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High Blood pressure in pregnancy 

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If you have any symptoms of pre-eclampsia please speak to your health care provider straight away. The following video is an overview of pre-eclampsia. Below the video is a list of risk factors for pre-eclampsia. If you have any of these, please discuss this with your healthcare provider so that you can be closely monitored. 

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RISK FACTORS FOR PRE-ECLAMPSIA 

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  • Previous pre-eclampsia

  • ≥ 10 years since last baby

  • Age ≥ 40 years

  • Body mass index ≥ 35

  • Family history of pre-eclampsia (mother or sister)

  • Booking diastolic blood pressure ≥ 80 mm Hg

  • Protein in urine 

  • Multiple pregnancy

  • Underlying medical conditions:

    • Pre-existing hypertension

    • Pre-existing renal disease

    • Pre-existing diabetes

    • Presence of antiphospholipid antibodies

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