consume protein frequently
They want me on a baby aspirin to prevent preeclampsia.. They claim I'm at moderate risk because: I'm 42 and it's been over 10 years since I've had a pregnancy.
Can pre-eclampsia start in the end of first/start of second trimester? My blood pressure was high and I am having most of the symptoms you stated. Is it something I should be looking out for?
It is uncommon/rare but not impossible! If you are concerned, you can always talk to your doctor--screening for preeclampsia is one of the reasons you have regular appointments with your provider.
I was diagnosed frst pregnancy nd had to deliver 37 weeks…. Nw secnd tym im 34 weeks nd my chest cage area hurts frnt n bac alot wen i cough.. breathe hard or movmnt… is tat symptom?
@@thendralnirmal im doing good at 38 weeks now and no preeclampsia at moment… jus gastrointestinal dibietes and been told should get csection but tryin to avoid it and am beeing monitored closely……
Hi Rehan. How are you doing? Would like to find out, how did you manage with no preeclampsia symptoms during your second pregnancy. Mind to share. I got preeclampsia during my first pregnancy and losted my baby. Trying to find out some solution
@@mamanatural .. happened to me. 2 months ago. I lost my baby at 36+3 days .I was diagnosed with preeclampsia aat 36week scan appointment, I was monitored in the hospital but sent home ,3 days in a row. Early morning, 15th Nov. I felt my tummy hardening but no pain , and soon after I was bleeding. I rushed into hospital got an emergency cesarean section but it wass too late. This is happening in 2022, Lewisham HOSPITAL, LONDON. A pregnant woman at 36 weeks is sent home with preeclampsia symptoms.
@@Healing_Decibels Yes, I used NHS .. LOOK AT THE NEWS , YOU LL HEAR ABOUT DAILY NEONATAL DEATHS.. BECAUSE THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN. I BELIEVE SOME OF THE NHS STAFF ARE NOT FULLY TRAINED, OR JUST BAD LUCK ,FOR ME AND OTHER MANY MANY MANY PEOPLE WHOM GOING THROUGH THIS.
@@merisandenisa8545 believe me I can relate even though I’m in USA. I lost a daughter due to insurance hospital’s unwillingness to admit her. As for NHS situation, I was terrified when I saw the midwife series on TH-cam called “our stories” about NHS midwives and I realized none of the women delivering were offered pain relief during child birth. That’s is also the case in many other countries with “universal” health care. But even though I pay a lot of money for my HMO insurance they are still very stingy with epidurals. It’s just an illustration. It seems quality care Be it OBGYn or primary care is only available On a private concierge or boutique level in any country. If you know what I mean. I’m really sad that even in UK they have the same issues as we do here in USA. But for us it’s not even free. I pay one grand a month for a family insurance.
Hello, Had a question about preeclampsia if you could somewhat give me a definite answer that would be great. I just recently gave birth 3 months ago and developed preeclampsia 1 week before giving birth. Also had issues with my blood pressure. But my main thing is doctors are saying that I shouldnt eat sodium foods AT ALL!! would you know anything regarding this matter? I also take blood pressure medicine now for 2 months and dont seem to have any problems as of now. Anyway you could give me your opinion on weather i can eat low sodium foods or NO sodium foods at all?? Should i maybe be on a strict diet?? Thank you very much.
It’s impossible for me to answer this unfortunately as I’m not a medical professional and your situation is unique and may necessitate a different diet than others. Talking to a registered/licensed nutritionist/dietician may be a great place to start!
Hi...so they also say i have preeclampsia..they will monitor me for a week them at 34 weeks they will induce me to labour..anything i could do to avoid premature birth..cz i do not want that
Your birth team also will not want to deliver your baby prematurely if at ALL possible-talk to them about ways to stay healthy until then! They are there to help you stay healthy and safe as well as avoid a preterm birth ♥️
No, not necessarily. It's a risk factor for multiple issues.. but the problem is baby aspirin has to be started earlier or else it's not really effective. My doctor recommends it for everyone, actually.
