MY PREECLAMPSIA SYMPTOMS!! How I found out I had preeclampsia

[@crcharrt917]

Anyone watching this who is planning a pregnancy, pregnant, or knows someone who is tell them to control the number of carbohydrates during this time. Everything is heightened during pregnancy, including being much more insulin sensitive. This also can lead to pre eclampsia. The two are related. Keep carbs as low as possible, including seed oils and pre packaged foods with a shelf life. Go for a walk as much as possible and sleep when tired. Ive worn support stockings/socks during the lead up to and during my pregnancy and it's helped my tired legs. But, seriously, you can control all these symptoms with diet, it's that powerful! See videos on Dr berg, Dr ken berry, low carb down under and type in low carb pregnant, see the difference out can have by controlling your own health through diet. I measure my own blood glucose and pressure twice a day and love how it makes me feel in control. Low carb is how our ancestors lived for millions of years, it's what our bodies have adapted to, not a standard westernised diet which makes us all sick, especially when pregnant. The best of luck to anyone who's pregnant or just wanting to improve their health.

[@MeganSanders]

I’m here to say that I had all many of those symptoms SEVERELY and my doctor ignored my concerns and continuously told me I didn’t have it for weeks until I followed my gut at 37 weeks and went to L&D on my own to find out I indeed had severe preeclampsia! I was immediately admitted and induced and later found out that my baby girl had stopped growing at 34 weeks due to my preeclampsia. I’m glad I followed my gut otherwise my baby girl wouldn’t be here today💗

[@CaraJane]

That is so scary...wow!! I'm so glad you are both okay and hope you're doing well!

[@housewife3764]

omg this is so scary!!! i’m so happy your daughter hung in there like a trooper and is here today!!! 😱💕

[@playwithme4885]

Same happened to me. I delivered at 35 weeks my doctor told me everything was normal pregnancy symptoms after my appointment I decided to go to L&D and then I find out I had hellp syndrome and severe preeclampsia I end up on intense care for over 10 days luckily my baby and I made it.

[@kalahgallapoo7568]

Something really similar happened to me. At my 28 week appointment, my blood pressure was so high that when they read off the number, I said, “Holy sh!t!” My doctor told me high blood pressure in pregnancy was normal. He asked me if I had any concerns, and I told him about how I couldn’t breathe at night and how even with compression socks, I was getting so swollen that I physically could not walk (not an exaggeration). He told me all of it was normal and just to keep doing what I was doing. So I neglected to tell him about the blurry vision. Thankfully my partner told him that my face had started swelling too. Again, was told that was normal. He told us that preeclampsia was super rare and I wouldn’t have it. 5 days later, I had a seizure, and had to take an ambulance to the ER. Baby girl was born just fine and doing great. I fought for my life for at least 3 days after that. Hearing y’all’s stories is really helping me feel not alone and very validated. 💖

[@brightpurplestar42]

What is L&D ?

[@ms.johnsonfuntime7530]

Im ready to share my story now because I had my baby girl at 27 weeks. 😔But overall she is extremely healthy and we made it through the long scary journey. Pray for all women who deal or delt with pregnancy it is no joke. 🙏💜

[@cuisineallfuntravelnetwork8615]

How many months she is in NICU ? Im 32 weeks now pls pray for me

[@ms.johnsonfuntime7530]

@cuisineallfuntravelnetwork8615 she was in for 2 months and a week. Do you have pre-eclampsia and yes lots of prayers. Make sure to avoid stress and also sodium is the key. Plus do not have a c-section if not needed.

[@cuisineallfuntravelnetwork8615]

@@ms.johnsonfuntime7530 thank you for the ideas and experiences im at my doctor now and hoping to get all blood tests

[@NgendahayoSamy]

Hello, my wife have preeclampsia and we are at 28 weeks but our baby has 700g isn't that too low compared to yours? How much yours had? God bless you for sharing this🙏🏾

[@brookehines3979]

I just have to say THANK YOU. I watched your preeclampsia video when I was entering my third trimester, and had this weird feeling that it was going to happen to me. LITERALLY - your exact situation, of not knowing and feeling fine and then suddenly having preeclampsia, happened to me. I was aware and a lot more reassured after watching your video! I ended up having to have an emergency c-section due to preeclampsia/HELLP syndrome, and it was scary, but by the grace of God, He allowed me to see your video beforehand and it gave me so much peace during my situation. Thank you again.

[@ForHisGlory222]

To anyone concerned about this problem, look up Dr Berg's video on preclampsia! He discusses a detailed study that shows 100mg of vitamin B1 daily can help in preventing it!

