A 24-year-old female asked about a 35-year-old female:
i had severe preeclampsia with my first pregnancy. what is the chance i will have it again in a second pregnancy?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Krulak answered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Significant: The range of preeclampsia recurrence is between 5-70%. The more severe the preeclampsia in the first pregnancy, the more likely the recurrence. Severe preeclampsia requiring delivery before 30 weeks gestation has the highest risk of recurrence.
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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered
Family Medicine 14 years experience
Wide range: Previous diagnosis of preeclampsia does put you at a higher risk of developing again compared to a woman who did not have it in previous pregnancies.The chance of having it again is somewhere between 5 and 70 percent, a range that I know is not very helpful.The risk of getting again is still higher if you have a history of severe symptoms of preeclampsia, which you had.You will have to be vigilant
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