Family History of Pre-Eclampsia Increases Risk
Among the many worries pregnant women and their partners face is the risk of pre-eclampsia. According to the Preeclampsia Foundation, 5-8 percent of all pregnancies are affected. In a recent study of almost 500,000 parents, researchers found that women had a 2.2 times increased risk of have pre-eclamptic pregnancy if their mothers had the condition during pregnancy. They had a 1.5 times greater risk if their fathers’ mothers had pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.
The most significant risk factors for preeclampsia are:
- Previous history of preeclampsia, particularly if onset is before the third trimester
- History of chronic high blood pressure, diabetes or kidney disorder
- Family history of the disorder (i.e., a mother, sister, grandmother or aunt who had the disorder)
- Women with greater than 30 Body Mass Index (BMI).
- First pregnancy.
- Over 40 or under 18 years of age
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Lupus or other autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis or MS.
The Preeclampsia Foundation also has some Family history of the disorder (i.e., a mother, sister, grandmother or aunt who had the disorder) “>personal stories from women who have been affected by pre-clampsia.
BBC News, September 15, 2005
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2 opinions for Family History of Pre-Eclampsia Increases Risk
Mindy
Mar 21, 2008 at 8:36 pm
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Jill
Apr 2, 2008 at 2:49 pm
For those who may be looking, good medical information concerning preeclampsia can be found here.
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