One of the things I find most positive about celebrities becoming mothers, is that with their influence and position they help create more awareness about some issues. For example, the models and actresses who manifest themselves in favor of breastfeeding in public or who proudly show their stretch marks.
Now, it has been singer Beyoncé who has once again targeted preeclampsia, a complication of pregnancy that he confessed to have and for which they had to perform an emergency cesarean. We tell you about this condition, as well as its symptoms and risks.
Since becoming a mother, Beyoncé has been part of the media news that specializes in fatherhood, motherhood and child rearing. Whether with your stunning photograph announcing your pregnancy or because of the health conditions of your twins, the singer shares details of her motherhood with her followers.
Now, and in an interview for the famous September issue of Vogue magazine, Beyoncé has revealed details of her personal life, telling how in the pregnancy of her twins Rumi and Sir He had to have an emergency cesarean, because he suffered from preeclampsia. We tell you what this complication is about in pregnancy.
What is preeclampsia?
Preeclampsia It is a complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine, and that it can be dangerous for both the mother and the baby. According to information from the World Health Organization, among hypertensive disorders that complicate pregnancy, preeclampsia and eclampsia stand out as the main causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality.
This condition usually appears or begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy, although in many cases it becomes evident until the third trimester. It is estimated that this type of hypertensive complications affects approximately 10% of pregnant women worldwide.
The exact cause for which it occurs is unknown., although there are some risk factors, such as:
- Having had preeclampsia in a previous pregnancy.
- Having a multiple pregnancy
- Having high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease or having an autoimmune disease.
Other risk factors, which are not as tall as the previous ones, are:
- Let it be your first pregnancy or more than 10 years have passed since you had a baby.
- Suffer from obesity
- That other people in your family, such as a mother or sisters, have had preeclampsia.
- Having had a previous pregnancy with complications.
- Having undergone in vitro fertilization.
- Be 35 years of age or older.
Signs and symptoms of preeclampsia
As we mentioned, preeclampsia usually begins to develop from the 20th week of pregnancy, but for many women it can go unnoticed, causing it to be detected until the third trimester.
Between the preeclampsia symptoms The following are found:
- High blood pressure.
- Present protein in the urine.
- Eye problems, such as blurred vision, look sparkling, see points or be sensitive to light.
- Nausea, vomiting or dizziness.
- Headache that does not seem to diminish or disappear.
- Pain in the right side, under the ribs or in the right shoulder.
- Fast weight gain
- Do not urinate very often.
- Swelling in legs, hands or face.
- Difficulty breathing.
It is important to detect preeclampsia in time to avoid serious damage which can affect the mother (such as damage to the kidneys, liver or brain, as well as presenting problems with coagulation or stroke) and the baby (such as premature birth, placental abruption or low birth weight).
When preeclampsia is detected in time it can be controlled, and depending on the severity of this your doctor will give you directions, to know if you can continue your pregnancy at home, if you must remain admitted to the hospital or if it is necessary to anticipate the birth of your baby, which is an option for those already in the 37th week of your pregnancy.
If you have one or more of these symptoms you should check with your doctor. Many of the symptoms of preeclampsia often go unnoticed because they are similar to other symptoms or discomforts of pregnancy, but if in doubt, it is best to have a health professional check you.
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More information | Preeclampsia - March of Dimes
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