I had none of the risk factors, took my prenatal vitamins and had a starting bmi of 18.5 and yet I still got PE so frankly the 'how to prevent PE' section of the video is a bit of a joke. Gained 5kg in pregnancy until week 35 where I Gained 3kg at once. Turned out PE was the culprit
i very much agree with this. this video is rubbish. i am a runner, cycler, and eat extremely healthy and weight 110 pounds. i gained 12 pounds my entire pregnancy and had 0 SWELLING, 0 protein in my urine. my only signs were very very low platelets and very high systolic blood pressure. NOTHING you can eat will change the outcome of getting this disease it is the placenta that is diseased, not the mother. the placenta send out neurotoxins throughout mammas body
Dandelion tea is a diuretic so itll deplete you of water. Hydration is very important in helping to keep blood pressure from elevating so personally I wouldn't be following this recommendation
Look into the connection between vitamin b1 deficiency and pre eclampsia. There is a whole book on it
This is great information! I had a baby at 30 weeks 1 day! 2 lbs 10 oz and no health issues at all! I had an amazing ob and she was watching for it. My first symptom (besides random high BP but not steady) was spots. It was like shinning spots. Floaters that we’re almost lit up. Then when my son stood in front of a window he was very blurry to me. So when I looked at the light it blurred. Just for anyone who is going through it. It was scary but ended fine. She’s turning 6 this year. You got this mommas! And thank you for this video!
Thank you for sharing your experience! That does sound so scary-SO glad you had a great outcome!
Have u stopped taking bp medicine
I wish these conditions were discussed by providers with pregnant women way more than they are. I had no idea what it was, and my midwife didn’t do a very good job at monitoring my weight and other symptoms. I’ve learned to research and take charge of my health.
I had Eclampsia with 2 seizures. Praise God, after emergency c section baby and I were ok (even tho it took 8 days in the icu for my BP to stabilize). Now, I am pregnant with my second and determined to not let it happen again. Thank you for speaking out on this, and for the tips. I will be more proactive this time in watching out for symptoms and eating well.
Oh wow!! That sounds so scary! So glad the video encouraged you in your own healthcare--and I hope you never have to handle such a scary situation ever again!
How your second pregnancy went?
@@princyprincesss4572 As far as eclampsia/preeclampsia goes, my 2nd pregnancy was night and day difference. Even though my provider told me that I had a 60% chance of having it again, I developed no high BP the entire pregnancy. I owe it to the fact that I (mostly) followed the Brewer Diet (there is a Facebook group called Dr Brewer Pregnancy Nutrition that is run by very helpful midwives who help navigate this). I did develop Vasa Previa, which is totally different, and because of this had to deliver via scheduled C section at 36 weeks. However, baby boy was healthy (he just needed a few days on the CPAP since boys' lungs don't develop as quickly as girls) and he weighed a whole pound and a half more than my daughter did when she was born at 36 weeks! I account that to the fact that I ate so well this time. My baby boy is 9 months old now and thriving.
Did they put you on blood pressure medication or anything else to help stabilize at this time?
@@lovebug8482 My high risk OB did prescribe baby Aspirin with my second pregnancy, although it's pretty common for this not to make much of a difference in the occurrence or severity of pre-e.
I had preeclampsia in my first pregnancy. I'm now pregnant again and to prevent it my doctor prescribed me an homeophatic medicine and according with doctor and midwife, I'm taking L-Arginin and I'm on a diet with more proteins and sodium and I have less symptoms than last pregnancy (I'm now in the 28th week).
Thank you so much for this video, Preeclampsia is still very unknown.
I'm glad it was helpful
Please, when you say high protein and sodium, what do you mean. I was told to reduce sodium by due to BP issues. And someone recently told me to keep away from to much protein and stay on more green leafy veggies. And need to again more knowledge.
@@samideliniboe7396what she’s referring to is known as the Brewer Diet. Dr Brewer recommended high protein, quality sodium, whole foods.
how did you pregnancy and birth go? I hope it was wonderful and preeclampsia free!!
This was very informative, thank you for sharing
I had a great pregnacy and delivery with my first child. I'm pregnant with my second child and my new obgyn is reccoming that and I and all his other patients take low dose asprin twice daily. I don't have high blood pressure and am in very good health. I'm very uneasy about his reccomdation. What do you think? I don't like taking medications at all unless absolutely necessary.
