What was ur experience with pre eclamsia in the last weeks of ur pregnancy

Just after some ideas, on if u had pre eclampsia in ur final weeks of pregnancy, what were ur symptoms and what happened

Last Thursday at my 39week 2 day dr clinic, my bp was 150/80 and i had small protien in my urine, we put the high bp down to the fact i was excited about getting a stretch and sweep and we did do the bp again after, it was a bit lower.
I had a blood test done, and as far as im aware, it was fine, i never got the call to say otherwise.

So Monday i woke with a headache, took panadol and it went away.
I am 40 weeks today and i woke with a headache around 5am, was mild, slept through it, took panadol at 8.30 am as it was still lingering.

Had a few sharp stabbing pains on my left side above my ear, no throbbing headache, just a mild lingering, took more panadol at 1.00pm and had a nap.

I feel ok now, just weird, i am very tired, and besides the stabbing pain, that comes and goes, i have no swelling or anything that suggests pre eclampsia.

I havent called the midwifes yet as i was waiting it out to see how i feel, and if it got worse i will call.
I would have called earlier, but my hubby is at work, and i dont drive and i have the 5 kids at home, so i kinda feel like i dont want to call him out of work if its not needed, especially seeing though he is casual and will need time off when the baby is born.

so anyway, if u could give me some of ur experiences that would be great.

Both times for me the head ache and a weird feeling was what gave me the clue something was wrong. Both times my BP was over 180.
In your heart are you worried, do you feel like there's something wrong? I'd ring the maternity ward.

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Both times for me the head ache and a weird feeling was what gave me the clue something was wrong. Both times my BP was over 180.
In your heart are you worried, do you feel like there's something wrong? I'd ring the maternity ward.

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Im my heart i know i should get it checked out, i dont quite think something is wrong, baby is moving, but i do feel weird, its so hard to explain. This stabbing pain has increased, ive had it before, when not pregnant, but its the timimg of it.

For me I hated it I had PE with my first pregnancy and was plagued with dizzy spells, nausea, a distant feeling inside, and very very swollen..
Also head aches when my Bp peaked and followed by tiny flickering lights the midwives called mini ufo's
I agree if you have any of the above effects or are worried I would go in,
PE isn't something you can mess with it can be very bad if it's not monitored properly..
Other than that rest up, lay down put ur feet elevated above your body Itms and drink plenty of water..
But do go get checked out pls


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I blew up like a balloon was very obvious what was going on.

Lots of headaches, more tired than the previous weeks, my BP was through the roof, same with the protein in the wee, I got the little shooting star lights in my eyes.

Take it easy, put your feet up and get checked out :hug:

I blew up like a balloon was very obvious what was going on.

Lots of headaches, more tired than the previous weeks, my BP was through the roof, same with the protein in the wee, I got the little shooting star lights in my eyes.

Take it easy, put your feet up and get checked out :hug:

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For me I hated it I had PE with my first pregnancy and was plagued with dizzy spells, nausea, a distant feeling inside, and very very swollen..
Also head aches when my Bp peaked and followed by tiny flickering lights the midwives called mini ufo's
I agree if you have any of the above effects or are worried I would go in,
PE isn't something you can mess with it can be very bad if it's not monitored properly..
Other than that rest up, lay down put ur feet elevated above your body Itms and drink plenty of water..
But do go get checked out pls


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Thanks hun.
The best way i can describe it now, is that my head feels tight, but not painful, and when i do have any pain its on the left side.
My baby sitter isnt free till 8pm, so im going to see how it is then, and call the midwifes, i know though they will tell me to come in, and hubby doesnt get home till 10.30.

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I blew up like a balloon was very obvious what was going on.

Lots of headaches, more tired than the previous weeks, my BP was through the roof, same with the protein in the wee, I got the little shooting star lights in my eyes.

Take it easy, put your feet up and get checked out :hug:

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Im really tired, could have slept all day, did u get induced? Im 40 weeks today.

I didn't feel much at all until I was in a very bad way. My ob said that I needed to pay attention to headaches that didn't go away with panadol, stabbing pains below my ribs and visual disturbances... but I didn't have any of those things until my bp was through the roof.
This time I had high bp and kidney function was borderline dodgy but again I felt OK. Not even any fluid retention.

You don't always have obvious signs, but like Kim said, I did just feel a little weird. So if you feel strange then at least go get your bp and urine checked. It is better to be safe than sorry.

The PE was worse in my first pregnancy and I was induced a few weeks early after spending a week in hospital on strict bed rest, they only let me out for Christmas Day with clear instructions to sit on my bum with my feet up and do nothing for 2 hours then go back.

With DD she was happy for me to bed at home and rest, did a stretch and sweep, gave me 4 days to go naturally. Ended up with another induction.

Thanks for the replies
I'm on my ph
I called Hubby out of work so he is on way home, and I called the midwifes, she thinks I'm dehydrated and told me to eat drink and rest.
Also said she will look at my chart and if she thinks I need to come in she will call me and if it gets worse to call her
also said she doubts Pre eclampsia cause it's not my first baby and I have the same partner for all my children

Hope you're feeling better soon :hug:

Still got this headache, I feel horrid!

I would ring them again and let them know you have a headache that won't pass and also not feeling quite right, you have to listen to your body babe( not that you don't know lol)
Pls just give them a call and make sure, even if it's nothing


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My mum only had PE in her 3rd pregnancy. I had it with my 1st and 3rd, not the 2nd. It doesn't always follow the rules.

