Introduction

 Preeclampsia is a condition characterized not only by gestational hypertension but also by protein in the urine. The cause of preeclampsia remain unclear, but it usually occur with first pregnancies and most often after 20 weeks gestation. Symptoms usually regress within two days of delivery. Both men and women who were born of pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia are more likely to have a child born of pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia, suggesting a genetic predisposition. Black women have a much greater risk of preeclampsia than white women. 



Characteristic

1. Increase the risk of epilepsy for the infant

2. Retard fetal growth

3. Preterm birth or stillbirth

4. Increased blood pressure

5. Insulin resistance

Risk factors 

1. First pregnancy 

2. Renal disease 

3. Insulin resistance 

4. Underweight

5. Poor vitamin D status

6. Poor calcium status

Sign and symptoms

1. Hypertension

2. Vomiting

3. Blurred vision

4. Sudden weight gain

5. Proteinuria



Organs affected

1. Circulatory system 

2. Liver

3. Kidney 

4. Brain 

Treatment

Therapeutic doses of vitamin C and vitamin E would decrease oxidative stress and the risk of preeclampsia.

Supplemental vitamin D and vitamin C are related to reduced risk of preeclampsia in women with poor vitamin D status 

Adequate fiber intake of 28 grams 

Consumption of five or more colorful vegetables.