I had a traumatic time with this. I didnt know i had it. I was flagged at 20 weeks with protien in my urine but my midwife wasnt bothered about it. At 36 weeks i got really ill and puffy. Got to the hospital just on time. I had pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. Poor baby had to come out. Managed to deliver him the next day and he was perfect xx took a while for my blood pressure to come down. Why am i rambling? Sorry. I have the feeling i want another child, yet the thought of having this again is quite frightening. Im looking for an ounce of hope that i may be able to avoid getting it again. Ill gove dandelion tea a go for now ❤❤
How were your liver enzymes? I had to give birth at 20 weeks on August 11th due to high blood pressure. Even though my son was healthy and my organs were fine according to the ultrasound, there was nothing they could do. I was also losing weight. I keep going over it in my head, and I still don't understand how this happened.
What about using nitric oxide to lower blood pressure to fight preclamsia?
My doctors office NEVER takes a urine sample, even though I ask Every. Single. Time.
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome 😊
I had this late pregnancy and during labor. I took a magnesium supplement everyday while pregnant. I had no symptoms except elevated blood pressure and protein in urine. I got all of the symptoms after I gave birth and while I was hooked up to the magnesium. I was discharged and had to return 2 days later with high blood pressure again. I had the symptoms while I was hooked on the mag. again. headache, blurry vision
Magnesium doesn't eliminate or prevent preeclampsia--it provides neurologic protection and prevents seizures. So it makes sense that you your symptoms would not be affected necessarily by the magnesium.
I had the same experience as you! 😩
magnesium while i was in labor was the worst thing ever. i felt horrible and just nauseas the entire time. i had a traumatic birth and getting preeclampsia my last day of pregnancy was tough on my body
So the magnesium while you were pregnant didn’t seem to do anything? Is there a reason why you took it?
Pre-eclamspia can lead to permanent heart problems later in life, it can even be fatal. Why is no one talking about this? I developed pre-eclampsia with HELLP syndrome with my pregnancy and an echocardiogram revealed organ damage and scarring on my heart. I told my provider and was repeatedly dismissed until I needed to be placed on life suporrt. ❤
I am so sorry about that, your healthcare provider deserves to be jailed for life. Sending u tight hugs momma
@@shinelleangel2140 Her name was Dr. Leslie Ostler, in case anyone happens to run into her.
Hi, I’m 14 weeks pregnant and my ob realised because of high blood pressure I’m in a risk of preeclampsia.. she gave me aspirin 150 every night until my 36 weeks. Im too worried for my baby health because i have no idea does aspirin dangerous for him?
I would be thankful if you could help me 🙏
I'm 10 weeks along, and I had pre-eclampsia with my first pregnancy almost 2 years ago...now I'm at risk again and doctor is suggesting I take low dose aspirin. I just want to know of any side effects, like birth defects, heart problems, etc for the baby.
I do have swelling in my hands and feet but they said it was edema which is normal. I’m also seeing floater lights that move but it’s only if I throw up which isn’t very often and the other day when I coughed hard. Another thing is that when I go to my appointments my blood pressure is usually high but it’s because I’m always nervous/anxious going to the doctor every time. I have an appointment tomorrow though.
So glad you have an appointment soon! You are definitely describing a lot of symptoms of preeclampsia!
Hello, thank you for all the information! I was at risk of developing HELLP syndrome during the birth of my son. I had high blood pressure towards the end of my pregnancy and now I’m pregnant again and my midwife is recommending low dose aspirin to help keep my blood pressure down. I also have naturally very low platelets and pregnancy made them even lower. Do you believe the aspirin is still a good idea since it is a blood thinner? I will follow the directions of my doctor I just wanted to know your input!
Since I am not a doctor I can't really weigh in on this except to say that the evidence does show that low dose aspirin can help prevent preeclampsia/HELLP and reduce blood pressure. It does not appear to thin the blood enough to cause bleeding issues. I hope you're able to avoid high blood pressure with this pregnancy!! You can also discuss taking magnesium, vitamin D and calcium with your midwife, and make sure that you are eating plenty of nutritious foods!
Aspirin is not actually a blood thinner. It prevents blood platelets from sticking together. Blood is the same "thickness"
are you vaxxed?
I hate that the symptoms are so similar to regular pregnancy symptoms... I've had eye floaters, exhaustion, headaches, and swelling for about a month but I have no protein in the urine and my blood pressure is healthy every time. It's just enough to have me on edge all the time😢
Same! How did everything go?
@@ashreilandre8167 Everything went smoothly! My BP got a little above the upper limit the day I gave birth, but it was exactly 40 weeks and the birth itself went very well. No health complications in either one of us!