[@Jessica-tz5cl]

I love him, that's what I've been doing my BP was 111/73 this last Friday

[@NaninhaOo]

This brought back sooo many memories of getting preeclampsia at 33 weeks as well - VERY similar story (with the trip&everything) but I had a gut feeling that I was going to be diagnosed with preeclampsia when I went to my 33week check up but it was still a shock to deliver so early!! You are right.. God was right there with you the whole time and kept you safe! I thank God every day for saving my life and saving my baby's life as well.

[@CaraJane]

Thats crazy! Such a scary thing to go through! Hope you are both doing well❤️

[@jpmoe333]

Keep spreading awareness!!! I wouldn’t have even questioned my symptoms if it wasn’t for you and your situation. Forever grateful!!💗

[@CaraJane]

I’m so glad you and baby girl are both safe and healthy❤️❤️

[@mbp_33]

My daughter had ZERO symptoms. When she went in for her normal checkup, her bp was high then they checked her urine and determined she had preeclampsia and she was admitted right then. She was 37 weeks! She knew she’d be high risk with her 2nd and the same thing happened except she was only 4 days away from her due date. I’m so glad you and Quinn made it through ok! God is good! ❤️

[@patriciarainwater914]

To God be the glory! He was definitely with you and Eric!

[@CaraJane]

So true!❤️

[@kelleyryanvlogs]

Could not agree more! Praise the lord!

[@thehighsandluos]

I didn't end up having preeclampsia but my OBGYN was watching me closely because they were afraid of me developing it. I think I actually found your videos because of your preeclampsia experience and your c section. I had to have a c section at 37 weeks because my blood pressure was rising and I was having problems with my liver. It's such a scary thing to have a little human growing in your belly and your body starts to not do well! Thanks for bringing awareness to preeclampsia!

[@cookingwithrila]

I’m 33 weeks pregnant with our first baby... I’ve learned a lot from your videos. Thanks for sharing your story...

[@IcedEarth426]

As an EMS provider, this is really informative to listen to. I definitely had some good takeaways from this which will be helpful with future patient interactions. Thanks for sharing.

[@kristyherrera2070]

It’s was normal that you decided to go on the trip. You didn’t know what was going on. And you’re right, God was with you the whole time! And I’m glad you and Quinn got through everything safely💕

[@CaraJane]

Thank you so much, Kristy! ;)

[@Sa_Raw]

I had preeclampsia, hellp syndrome and choleostasis of the liver with my twins. They were born at 32 weeks. There is nothing that you or anyone else can do to cause preeclampsia!! It has to do with hormones in the placenta. I had a severe case because I had twins and two placentas. The biggest thing pregnant women can do is listen to your bodies. You know if you are feeling off (like after your trip abd when you said you had a bad headache) I remember literally telling my obgyn that I felt like I was dying (and I wasn't being dramatic) he didn't believe that I felt as bad as I did at my check up even though my BP was very high. I immediately called another Dr who ordered bloodwork for that day. Then next day when my bloodwork came back they called me and had me go straight to the hospital because my liver was failing! A few hours later I had my babies by emergency c section. Thank God they were 100% healthy. If their are any pregnant women reading this just LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! And again you could not have caused this or made it worse, it is just something that happens some times.

[@RAMYAramya-kn4uk]

Please help me I have preclamisa just at 12th week give me suggestion and tips to overcome

[@a.m.4216]

​@@RAMYAramya-kn4uk hi how are you doing now? I'm 17 weeks pregnant and they are monitoring my BP to make sure I don't develop preeclampsia I'm on blood pressure medicine and baby aspirin

[@elyse443]

Thank you for this comment. It’s hard not to blame yourself at least sometimes. Thank you.

[@KassiReyes]

Thank you for sharing. I was rehospitalized for postpartum preeclampsia after my daughter was born, which I shared about on my channel and I am so happy to see someone else on this platform spreading awareness about preeclampsia. I am so glad you and your baby are ok. Thank you for sharing. Lot of love

[@sportieshortie12]

I watched this video the day you posted it and later that day I was admitted to the hospital for preeclampsia. I ended up staying in the hospital and delivering my daughter 4 days later. Thank you for sharing your experience! This has been so helpful to me as I’m now navigating how to take care of myself after being diagnosed and now having a preemie 💕

[@CaraJane]

Oh wow! So crazy!! I hope you and your baby are doing well!!😊

[@bethanywhite877]

I was diagnosed at 22 weeks. They wanted me to make it to 24 weeks with each child. I made it to 32 weeks. 34 with my son. Bed rest sucked but it worked. I was extremely swollen by then.

[@cathoffman3903]

Your birth story helped me so much!! When I was at 33 weeks I got diagnosed with gestational hypertension and had to be monitored twice a week for blood pressure by the time I was 36 weeks my blood pressure was like 200/97 and they had to induce me and I was also developing preeclampsia. It was so scary I remember watching your videos and it helped me sooo much! I absolutely love your channel! I also had subtle symptoms that I kinda brushed off and gradual swelling but looking back now I see that they were red flags. I look at photos of me when I was 34/35 weeks and my face was so much more swollen than usual I can’t believe I didn’t notice. Lol.

