Pre-Eclampsia Prevention

In this video I talk about what I did differently during my second pregnancy to prevent developing pre-eclamspia like I had with my first.

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[mercyme17]

When I was 22 weeks pregnant I was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia. After going to the OBGYN every week , I went into pre term labor and gave birth at 29 weeks. Also, a friend of mine had the same experience and actually went into eclampsia (seisures, etc.) And in both cases our doctor inform us that it will most likely be just a severe with future children. You are very lucky with your experience with pre-eclampsia and I am very happy for your healthy pregnancy and baby.

[CandidMommy]

@mercyme17 Thank you so much! and I am so very sorry to hear that!!

[KattiesNo1Mommy]

I had my daughter at 25 weeks, was diagnosed with it around 21/22 weeks. She was born emergency Csection, so anything that can help with the second one I would be willing to try! Thank you for the update!!

[CandidMommy]

@KattiesNo1Mommy Thats my thought process on it! Best of luck the second time!

[mzstephaniebayba]

wow!!! u look amazing already so soon after delivering!!! i started watching your videos when u were pregnant with baby #2....so maybe that is why u look so different!!

[CandidMommy]

@mzstephaniebayba Awe, thank you! (-:

[Jlk6532]

How do you know you "prevented" pre-eclampsia vs not developing it at all this pregnancy by chance alone? I could have been nothing you did really. Some of these studies with large cohorts of women (several hundred thousand) found the incidence of pre-eclampsia in subsequent pregnancies to be as low as 14%. I'm not trying to be rude, I just think it's important to point out the distinction between prevention and probability of developing it.

[CandidMommy]

@Jlk6532 I dont which is why I touched on that... every professional caregiver I asked had a % ranging as low as your 14ish to 90... so who really knows... but if these things are said to help then why not? I will FOR SURE practice these things again if were blessed with another pregnancy... I wish I would have known with my first pregnancy!

[raisingbushs]

While in labor my blood pressure rose to 170/104, i got a sudden sickening headache and saw black spots. It was very strange. I was able to opt for a epidural and rest then deliver vaginally. The other option was csection if it continued which i did Not want unless it was an emergency. I didn't want an epidural but it was a better option then the csection

[NauticalGirl85]

I think it's so amazing how you educated yourself from your first pregnancy to the second. I, one day:), want to have a home birth and your videos are so amazing and educational; I know I will be referencing them for a long time to come.

[charmednova513]

I have talked to my doctor about preventing it but since I have had it with 2 of my 3 pregnancies. (the 3rd one I lost at 6 months so maybe would have had it with her also) she said I will probably have it with all my babies. But I will give it a try, it sure couldn't hurt to give it a try. Just love your videos and look forward to each and everyone of them. 

[GonnaBAMom1Day]

Thanks for sharing, these are all awesome things to know! The vitamin d thing is big for me because mines already low!

[MBShrewsbury]

I was diagnosed with it for my 1st pregnancy. But they didn't notice it until I went into labor. I was given IV meds , they said would make me very moody, and hot. LOL Not fun while in labor.. But I was lucky with my 2nd and didn't get it! :)

[Acr521]

My Dr. Told me it was 50/50 for next time and I got it! It was BAD!!! I was told If I got pregnant again that it was a 50/50 again and it would most likely be worse an me and the baby could even die sooo Im not going to take the chance. But Im glad it worked out for you! your a very lucky woman!! :)

[nellyville6502]

Does the book talk about gestational diabetes

[MyAriaWeb]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[zachsgrl04]

Thank u for sharing. I will be doing everything in my power to prevent pre-eclampsia. Btw ur hair looks so pretty. :)

[LiesieK]

Thank you so much for this vid!! I was diagnoses with pre-eclampsia when i was 28 weeks and had an emergency C-section at 30 weeks. I would try anything if it can prevent pre-eclampsia in my next pregnancy. My boy was in NICU for 2.5 months and only weighed 1.8 pounds (970 grams) and we almost lost him and i def. do not want to go through that experience again.