My doctor is recommending that I take a baby aspirin daily to prevent it because of my higher bmi and sister having it toward the end of her pregnancy. I’m 7 weeks pregnant will baby aspirin harm baby?
I lost my 1st son at 24 weeks due to severe preclampsia.
In my next pregnancy, My Obgyn put me on aspirin 150mg daily and I also followed dietary changes like low sodium high calcium and potassium. I had my son at 37 weeks, he is perfectly healthy 1 year old.
Due to my history, my sister was also prescribed aspirin in her pregnancy and she had two healthy little girls.
So do follow your doctors advice.
Question : will watermelon help with the blood flow?
Can one have preeclampsia without high blood pressure?
I had swelling on face, hands and feet. Too much weight gain and intraplacental damage but not high bp. Could it be due to preeclampsia?
i think it could be possible. check with your doctor. better to be safe than sorry. also extreme sweeping and too much weight gain quickly is never ok
Yes, you can. My blood pressure was always "normal" during doctors visits. Yet, I was super swollen. 9 days before our baby's due date, his heart beat was not found. :( we lost our baby due to undiagnosed preeclampsia. May 31.2023. Please advocate for yourself. Make a specific appointment and tell your Dr. Something is not ok.
@@lauragil3394I am sooo incredibly sorry to hear that you’ve gone through this 💔 and thank you for sharing your experience. My question is if they would have speculated PE based on the swelling alone since your BP was normal, what would the course of action had been at that point in your journey to change the outcome? Would it have been to start you on baby aspirin immediately? Or something else?
@@bibleadaykeepsthedevilaway they would've given her an emergency c-section...
Hello, great information! I was diagnosed with mild preeclampsia with my first child during labor, and now with my second my doctor told me to take a low dose aspirin. I would love to aviod the aspirin and just focus on my health. Do you have any information about that? Thank you!
This is my second pregnancy since I had a miscarriage last year. So my obygn the first time I took blood test I believe it was my first appointment with her she put me in low dose aspirin because she said I was positive for it. I’m 25 weeks pregnant and I have not noticed any swelling… I think the aspirin is not a bad idea because their is other women smaller then me! And they get preeclampsia. Everyone’s body is different. I would suggest you keep taking the aspirin as I am, either way your doctor will be checking you closely like my obygn has! But other ways to stay healthy is just being stress free, no worrying, trying to move around (walks) and having somewhat of a low carb diet. That’s what has helped me… but again everyone’s body is different.
Low dose aspirin can be very effective for avoiding preeclampsia! You can also eat a high protein diet, and discuss magnesium and calcium supplementation with your provider.
@@mamanatural can I do both? I lost three babies 17 years ago...now I want to finally try this all again..but I'm older now.
Hello, did they put you on bed rest when diagnosed with preeclampsia? I was diagnosed with it at 32 weeks & they put me on hospitalized bed rest until delivery & I’m trying to debate if i should go home & just visit regularly or should I stay in the hospital until delivery which is in February?
@@lightbright5155 I was hospitalized when I was 29 weeks, 3 days till now I am 33 weeks the doctor decided to send me home because my conditions is stabilized. At first stay till delivery at 34 weeks since I'm doing good so far so they pushed to 37 weeks and let me go home till I have 4 more weeks to go back to hospital in Feb 9th is when I will a baby. I'm so glad to be home with my family. So as for you as long you doing good such as high blood pressure, diabetic, etc whatever conditions you have if it's stabilize then you might be lucky to go home. Wish you the best and stay healthy.
Hi am in my 39 weeks pregnancy but am having strong headaches, and my legs are swollen could this be a reason and feeling like I want to vomit sometimes
Yes talk to your doctor
DEFINITELY talk to your doctor about this ASAP!
I had preeclampsia and was induced 3 weeks early. It was an extremely traumatizing 43 hour labor. My doctors didn't know shit on how to manage it. Their only solution was early induction. Turns out taking a baby asprin everyday can help reduce symptoms. I'm glad she mentioned folic acid. Many people have a gene, myself included, that prevents us from breaking down folic acid for use. So you likely deficient in folate. Take methylfolate. And methylated vitamins in general just make sure you're getting those nutrients.
