WWS 403 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Eclampsia, Pre-Eclampsia, Infant Mortality
4 Nov 2018
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Simone landrum was pregnant with a girl in the spring of 2016. Headaches could have been attributed to the stress of the relationship with her boyfriend, who had become increasingly contentious and eventually physically violent. Her hands, her feet, and even her face began to swell as landrum"s due date in january grew closer. She felt so ill she had to quit her job. Her doctor brushed aside her complaints and recommended. Landrum"s blood pressure was elevated to 143/86. A top number of 140 or more or a bottom number higher than 90, especially combined with headaches, swelling and fatigue, are all symptoms of pre-eclampsia: dangerously high blood pressure during pregnancy. High blood pressure and cardiovascular disease are two of the leading causes of maternal death. Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, including pre-eclampsia, have been on the rise over the past two decades. They have increased 72% from 1993 to 2014.
