A Community Service Annoucement on the dangers of Pre Eclampsia.
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Eclampsia, correctly called PUERPERAL TETANY, is caused by a low level of calcium in the blood stream and is often brought on by active nursing of puppies.
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The compelling story of Pasang–a woman of Nepal’s north-central Himalayan region–illustrates how simple it is prevent maternal death resulting from the on-set of eclampsia and pre-eclampsia. When basic maternal health education is provided to women and their communities, and when Skilled Birth Attendants are trained to manage these complications–the lives of women and their newborns can largely be saved. The remedy is simple, and functions even in remote, low-resource settings.
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Dr Rebecca Black continues with her specialists overview of pre-eclampsia.
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http://www.pregenesys.com/
In Israel, any woman in trimester 1 can get this blood test (weeks 7-13) and be evaluated for risk of pre-eclampsia. If the risk appears elevated, she returns to verify her risk, and if it is indeed elevated, DT can help the doctor determine the required level of monitoring and treatment.
Preeclampsia is a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and affects both the mother and the unborn baby. Affecting at least 5 percent of all pregnancies, it is a rapidly progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure, swelling and protein in the urine. Sudden weight gain, headaches and changes in vision are important symptoms; however,some women with rapidly advancing disease report few symptoms.
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