[@CaraJane]

Oh wow! That’s super high!! I hope you and your baby are both doing well now. It definitely is scary!

[@nolaranft9499]

So glad God was with you all during this scary time!

[@CaraJane]

❤️❤️❤️

[@dominiquestarr4908]

Yes! Thank you for making this video, I hope other expecting mamas will watch this and take this seriously. You don’t have to fit the “mold” to be in danger of preeclampsia. Our pregnancies sounded pretty much identical! I went through all of this and NEVER would have guessed it would have turned into severe preeclampsia/HELLP. On top of that I experienced slight pain under my right ribs and when I brought it up to my ultrasound tech she told me it was most likely the baby in my ribs...yikes! You didn’t make ANY wrong decisions, you didn’t know! I believe 100% God was watching out for us in our pregnancies.

[@daniellehall3649]

Thank you for sharing ❤ I had pre-eclampsia with my first. I didn't notice the symptoms right away either. I was lucky enough to make it to 37 weeks before I was diagnosed. I delivered at 37 weeks and 6 days. He was chubby checked & 8lbs 9 oz.

[@rubahajomar9574]

Thanks for sharing your story..I really applaud the way you handled this. I think during pregnancy you should not be thinking smth is wrong unless dr confirms smth is wrong... otherwise you'd do more harm than good by stressing and worrying. I am 20 weeks. This is my motto "nothing is wrong unless dr confirms it".. happy momming and pregnanting ladies! Wish you all health and happiness!

[@undesirablenumber1HP]

God was definitely watching out for y’all 💕 I literally had all of these symptoms and didn’t have preeclampsia. That’s so scary! Glad all is well now!

[@morganalexisdakin]

Thank you so much for sharing this, Cara! It will help so many moms-to-be 🙏🏻 I did not get diagnosed with pre-eclampsia with Greyson, but I did get diagnosed with pregnancy-induced hypertension and they believe it was about to turn into pre-eclampsia because I had high blood pressure, horrible swelling and bad headaches just like you mentioned 😩 I only discovered my BP because I thought my water was leaking so my OB sent me to labor & delivery! It was there they discovered my blood pressure was super high and decided to induce me at 37 weeks. God was definitely looking after you and I! He is so good 💕 I’m so thankful you and Quinn were okay and I cannot believe she is about to turn ONE 🤯😍

[@LibrarianofParis]

This was such a well said and informative video Cara! I’m so glad you shared this despite the anxiety and knowledge that’s there’s alwaysss that person who thinks they know everything and is critical! It’s so important and admiral that you’re setting boundaries. Also, this EXACT thing happened to my mom! I was her first baby and she had a completely normal pregnancy with no signs of anything strange (that she knew at the time at least) until all of a sudden she got super sick at I think like 28 weeks maybe? I’d have to ask her but anyway she was rushed into emergency and diagnosed with HELLP & had to get a C-section and her body shut down so fast that the doctor said neither her or I would make it! Thank God everything was okay. I was born 2 pounds 10 ounces and spent 2 months in nicu but was otherwise healthy! And hopefully this reassures you for your next pregnancy, my mom was considered “high risk” after than but when she was pregnant with her 2nd baby, she had a perfectly healthy full term pregnancy & my sister came on her due date 💛 Sorry to write such a novel lol it’s just so crazy how similar my mom’s experience and yours is!

[@CaraJane]

Thank you so much for sharing this!! That is so encouraging and I’m glad you are both safe!❤️

[@LibrarianofParis]

@@CaraJane my pleasure! 💕💕

[@MrWeesontan]

Thanks for your sharing

[@_xoxoLaura]

Yes girl spread awareness!!!! My sister had preeclampsia with both her babies and she’s still traumatized to this day. Thank you for sharing!

[@mikelmelton]

I remember the vlog when you mentioned some slight swelling, which is normal & you are such a health concious person, so I wouldn't have assumed the worst either. Goes to show Pre-E can't be labeled to a certain type of person/lifestyle. God definitely was taking care of you! Thank goodness ❤ Serena (Louisiana)

[@CaraJane]

Yes! I think you might've actually been one of the comments saying I should get it checked out....should've listened to you haha! ;)

[@loriyensho2053]

This was very helpful from a patient’s perspective. I used to work in the OB/maternity areas as a nurse but we only saw the other side of things. Thanks for sharing! Praise God you and Quinn are happy and healthy.

