Preeclampsia, a dangerous blood pressure condition, and other pregnancy-related complications have been on the rise, worsening the maternal health crisis in the U.S. The condition can be deadly.
The causes of preeclampsia are not fully understood. However, several factors seem to elevate the risk, including: having preeclampsia or eclampsia in a previous pregnancy having high blood ...
This article discusses further details of postpartum preeclampsia, including causes, symptoms, and treatment. Postpartum preeclampsia is a spike in blood pressure in the 6 weeks after giving birth.