Sentences with phrase «eclampsia at»

Fans of Downtown Abbey may remember the death of the daughter, Sybil, who developed eclampsia at a home birth.

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However, women are at risk for developing eclampsia up to six weeks after delivery of their babies; their doctors will continue to monitor their blood pressure during that postpartum period.

Well, long story short, I did end up having Eclampsia and Hellp syndrome at the same time and I almost lost my life!

My doctor for example, mentioned the fact that many women carrying multiples are at risk of developing pre-eclampsia and even a more serious condition that is called eclampsia.

History of preterm birth at < 34 completed weeks gestation, Recurrent miscarriage, Moderate to severe pre-eclampsia (see detailed guidelines), Intra Uterine Growth Restriction (see detailed guidelines), Caesarean section, previous unexplained stillbirth, eclampsia, uterine rupture, placental abruption, PUPP, Obstetric cholestasis, 3rd or 4th degree tear, definitive PPH, manual removal of placenta, shoulder dystocia, neonatal death, infant with hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy, midtrimester miscarriage · Previous gynaecological history.

Ecorazzi agrees with the claim of «scare tactics,» noting that the AMA resolution states that women who choose to birth at home put themselves at risk of «maternal hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, eclampsia or other obstetric emergencies,» adding «nothing like taking away choices from people — or scaring the hell out of them into going your way.»

The only problem is that when low risk suddenly becomes immediate, life - threateningly high risk (unexpected haemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, rapid onset eclampsia), being in hospital gives you a good stab at survival.

However, it can put you at higher risk for developing a dangerous condition known as eclampsia.

Immigrant women from regions of the world such as East Asia, Southeast Asia, North Africa and the Middle East seem to be at lower risk of developing preeclampsia than native - born women and Eastern Europe women are at lower odds of developing eclampsia.

In this study gestational hyptertension was defined as a BP reading of 140/90 mmHg without proteinuria on at least two occasions after 20 weeks» gestation; pre-eclampsia as 140/90 mmHg with proteinuria on repeated readings after 20 weeks; and eclampsia as 160/140 with proteinuria on repeated readings after 20 weeks.

I often give some dextrose at the same time I treat with intravenous calcium for eclampsia since the two problems often occur together.