I was not overweight or diabetic. Just malnutritioned apparently.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
I lost my daughters due to preeclampsia in my first and second pregnancy , In my first pregnancy it was severe and i was induced, second pregnancy I started noticing blood pressure spiking during 20 weeks and the doctor prescribed me methyldopa 250mg but blood pressure was still spiking. I started having lower abdominal pain(which comes and desapear) and I was bleeding i went to the hospital, a day after i had the same pain and i delivered at 26 weeks.
Im so sorry to hear about your losses 😞 those must have been very difficult experiences!
I also lost my baby girl at 22 weeks due to preeclampsia. I did not have a good follow up. I thinks Doctors and nurses should follow up closely. At 20weeks I was told they don’t have a space for my next date , at my return date I was rush to the hospital due to high BP. That is how I lost my baby due preeclampsia.
Hi dear sorry for the losses just experienced exactly the same have you tried conceiving again
Kindly tell me the name of tea that you used during your pregnancy.kindly
I used Red Raspberry Leaf tea.
The formula IV plus by neolife GNLD taken every single day during pregnancy eliminates the symptoms of preeclampsia....but you have to take it till few weeks after delivery. The earlier you start it in your pregnancy, the better
Hi I'm diagnosed with preeclampsia and I'm still at the hospital.. my blood pressure is at a high point and I would love to know how to get it down..
How much is your bp now
She suggested garlic in the video. May be u can drink garlic tea but ask ur doctor first. I hope everything goes well for u and ur baby
If it's so severe that you're hospitalized, then doing natural methods are not very effective--I am sure they are giving you meds to bring it down. If you do get discharged, trying some of these natural methods may help to keep it down at home!
Are you still having high blood pressure did it go away
are you vaxxed?
Look up Dr Berg's video on preclampsia! He discusses a detailed study that shows 100mg of vitamin B1 daily can help in preventing it!
i had that with my 3rd son. i was swollen and has migraine all the time till i went to the dr and they told me
i had protein in my urine and blood pressure no good had to rush to the hospital
Ugh, that’s SO tough!
I didn't have any early pregnancy symptoms (vomiting, nausea), I don't have high blood pressure, I don't have headaches, I haven't even gained weight in a month, I haven't had swelling or anything. Is there a reason besides age, that my midwife is really pressuring me to take aspirin daily? I'm not a smoker, not a drinker, I'm really trying to be compliant but I don't see why I should take it just because it could help prevent pre-eclampsia?
If you are over a certain age or prepregnancy BMI or are in a high risk category for preeclampsia, OR had COVID during pregnancy, those are all reasons she might suggest aspirin for the remainder of your pregnancy.
My finance is 29 weeks pregnant with our 1st child and she’s dealt with nausea on and off for most of the pregnancy but just recently she’s been nauseous 24/7. That’s really the only thing she has would that be a cause for concern?
Nausea and vomiting can be a continuous pregnancy symptom for some women. As long as she is able to stay hydrated and retain nutrients, it is generally not a concern. But if you are concerned, it is NEVER a bad thing to discuss it with your doctor!
These are all SYMPTOMS... I still don't understand what preeclampsia/eclampsia is, what causes it, and how to prevent it??
I’ve had preeclampsia in 4 out of 5 pregnancies now (i’m 18 weeks with my 6th so we’ll see how this one goes) so have been long curious about this. Honestly, it doesn’t seem that anyone really knows. There was a theory a couple of years ago that it was an autoimmune response to your placenta but I haven’t seen that one floating around as much lately.
I been feeling really sick and my pressure is been spiking and i always have low blood pressure i get confused
Sounds like you definitely need to talk to your doctor or midwife 😩
I need help my sister is going thru preeclampsia even after the baby was born and she feels tired, short Of breath and she gets anxiety attacks and depressed thinking she will passed away and leave her kids please help don’t know what to do
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Vitamin B1
What if I have lower blood pressure but still swelling? Mostly my ankles...
It can be totally normal to have swelling without high blood pressure…
Can we continue medicines for high BP even if it's normal below 110/70 ? Headache and feet swelling at week 25 is it the risk factor for my pregnancy?
This isn't really something I can speak to as we don't provide medical/medication advice on this channel--definitely something to chat with your doctor about!
Not sure if you will reply, but im having a couple symptoms, my vision is the worse part its very blurry everything is doubled and i see flecks and black flashing also seems really slowed and delayed. Im also non stop sleeping about 14+ hours a day i will sleep 6/7 hours and wake up and then sleep again an hour after for hours. Dont wanna ring up incase is all normal
None of what you're describing sounds normal! It definitely sounds like you need to call your doctor to be seen as soon as possible!
