what are the signs of preeclampsia?

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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/preeclampsia/DS00583

Preeclampsia can develop gradually but often starts abruptly, after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Preeclampsia may range from mild to severe. If your blood pressure was normal before your pregnancy, signs and symptoms of preeclampsia may include:

* High blood pressure (hypertension) — 140/90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or greater — documented on two occasions, at least six hours but no more than seven days apart
* Excess protein in your urine (proteinuria)
* Severe headaches
* Changes in vision, including temporary loss of vision, blurred vision or light sensitivity
* Upper abdominal pain, usually under your ribs on the right side
* Nausea or vomiting
* Dizziness
* Decreased urine output
* Sudden weight gain, typically more than 2 pounds (0.9 kilogram) a week

Swelling (edema), particularly in your face and hands, often accompanies preeclampsia. Swelling isn't considered a reliable sign of preeclampsia, however, because it also occurs in many normal pregnancies.

When to see a doctor
Contact your doctor immediately or go to an emergency room if you have severe headaches, blurred vision or severe pain in your abdomen.

Because headaches, nausea, and aches and pains are common pregnancy complaints, it's difficult to know when new symptoms are simply part of being pregnant and when they may indicate a serious problem — especially if it's your first pregnancy. If you're concerned about your symptoms, contact your doctor.

thank you. just what i was looking for.

i had most of these symptoms a couple weeks back but they've completely stopped now & baby's moving around fine, no changes in movement at all.

i see my midwife on wednesday should i tell her about it?

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I would, I did this time around. I've been monitoring my bp cos I am worried about it. But the docs said I've been fine, then I got concerned when I had nausea/vomiting along with flashing lights. But the doc told me its extreme migraine by a certain food that I am eating that I wasn't eating before the pregnancy that I'm eating now thats causing it but to be honest my eating habits haven't changed. So I have no idea what could be causing it. But doc told me everything seems to be growing fine, and I feel the baby move all the time so I'm not too concerned anymore. High blood pressure runs in both my mom and dad so it did worry me that perhaps I might have issues but so far so good. Just sciatica and extreme migraines. I'd tell your midwife about it anyways just so they are aware and can ease your concerns.

thank you x