[@elisainwonderland3057]

It sounds like my story, my legs were swelling slow too, but in the 35th pregnancy week my face suddenly was so big I went to the doctor and I had also suddenly protein in my urin and a high pressure. So I was delivered to the Hospital and there I had bad headache , blurried vision and a higher pressure. Thanks God my son and I are still here to tell the story. I'm now pregnant again and according to my doctor and midwife I'm on a high sodium and protein diet, I'm taking L-Arginin and a homeopatic medicin my doctor prescribed me to prevent the preeclampsia.

[@brookenunley1820]

I came here to say stand up for your self after birth as well! I am 99% positive i had post partum eclampsia. I had terrible swelling, higher blood pressure and the feeling of fluid on my lungs. I was hypertensive when I went into labor. Ended up with emergency c section. My Dr told me it was all normal and I was fine. She said they may have missed gestational diabetes. My legs and hands were swollen for over a month post birth. My OB thought this was all normal. I still have no clue if I had this or not and want multiple kids, but this happened with my first a year ago. I feel so helpless. I feel like I will never know the dangers of me having another kid because my dr, despite having good reviews from many friends did not diagnose me correctly.

[@shellycabalum6838]

First, I swear I just typed this and then I scrolled down the page and it disappeared, so I'm sorry if it pops up twice! :D You are so amazing for sharing your story! Thank you, thank you, thank you for being an advocate. I have honestly thought about sharing my HELLP syndrome story, just because when it happened to me I could not find any story out there that was similar to mine. I cannot tell you how comforted and not alone I felt when I first came across your birth story video. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! I am so glad that you and that precious baby girl are doing so amazingly well!

[@CaraJane]

I didn't see it twice! You should definitely share your story...especially if there aren't many similar to yours out there. I'm sure it would help someone who feels alone! I would love to watch it too! Thank you so much, Shelly! :)

[@shellycabalum6838]

@@CaraJane Oh good :) You are so sweet! I'm a huge chicken and have never edited a video in my life lol, but I'll think about it!

[@yesvil7711]

can you share your hellp sund4ome story..i lost my baby girl at 32 weeks ...and im scared to get pregnat again..

[@understandingdisabilitywit6101]

Wow you r blessed, you survived this sickness, my wife was diagnosed with preclumsia this year november third 32 weeks pregnant and passed away on the 10th same month. I'm Victor from SA

[@ms.rutledge7836]

😢😢😢😢. May God continue to bring you comfort

[@sharonwilliams3266]

With my first child, who is now age 21, I developed preeclampsia around 38 weeks. My symptoms were very similar to yours with the hurting feet. I have rheumatoid arthritis so I thought it was that and the extra weight-I gained 50 lbs. lost 30 Within the first week postpartum because I had so much fluid. BP and proteinuria indicated condition severe. Mag sulfate, bunch of other drugs to lower BP, and baby was born about 20 hours later via forceps because she was face up. Difficult recovery! Having my son years later at age 41 was a comparative breeze! Glad you and baby made it through. It’s no fun!

[@DaniOchannel]

This is why there are routine medical visits/protocols in place. Women used to die from pregnancy and labour-related complications. It's so much safer now with the appropriate and regular medical support.

[@sammi8259]

I found out about preeclampsia from the show Downtown Abby before I got pregnant then while I was pregnant I got super swollen and had slightly high blood pressure so I went on KZbin to look it up and I’m pretty sure that’s how I found you🥰 I ended up not having preeclampsia but I was so swollen throughout my third trimester😣 Thank you so much for putting this info out there, it helps a lot of mamas🙏🏼 I’m so grateful for God and that He was looking out for you and your sweet family💖

[@CaraJane]

Oh now I want to go watch that...I haven't seen it. I'm glad you and baby Logan were okay though. And glad you didn't have it! Swelling isn't fun either though! :/

[@sammi8259]

@@CaraJane It’s a great show but that episode/scene is very intense. Thank you, me too😅

[@azumar6945]

I'm a lucky one I guess. My OB said to me that because of my age and my high BP reading first day seeing her she recommended to start taking baby asprin to help with POSSIBLE pre-eclampsia. And asking about flights at 32 weeks she right away said no and the reasons. She gave me up to 20 weeks to fly anywhere. I love her she really cares about mothers and babies

[@housewife3764]

this is scary because i was getting bad headaches and would just put a cold rag on my head, take medicine, and go to sleep. it was always gone in the morning too. i didn’t go to the doctor or anything and i’m lucky enough that i did not have preeclampsia !