I hv pain in right upper abdomen but my blood pressure is normal but pain comes if I start doing house chores for an hour or stand for an hour and if I sleep my pain get reduced, am not able to do household chores because of the pain,,,am 30 weeks pregnant now Do I hv preeclampsia just for upper right abdominal pain
@mmdolly8424 how are you doing?
@@griseydasegovia541 m good and I hv 8 months old baby…. Pain vanished as I delivered the baby…
Hi so I’m 21 weeks and my doctor just told me that my baby girl is small and 3 weeks behind on growth due to placenta and recommended me with baby asprin “ bayer “ and I just started taking it at night before bed time … will this improve my unborn daughter to grow more ? And will this make my placenta issue improve as well ? I want answers I wanna know the effects
Aspirin has been known to improve blood flow to the placenta and baby allowing for more nutrients to get to the baby resulting in growth. Hope everything goes well.
@@d.o_552 can it still be beneficial at 21 weeks ? Cause my doctor just recommended me this dose cause the doctors (including me ) has no idea I had placenta insufficiency until we found out on on Tuesday …….and she said I can take it up to 28 weeks it’s still beneficial and I just started taking it two days ago and I be 22 week next Tuesday … so is it too late or am I good ?
@@jniahcorry3278 it can still be beneficial, you would just have to wait and see in your case. Most docs prescribe it at 12 weeks if a woman has had previous issues before. Most growth issues are not detected until mid pregnancy or even in the 3rd trimester so there's really no way of knowing, unless you had it at least once before or have other issues like blood clotting disorders or if over 35 some doctors prescribe it as a prevention. But starting it now is better than doing nothing. Follow doctors orders and increase water intake and try not to stress too much.
@@d.o_552 thank so much
@@d.o_552 at 12 weeks the placenta was normal so that’s why they didn’t recommend the asprin
Hello,
How far in your pregnancy were you prior to starting the dandelion root tea please? How early in pregnancy can I start drinking the tea?
Dandelion root tea can be safe throughout pregnancy but it's best to consult your doctor about when to start!
@@mamanatural my OBGYN does not know about it. Thank you for the advise.
@@mamanatural I’m 36 weeks and my blood pressure is border line 140/90. I bought the tea hope it helps lowering my blood pressure. Thanks for sharing.
@@glaizabernaldez hello, did it help to lower your blood pressure?
@@glaizabernaldezhi. Did the dandelion yea help you?
No mention of all the research about inflammation and preeclampsia. Thanks for mentioning sodium and protein. Pregnant women under consume protein frequently
Very true!!
They want me on a baby aspirin to prevent preeclampsia.. They claim I'm at moderate risk because: I'm 42 and it's been over 10 years since I've had a pregnancy.
Can pre-eclampsia start in the end of first/start of second trimester? My blood pressure was high and I am having most of the symptoms you stated. Is it something I should be looking out for?
It is uncommon/rare but not impossible! If you are concerned, you can always talk to your doctor--screening for preeclampsia is one of the reasons you have regular appointments with your provider.
I was diagnosed frst pregnancy nd had to deliver 37 weeks…. Nw secnd tym im 34 weeks nd my chest cage area hurts frnt n bac alot wen i cough.. breathe hard or movmnt… is tat symptom?
These sound like symptoms you need to talk to your doctor about, especially with all of the respiratory viruses going around!
Thanku i surly will
Hi Rehan, how are you now
@@thendralnirmal im doing good at 38 weeks now and no preeclampsia at moment… jus gastrointestinal dibietes and been told should get csection but tryin to avoid it and am beeing monitored closely……
Hi Rehan. How are you doing? Would like to find out, how did you manage with no preeclampsia symptoms during your second pregnancy. Mind to share. I got preeclampsia during my first pregnancy and losted my baby. Trying to find out some solution
Can preeclampsia lead to separation of placenta??
Abruption is a risk of preeclampsia, yes.
@@mamanatural .. happened to me. 2 months ago. I lost my baby at 36+3 days .I was diagnosed with preeclampsia aat 36week scan appointment, I was monitored in the hospital but sent home ,3 days in a row. Early morning, 15th Nov. I felt my tummy hardening but no pain , and soon after I was bleeding. I rushed into hospital got an emergency cesarean section but it wass too late.
