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What to do if i had pre eclampsia with my first pregnancy will i have it again?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Possibly: You most likely will not get pre eclampsia again, however risk factors include history, weight, history of hypertension, diabetes, and renal abnormalities.

Answered 9/8/2013

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Possible: The recurrence risk is about 15%. There is no prevention - keep your appointments with your ob/gyn and the pre-eclampsia will be caught early.

Dr Klauber and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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