Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is a condition also known as toxemia. It starts after 20 weeks of pregnancy and causes high blood pressure, protein in the urine and problems with the kidneys and other organs.

Symptoms can include:

  • Water retention and swelling
  • Headaches
  • Blurred vision
  • Excessive fatigue
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Upper right abdominal pain
  • Infrequent urination
  • Shortness of breath
  • Easily bruised

Who is at risk?

All pregnant women are at risk for developing preeclampsia.

Women at higher risk include:

  • First time mothers
  • Gestational hypertension or preeclampsia history
  • Genetic history
  • Women carrying multiple babies
  • Women younger than 20 and older than 40
  • Women with prior high blood pressure or kidney disease
  • Women who are obese or have a BMI of 30 or more

Preeclampsia affects both mother and baby. Left untreated, preeclampsia can cause maternal stroke, seizures or fetal death. If you have preeclampsia, close maternal and fetal surveillance is necessary to determine the best time to deliver your baby. Some women with preeclampsia need inpatient observation while others may be watched closely without being admitted to the hospital until time for delivery.

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  • CHH Huntington Women's Health   304.522.3420
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CHH Huntington Women's Health

1660 12th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
Phone: 304.522.3420

Marshall OB/GYN - HIMG

3075 U.S. Route 60, Suite 3400
(Note: may still appear as 5170 U.S. Route 60 in some GPS systems)
Huntington, WV 25705
Phone: 304.399.2480

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Marshall OB/GYN - Huntington

A provider-based department of Cabell Huntington Hospital
Marshall University Medical Center
1600 Medical Center Drive
Suite 4500 (4th Floor)
Huntington, WV 25701
Phone: 304.691.1400

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Marshall OB/GYN - Teays Valley

An outpatient department of Cabell Huntington Hospital
Marshall Health - Teays Valley Main Building
300 Corporate Center Drive
3rd Floor
Scott Depot, WV 25560
Phone: 304.691.1800

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St. Mary's Women & Family Care

143 Peyton Street

Barboursville, WV 25504
Phone: 304.697.2035
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Additional Information

Womenshealth.gov - Pregnancy Complications

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - Preeclampsia