This is happening in 2022, Lewisham HOSPITAL, LONDON. A pregnant woman at 36 weeks is sent home with preeclampsia symptoms.
@@merisandenisa8545 I thought this only happens in USA. Is it a cost cutting measure for them? Did you use NHS?.
@@Healing_Decibels Yes, I used NHS ..
LOOK AT THE NEWS , YOU LL HEAR ABOUT DAILY NEONATAL DEATHS..
BECAUSE THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN. I BELIEVE SOME OF THE NHS STAFF ARE NOT FULLY TRAINED, OR JUST BAD LUCK ,FOR ME AND OTHER MANY MANY MANY PEOPLE WHOM GOING THROUGH THIS.
@@merisandenisa8545 believe me I can relate even though I’m in USA. I lost a daughter due to insurance hospital’s unwillingness to admit her. As for NHS situation, I was terrified when I saw the midwife series on TH-cam called “our stories” about NHS midwives and I realized none of the women delivering were offered pain relief during child birth. That’s is also the case in many other countries with “universal” health care. But even though I pay a lot of money for my HMO insurance they are still very stingy with epidurals. It’s just an illustration. It seems quality care Be it OBGYn or primary care is only available
On a private concierge or boutique level in any country. If you know what I mean. I’m really sad that even in UK they have the same issues as we do here in USA. But for us it’s not even free. I pay one grand a month for a family insurance.
Hello,
Had a question about preeclampsia if you could somewhat give me a definite answer that would be great.
I just recently gave birth 3 months ago and developed preeclampsia 1 week before giving birth. Also had issues with my blood pressure. But my main thing is doctors are saying that I shouldnt eat sodium foods AT ALL!! would you know anything regarding this matter?
I also take blood pressure medicine now for 2 months and dont seem to have any problems as of now. Anyway you could give me your opinion on weather i can eat low sodium foods or NO sodium foods at all?? Should i maybe be on a strict diet??
Thank you very much.
It’s impossible for me to answer this unfortunately as I’m not a medical professional and your situation is unique and may necessitate a different diet than others. Talking to a registered/licensed nutritionist/dietician may be a great place to start!
Are you vaxxed?
The red flags your stating are all normal effects of pregnancy. I'm confused??
Hi...so they also say i have preeclampsia..they will monitor me for a week them at 34 weeks they will induce me to labour..anything i could do to avoid premature birth..cz i do not want that
Your birth team also will not want to deliver your baby prematurely if at ALL possible-talk to them about ways to stay healthy until then! They are there to help you stay healthy and safe as well as avoid a preterm birth ♥️
Yes this weight gain is so depressing
Is it a red flag that my OBGYN routinely puts everyone over a BMI of 30 on baby aspirin starting at 12 weeks?
I'm just a random person but that sounds more like treating her patients as statistics rather than as individuals.
No, not necessarily. It's a risk factor for multiple issues.. but the problem is baby aspirin has to be started earlier or else it's not really effective.
My doctor recommends it for everyone, actually.
I had none of the risk factors, took my prenatal vitamins and had a starting bmi of 18.5 and yet I still got PE so frankly the 'how to prevent PE' section of the video is a bit of a joke. Gained 5kg in pregnancy until week 35 where I Gained 3kg at once. Turned out PE was the culprit
It definitely can’t always be prevented! It would be so helpful if we knew exactly what causes it-sometimes it just happens 😩
i very much agree with this. this video is rubbish. i am a runner, cycler, and eat extremely healthy and weight 110 pounds. i gained 12 pounds my entire pregnancy and had 0 SWELLING, 0 protein in my urine. my only signs were very very low platelets and very high systolic blood pressure. NOTHING you can eat will change the outcome of getting this disease it is the placenta that is diseased, not the mother. the placenta send out neurotoxins throughout mammas body
are you vaxxed?
@@jefferymartenson2633 yes I'm now triple vaxxed. Got my 1st dose after I gave birth. How is being vaccinated or not relevant though 🤔
Gave birth
Got first dose
Then developed this condition
Is that the correct order?
Dandelion tea is a diuretic so itll deplete you of water. Hydration is very important in helping to keep blood pressure from elevating so personally I wouldn't be following this recommendation