[@annbr17]

I had preeclampsia too and I had minimal symptoms too. Luckily it was a mild case at the very end of my pregnancy, so when it was discovered at 37 weeks they just had me go in straight in to the hospital to be induced. I was pretty swollen but I thought it wasn't as bad at the time because everyone gets swollen at the end and I didn't realize it was that bad until I looked at pre-pregnancy photos in hindsight. The swelling happened slowly for me too, so it was hard to notice at the time. Like you I could also feel the swelling more than I could see it, I could feel tingles in my face and hands from time to time. I didn't even think to mention that to my dr. I also started gaining like 2-3 pounds a week the last month I was pregnant which was odd because I had been gaining at a very slow rate my whole pregnancy. My dr tested me because my bp was a little higher than usual. I have white coat hypertension so it's always high at the dr's anyway. I had been testing it at home and it had been fine the whole time, and my bp was also fine while I was on continuous monitoring at the hospital but I had high protein in my urine. Thank God it was caught before it got out of control and I'm healthy and my daughter is healthy, I know it could have been a lot worse.

[@CaraJane]

Oh wow!! Yes I’m so glad you were both safe! It can be hard to know when to ask or say something without sounding overly worried about nothing.

[@annbr17]

@@CaraJane Yes definitely, it's so great that you are spreading awareness about it. I wish I had known more about the symptoms when I was pregnant.

[@kellyclarke8384]

You are so strong and it’s so good to share your experience I am sure it will help others! Thank you for being genuine, it’s inspiring!

[@michellecampbell1216]

Thanks for sharing. It's soooo easy to look back on things and kick yourself for the decisions you've made. I'm glad you're not doing that. It's much more productive to talk about it and make others aware. I don't believe you did anything wrong... and even if you did, why should you feel guilty about it? People make mistakes all the time... all of which are opportunities to learn, mature and grow from. I'm so glad that you are all safe and happy.

[@janicemichaloski3319]

Hi Cara I had preclampsia with my first pregnancy and it was a shock to me I went in for my regular ob apt and my BP was very high they admitted me I spent next 10 days in hospital they delivered my son by c-section on 37 weeks thankfully he didn't need NICU

[@CaraJane]

Oh wow! So glad he was able to go home with you. ❤️

[@deborahyee2253]

hi Cara ~ Love your pretty sweater...I just want to say that you are brave to share what happened to you with preeclampsia and I think it will help alot to get the word out there to pregnant moms or anyone who wants to educate themselves to help others also. Thank God and He watched over you because your experience with Quinns birth was indeed scary. The only thing I could suggest to other moms to be, is to maybe also monitor their blood pressure at home if it is on the higher side then usual although this may not be a usual symptom of preeclampsia? It appears to me it is very hit or miss to diagnose actually as are many diseases. I am so thankful you and baby are well and came through this! hugs....

[@katielee89]

Never had it (was at risk in the last pregnancy). I think you did a great job of describing your symptoms and explaining everything. I hope your video helps anyone who is currently pregnant or future women who get pregnant.

[@tarajones5471]

I learned the hard way that even if you bring up symptoms sometimes providers don’t take you seriously. I started showing signs of preeclampsia when I was 20 weeks. I naturally had lower blood pressures prior to pregnancy so when my blood pressure was elevated it didn’t initially fit the criteria of elevated which is why it when undetected for so long. I brought up some of my symptoms to the mid wife I had to see on doctor rotation and she completely blew me off and told me to take Tylenol. I didn’t bring anything up after that because she basically made me feel like I was just complaining about normal pregnancy symptoms. Fast forward I got to the point I couldn’t even make it through the day at work, very miserable with textbook symptoms for preeclampsia. At my 37 week appointment my blood pressure was super high and I had lots of protein in my urine. They took bloodwork and sent me home as it was time for the clinic to close and the doctor felt I was okay since I am a nurse and knew what to look for. Mind you I lived 45 min from the hospital. Not a good idea. I got a call that morning from the doctor that I was indeed preeclamptic and needed to be induced right away. So scary to think what could have happened because I let someone make me believe my symptoms were silly. I have since had two more pregnancies and suffered from gestational hypertension both times. No repeat preeclampsia that goodness. Looking back I realize the severity of it all. I have had 4 pregnancies and the first was the only one I felt normal pregnant or “good”. Never ignore your body when you feel something is wrong because you are probably right.

[@jesussaves339]

What were your symptoms? Because I been trying to tell my doctor they tested me for it because this week when I went to my appointment my blood pressure wasn’t normal is what they told me and tested me for it and it was negate for that but I still be having all the symptoms and I am almost 22 weeks and I’m just praying I don’t get it although why am I still having the symptoms I only have headaches from times to time like bad ones that lays for the most is a week. And I cramp for much and a little above my belly button I hurt so bad when I walk sit down but mainly when I walk and my heart flutters so much when walking laying down and some days I be so out of it like so tired I barely like to eat at all and I can go all day without eating but they claim my headaches are from not eating no I have them even when I eat so idk. And I be having stabbing pains in my ribs this is my 6th baby. First time having these problems

[@a.m.4216]

​@@jesussaves339 hi how did your pregnancy go? did you end up having precalmsia

[@zashalakran5784]

