Preeclampsia is a fairly common gestational complication and, if not treated correctly, can be a cause of perinatal mortality.
The reason for the development of gestational preeclampsia is unknown, but there are some factors that are associated with the development of preeclampsia. Each of them is discussed below:
- First-time mother.
- Family or personal history of preeclampsia.
- Multiple gestation (twins or triplets).
- Obesity.
- Advanced maternal age.
- Black race.
- History of hypertension, diabetes, kidney disease and/or thyroid disease.
- Gestation by ovodonation.
- Inadequate diet.
- Chronic stress.
Therefore, in women with a high probability of developing preeclampsia, it is essential to perform an adequate medical follow-up, as well as to establish an early treatment.
Read the full article on: What is preeclampsia in pregnancy and why does it occur? ( 26).
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
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