Understanding Preeclampsia: Expert Q&A

Preeclampsia is a common condition during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressures. It can lead to serious complications for both mother and baby. Physician Sarosh Rana, MD, MPH, and nurse Macaria Solache, RN joined us to discuss. Click "Show More" to view a full table of contents of the topics discussed.

Table of Contents:
0:00:39 What is preeclampsia?
0:01:25 What causes preeclampsia?
0:01:58 How common is preeclampsia?
0:03:39 Who is at risk for preeclampsia?
0:04:43 Why is postpartum care so important for mother and child?
0:06:55 How can a doctor help someone with preeclampsia?
0:08:30 How can I treat postpartum hypertension?
0:09:59 Why are African-American women at higher risk of developing pregnancy complications?
0:12:31 Is it very common to suffer from hypertension and then preeclampsia?
0:13:29 What are misconceptions about preeclampsia?
0:14:05 Does preeclampsia cause migraines?
0:14:47 Is there a connection between maternal malnutrition and preeclampsia?
0:16:14 If you've experienced preeclampsia before, are you going to get it again?
0:16:51 How do I prevent preeclampsia from happening again?
0:18:07 Is nicotine a risk for preeclampsia?
0:19:40 Is caffeine a risk for preeclampsia?
0:19:50 If you're high risk for preeclampsia should you take aspirin before a diagnosis?
0:22:08 Does preeclampsia impact the baby?
0:22:49 Should I not get pregnant if I have had preeclampsia?
0:23:52 How is preeclampsia treated?
0:24:54 Are there new developments in the management of preeclampsia?
0:25:21 What are the long term effects of preeclampsia?

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