@@jesussaves339 im now 25 weeks and im having the same symptoms thinking of visiting the doctor tomorrow .. I've been having terrible head aches since early pregnancy qnd I don't feel like eating and i vomit most of the time .. i swear im like tired of these now .. my bp was low but my past 2 clinics i was told that its now normal ... They tell me its normal but i dont feel like it

[@jesussaves339]

@@a.m.4216 they ran so many test on me and it was high but went back to normal I ended up hemorrhaging after having my daughter I lost like two iv bags size I lost it took her 30 mins to stop it thank the Lord I didn’t need blood after all that although my pregnancy was tuff on my body now even after a year I still have problems. Although my baby is healthy she was 8.10 when she was born I have huge babies ! I pray everything goes well with you . Keep telling them how you feel and make them check you and run test

[@jesussaves339]

@@zashalakran5784 I responded in a post I made

[@jendotson2641]

Your honesty about your feelings are going to help so many women who think they’re alone in their own uncomfortable feelings. Trusting your instincts and telling your doctor how you really feel is so important. I’m so happy that your doctors, nurses, and hospital were able to deliver your baby and get you healthy again. I was wondering if when you had the headaches, did you take a pregnancy safe pain reliever? You did absolutely nothing wrong! You would have had the same situation if had stayed home with your feet up.

[@CaraJane]

I really hope so! And yes, we're so thankful for our doctors, nurses and hospital! Yes, I took Tylenol which my doctor had told us from the beginning of the pregnancy to use if I ever needed it :)

[@nrolevol2]

I had high BP, blurred vision, severe swelling in feet, and difficulty breathing but because I didn't have protein in my urine, they told me I was fine. I ended up with a headache so severe that I couldn't function and was vomiting for hours, that's when I got my emergency cesarean. I also posted a video about my story but it's not as well done as your video. You have a great video. I ended up firing my OB because I had multiple risk factors and signs that all went ignored and each time the doctor kept pointing out my age and weight basically saying my vision is blurry because I'm old, my swelling is actually me being fat...etc

[@CaraJane]

That is insane! I hope you are doing well now, and it’s great that you are sharing your story also no matter how put together the video is or not :)

[@Healing_Decibels]

Was your obgyn male or female?

[@nrolevol2]

@@Healing_Decibels male

[@jeaninebitter5946]

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[@cassUSA11]

Thanks for sharing, this is so important for people to know about! I slowly developed preeclampsia also. Thankfully we made it closer to the due date but once they figured it out it was a whirlwind!

[@ohmannlisa]

Wow! Thank you for this video! My daughter came 5 weeks early due to preeclampsia last august. Watching your video made me realize I've had the exact same symptoms like you during pregnancy. I can remember the day I felt so ugly (we were on out babymoon too!) and my boyfriend proposed to me. I couldn't stop crying because I felt so ugly and was soo emotional 🙈❤️

[@maribelpacheco9851]

Wow!!! Thank you for thos video.. i honestly didnt know how common Pre-eclampsia is. I too had it with my 4th baby, id never had it before so this was all new to me. I felt so alone 😢. Just a little background, i was 42 when i delivered my son at 37 weeks. I had no symptoms that I knew of. No protein in urine, no high BP, no blurry vision.. Nothing.. except one day i had a bad nose bleed while asleep and another day i woke up swollen realy bad from my feet and my feet used to hurt so bad while standing, my calfs were huge and I'm a skinny legs person lol. My hands would swell on and off, I'd tell my doctor and shed say it was normal, due to pregnancy. My calves felt tight, lik3 super tigh! I was seeing two doctors at different times and none detected protein or high BP. Until one day i go for what i think is a weekly check up and my BP was 180/110. My doctor is like do you feel ok? I'm like yes! Just winded from walking up to their floor lol.I see worry on my doctors face and the MA so they say that my BP is really high and they would let me rest for 30 min and come back to re-check. She said it was still very high and was scared I'd have a seizure or stroke so i was getting induced. Well you'd think that was the end of it but it wasnt.. my birth story was as crazy and post birth even crazier. Needless to say i had post partum pre-eclampsia. GOD was really looking out for me and my baby to say the least

[@elizabethanne8826]

I have been watching you since the day you vlogged and were sent to the hospital! I was pregnant with my baby girl (born in June). Thank you so much for sharing your story! I have so enjoyed watching you and your little family’s journey ❤️

[@CaraJane]

Oh wow! Thank you so much for watching!! Hope you and your baby are both doing well! :)

[@Plummele97]

So glad they ended up inducing I got diagnosed at 34 weeks I had all the symptoms you did but they didn’t induce they were trying to make me wait until 37 weeks and put me on meds and sent me home my little boy passed away one week later at 35 weeks 😢 I was lucky to survive it as well but the heartbreak is the worst I wish they hd just induced me he would have been much safer out.

