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ADVICE FROM JULIE A preeclampsia diagnosis, early delivery, and 63-day NICU stay is a lot for anyone to handle. OBGYN and mom Julie Taylor offers advice for overcoming adversity like this. 1. Find the right doctor. It’s so important to have a doctor you trust, Julie says. “I knew that we were being well taken care of and trusted my doctor with the care of my precious son,” she says. 2. Reach out to others in similar situations. According to Julie, 10 percent of all babies are born early—which means you’re not alone. “So many people have gone through something similar,” she says. Talk to people, and reach out and ask for help. A friend of a friend who’s traveled a similar path can be a true comfort. 3. Surround yourself with a supportive community. “My sense of community was widened when I realized how many people supported and prayed for us in the hospital,” Julie says. “I still now, a year later, have people ask me in the hospital ‘How is your little boy?’ My husband and I couldn’t have made it through without them.” What Is Preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can occur after 20 weeks of pregnancy. A pregnant woman with normal blood pressure can suddenly experience pregnancy-related complications marked by high blood pressure and indications of damage to organs such as the liver and kidneys. A diagnosis of preeclampsia can be frightening, but if untreated, it can also lead to serious complications––or even death––for mother and baby. Doctors agree that the best treatment is a quick delivery of the baby. It can take some time for the mother to recover after the baby has been delivered. What Are the Symptoms? Preeclampsia can exhibit differently; some women experience no symptoms, while others do. One of the noted markers is a change in blood pressure. High blood pressure may develop slowly or rapidly. This is why prenatal care and monitoring a mother’s blood pressure is important. Always attend your prenatal office visits, so your health care provider can maintain accurate blood pressure records. You should immediately contact your physician or go to an emergency room if you experience any of the following symptoms: • Severe breathing difficulties (caused by fluid in the lungs) • Severe blurred vision or other disturbances in vision (such as temporary vision loss) • Severe abdominal pain • Severe headaches Here are some of the other signs and symptoms of preeclampsia: • Sudden swelling (mainly in the face and hands) or weight gain • Weakened liver function • Reduced urination • Excess protein in the urine or symptoms of kidney problems • Reduced levels of platelets in the blood • Nausea/vomiting • Pain in the upper abdominal area (under the ribs on the right side) • Shortness of breath • Vision changes • Headaches *Remember, it is important to contact your doctor if you are unsure about a symptom you are experiencing. What Are the Causes? The specific cause of preeclampsia involves several factors, all of which involve the placenta. A woman with preeclampsia has a placenta in which the blood vessels have developed abnormally, causing them to function incorrectly. The blood vessels are narrower than normal, and hormone signals affect them differently, which limits the amount of blood flow. Experts believe that the development of abnormal blood vessels may be attributed to any of the following: • Genetic predisposition • A complication with the immune system • Damage to the placenta blood vessels • Inadequate blood flow to the uterus 32 <strong>Babypalooza</strong>.com
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