I hope for your sake it is nothing, but don't just take the midwife's opinion over the phone if you think it is serious.

How you feeling Hun?


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Hope you're ok today Anila...

Hoping no news is good news :hug:

I still have a headache, it's a dull ache on my left side, called the midwifes again to be told the same thing!
So I've spent all day in bed and Hubby took the day off work.
I have a dr clinic appointment tomorrow so hopefully I can get answers from them.

Omg they can be so arrogant when they want too, or their busy..
You poor thing!! I can't say rest up cause that's all you've been doing..
Have you tried a hot bath?
Maybe a heat pack on some of the certain points on your body? ( mo idea where they are lol)
Maybe even a temple massage?



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PE can develop in any pregnancy you may be low risk but they still should have checked you over IMO.

:hug: hope you're feeling better today and get some answers.

OMG Anila, that's an appauling response from them. Hope you get an answer today.

GL today babe, stand your ground with then today, don't let them make you 2nd guess yourself..
:hug: hope your feeling a little better


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How's things going Anila?? :hug:

Well just popping into see how you are..??
And seems like alot of us might start stalking lol ;)


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Well thankfully its nothing to worry about, my bp was fine, still have a headache, but the dr believes its a sinus headache, my hubby even suggested the same thing, as i have had a cold.
Im so relieved, but there isnt anything i can do for it other than panadol, and try to remove the congestion via steam etc.

At least after 3 days i know my bp is ok.

Well that is somewhat of a relief! Glad to hear it isn't PE!

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Rest up, hope it clears and passes soon xx

Oh good news!!
But still no sign of the bubs? The bubs is probably hiding out till you feel better :)
Rest up Hun and relax as much as possible


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Thanks guys :hug:

and yes 2 days overdue now, i really hope she shows herself soon, they have me booked in for an induction in 12 days time, making me 14 days overdue, and i seriously cannot go that overdue!

Great to hear it isn't anything serious.

Hope she makes her grand entrance soon :hug:

Well glad to hear it was nothing serious hun. Still sucky you've got a headache though :hug:

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Im my heart i know i should get it checked out, i dont quite think something is wrong, baby is moving, but i do feel weird, its so hard to explain. This stabbing pain has increased, ive had it before, when not pregnant, but its the timimg of it.

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I had random headaches like you describe before I found out I had hypertension when I wasn't pregnant. Last pregnancy I had hypertension throughout pregnancy but had no symptoms whatsoever. I was induced at 36 weeks and the midwives were quite shocked I had no symptoms because I was getting extreme proteins in my urine and and sky rocketed up.

I'd go get checked for peace of mind.

ETA: sorry, just read the outcome! GL with going into labour soon!

Well Anila, i think its time we get this bubba girl moving lol...
Start walking, EPO, Spicey food, the sexual side lol.. and the list goes on..
Maybe we should do a schedule of the things to try everyday, and maybe this little girl will decide she wont let you :)
Glad to know you feel better :hug:

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Well Anila, i think its time we get this bubba girl moving lol...
Start walking, EPO, Spicey food, the sexual side lol.. and the list goes on..
Maybe we should do a schedule of the things to try everyday, and maybe this little girl will decide she wont let you :)
Glad to know you feel better :hug:

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:rofl:
Im going to go for a long walk on the weekend, dont eat spicy food, and sex, well thats what got me here, and i dont think its going to get me out lol

I just want this headache to go away, its annoying and hurts! Panadol barely does anything! At least its alot less hurty than it was the last few days!

Lol!! Well sometimes sex can get you out of it lol ;)
Maybe it's a tension headache?
You need to go to a full day relaxation spa!! There you go tell dh to treat you to a one off thing in the spirit of.. Well.. Cause he loves you and you deserve it lol!!
Wouldn't that be the bomb!! :rofl:
Have you tried putting a cool face washer over your forehead but also covering your temples?
I did it once and I felt a tad better..
Geez!! Headache go away!!! Your annoying and a massive inconvenience!!


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Godbless all of you..

Good to hear you got checked out, its always best to do so when you are concerned :)

Being a long time essential hypertension sufferer (high bp not related to pregnancy) and someone who had PE and high BP at the end of 6 of my 7 pregnancies while medicated, i was going to say your headache doesnt sound classic of a bp headache. BP headaches are behind your eyes and and out to your temples but generally equal on both sides, they dont tend to be on just one side. Its the bottom number they worry about most with bp, 140/90 is the lowest level of high during pregnancy, so with urs being 80 it was still in a good range. When i had PE i had high bp, alot of swelling and protein in my urine. Its ok to have a trace of protein but when u get into 1+ and 2+ and higher then you are looking at there being issues.

Never discount how your feeling though, if you dont feel right, go and get checked always. Sending lots of labour vibes for baby to come soon for you :)

Haven't read all the posts but i got PE at 37weeks. bp went up to about 140/90 which is normal high but it went up from about 110/60 for me. I also had proteins and headaches. I got put in hossy over the weekend for obs. they discharged me then i came back during the week to antenatal. They decided to induce me at 39weeks because my mum was on life support for p.e with me and was very sick with my sister. Although I was only a mild risk he would rather no risk and i was 39wks anyway (whereas my mum had me 6wks early). I was induced with no dramas. had a four hour drug free labour.
hope all is ok for you