[@awakeningnavigator3895]

Thanks for this video! I’m ten weeks pregnant and I’ll be very careful to look for signs now. My mom had preeclampsia, with my sister, and she had a similar experience to yours. She looked very swollen but the doctor said it was fine. Then it kept getting worse and she insisted on coming back in. When she got there they said she needed to be taken to the hospital immediately! I don’t really understand why they don’t just go ahead and test early!

[@CaraJane]

That's crazy! I hope they're both doing well now and I hope everything goes well for you! ;)

[@yociciii]

I’m 35+4 and was diagnosed with gestational hypertension yesterday because my hands and feet were super swollen and my blood pressure was 145/90. My swelling went down with elevation but would blow back up after getting up and walking. Trusted my gut instinct and went into the hospital and now I’m being closely monitored for pre-eclampsia and may have to deliver at 37 weeks. Definitely scary!

[@clarissardehling]

Hey Cara! Thank you so much for sharing your in detail experience. It honestly gave me chills at some points! So informative and good signs and symptoms to look out for in pregnancy. I'm so glad you and Quinn stayed safe during the whole situation and that you both are healthy to this day. Looking forward to more videos! Hope all is good and well. All the best, -Clarissa 😊❤🥰

[@CaraJane]

It gave me chills when I was watching it back, too...So crazy! Thank you, Clarissa!! :):)

[@clarissardehling]

@@CaraJane ❤❤❤

[@jetstream1146]

You have such a sweet little baby girl. I'm so happy everything went well for you. This video could definitely help someone - it's very kind of you to share it with everyone.

[@thestephenslife4654]

Yes! I love this video, so important for people to be aware. I was induced at 37 weeks due to pregnancy hypertension. Luckily it didn’t progress to preeclampsia or eclampsia. I had so many of the same symptoms as you and it is so easy to miss if you don’t know what you’re looking for!!

[@thestephenslife4654]

I didn’t realize how swollen I was until after I had my daughter and all my swelling went down. It was bad.

[@frenchie13]

Did you have hypertension after you delivered? If so for how long?

[@Adoptivemomx2]

Don’t worry about your choices to still go on your trip! You did what you felt was right! I would have done the same thing!! No need to explain to anybody! Driving the 12 hours is absurd bc of her reasonings. Yes, God was there w you! Quinn is adorable! I’ve been following you since before Quinn was born. I’m glad you guys are doing so well!

[@CaraJane]

Aww thank you so much! And thank you for following along!😊😊

[@olivias2836]

Do you think you will try for a VBAC in your next pregnancy if the option is given to you? So glad you and Quinn are safe and healthy ! A friend of mine also had severe preeclampsia and it is definitely very scary ! You don’t need to explain yourself or feel bad about going on the trip, you do the best with the knowledge you have and I’m sure you will take extra precautions in your future pregnancies. Sounds like you received great care from your OB and the doctors and nurses at the hospital ❤️

[@CaraJane]

I definitely want to, but I know it's likely that I'll have a c-section again, so I'm fine with either! And yes...so very thankful for my doctors and nurses! :)

[@josscasa]

Currently at the hospital diagnosed with mild preeclampsia so far. I haven't had any symptoms at all except for severe swelling on my feet to the point were none of my shoes fit at all. And hands are really swollen as well were they feel numb all the time. But I was sent to the hospital because of really high blood pressure. Baby is supser healthy thougg but Doctors are telling me I may not go past 34 weeks.

[@CaraJane]

I hope everything goes well for you! Thankful your baby is healthy… one of my friends had her baby at 34 weeks because of preeclampsia and she’s 8 months old now and happy and healthy!

[@Amandasimko]

this was so informative! I’m so glad you posted and are spreading awareness. Also Quinn is almost 1 omg 🥰

[@kelleyryanvlogs]

Agreed 👏🏽👏👏👏👏

[@ashleyhall919]

I don't think you are at fault on what happened at all. Your doctor should have explained the symptoms and risks of preeclampsia just so you were aware; even if she did not think that was happening. It is a common pregnancy complication. I am glad that you are bringing awareness to others.

[@julianaradu9931]

Good Bless you I'm Christian to and I'm dealing with C ....But i had my tymus gland removed my thyroid glands removed so i hope with God help to get well ...love waching you....

[@CaraJane]

I hope everything goes well for you!! Thank you!

[@cori4872]

Thank you for sharing your story and raising awareness. I had PIH with my first and was induced two weeks early. I had it very mildly with my second and not at all with my third or fourth babies. So hopefully it won't be as severe for you with subsequent pregnancies. But I'm in my 40's now and have pre-hypertension, so I have to watch my BP. It's interesting to read that there is possibly a link between PIH and a higher risk of chronic hypertension later in life. Thanks again for this video!

