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  1. #1
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    Oct 2006
    Adelaide, SA
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    Pre-eclampsia in second pregnancy?

    Hi guys

    I had signs of pre-eclampsia late in my last pregnancy, mainly high blood pressure (not all the time, it kinda came in waves and was never medicated) and traces of protein in my urine. I had a few hospital day stays to monitor this and blood tests every few days in the last few weeks of pregnancy.

    I am wondering if this puts me at a higher risk of developing it again in my second pregnancy?

    Thanks

  2. #2
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    May 2006
    Igglepiggle Land
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    Hey J

    I had full blown PE with DD, and due to that was considered high risk when I was pregnant with DS. I have no idea what that means for me third time around .

    I think its usually with the first child where PE tends to rear its ugly head, but in saying that I have a friend that had 3 babies, and delivered her last one early due to PE (same partner too).

    Sending you massive *stay away PE vibes*

    xox

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    Apr 2009
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    I was diagnosed at 39 weeks with PE, the OB told me that the chance of it happening again in the next pregnancy was slim-to-nil, I was fine 2nd time round.

  4. #4
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    Sep 2005
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    I don't think there is a pattern. I had HELPP syndrome with DD, and did get PIH with DS.
    I have a friend though who has had her 7th bub recently and got PE for the first time.

  5. #5
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    Thanks guys

    Leesa, did you get any signs of PE with B at all?

  6. #6
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    May 2006
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    Thanks guys

    Leesa, did you get any signs of PE with B at all?
    Nup, not a thing