[@marisofly3585]

I developed preeclampsia at the end of my 2nd trimester i had to deliver at 36 weeks . I literally almost died . My pressure drop down excessively.

[@mandyhesselbrock]

So scary but I’m so glad you’re ok! Pregnancy causes so many odd symptoms, I wouldn’t have thought anything of those either! Glad they caught it and everything worked out well!❤

[@1077kris]

So glad she is ok!!

[@cuisineallfuntravelnetwork8615]

God is always good! I have no symptoms but the last blood test its edge of creatine ratio so pls pray for me and all pregnant in the world im On my 29th weeks

[@Victfriesen]

So glad you and babe are ok!! I’ve had preeclampsia with all of my pregnancies and it can be so so scary!!!

[@CaraJane]

Oh wow! Hope you're doing well now!

[@KeJackson11]

How many pregnancies did you have?

[@Victfriesen]

@@KeJackson11 3

[@KeJackson11]

@@Victfriesen im glad you all are okay, I’m currently admitted with it and I’m on baby #2 and still would like to try for #3, thank you for sharing!!

[@Victfriesen]

@@KeJackson11 oh no I hope everything goes well for you!!

[@alanad5577]

Omg how scary is that! I agree aches pains and swelling are very common in pregnancy and if the swelling happened so gradually no wonder you have no idea. Im glad it all worked out okay x

[@CaraJane]

Thank you! And yes it’s so hard to know when it’s so gradual!

[@alanad5577]

@@CaraJane I'm a nurse and have been pregnant twice before (currently 28 weeks with baby number 3) and I would probably still have written these things off as a normal part of pregnancy as I have never had it before myself x

[@velvetmedina8156]

yes ! i’ve had preeclampsia! I knew because of how bad my hands/wrist/feet hurt soooo bad but it was a really bad pain and headaches! i think if u just feel off always just call ur dr and ask if u can go in. I feel like they should always maybe give a BP machine to all pregnant women to check by themselves at home. I’m so glad u are ok and everything went well with ur little peanut!

[@KimberlyRoseMusic]

I also had preeclampsia with my first daughter Abigail. And they didn’t catch it until I was 36 almost 37 weeks pregnant, and things escalated so quickly for me! Now looking back there were so many symptoms and signs of preeclampsia that I was experiencing and my doctor never thought I had it. Until one night I went to the hospital and I had gained 20lb in less than 2 weeks and my BP was super high! I feel like women need to be more aware of preeclampsia and how dangerous it can be!!! I love you and your vids and Quinn!💕

[@chinnamdeepti5565]

Is it normal in 2 nd pregnancyl......mine first had preclampsia ....

[@kayenemaefernandez6480]

​@@chinnamdeepti5565if you had pre eclampsia during your first pregnancy, is it possible to develop again during your second pregnancy?

[@sweetnfirey]

I have swelling in my feet ankles and legs all the way to my thigh and I have sciatica really bad. My hands and face are fine and my blood pressure is fine but I do have blurry vision and headaches and protein in urine. I am going to get checked at the hospital tomorrow morning and we’ll go from there. This is my 4th and I truly hope that me and baby are fine and that since I don’t have the high blood pressure that whatever I have can be managed. I am 36 and 2 days. And doctor is great and is working with me and comforting my concerns. Thank God for that. I’ll find out tomorrow if I am getting induced or not..

[@R-A-WN]

Sometimes you dont have any symptoms.. i had regular appointment at 37 weeks my doc jus had lil hrd tym getin heart beat so she put me on moniter and thgt she shuld snd me to hospital.. whre was monitored had ultrasound and blood was drawn.. eventually i was snt hme told everythng was good.. sme evening i got call from hopitl that i need come in hospital and get admited my blood cme out bit abnormal i had preclamsia.. and i needed to be induced.. n i had my miracle baby boy at 37 weeks… ( i had get emergency c section cuz cord was stuck his neck.. goin thei normallabor contraction ended up wt c section))) but thnks to God my son was bough to ths world

[@sheripride428]

You’re so right that God knew♥️. I love your faith♥️

[@CaraJane]

❤️❤️❤️

[@kelleyryanvlogs]

Absolutely!!!! :)

[@anedriathomas1946]

I went through all of this and didn't think anything. My doctor diagnosed me with it at 36 weeks and sent me to the hospital Friday October 13th 2017

[@tonib5952]

Thanks for sharing! Glad everything went well. Seems like your doctor didn't explain things too well. Also, were you not offered the option of baby aspirin at the beginning of the pregnancy? My OB explained all common complications at my first appointment, esp pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes. So did the OB after my 12 week scan. Not sure why this risk wasn't mentioned at all.

[@bethanywhite877]

At 22 weeks I had mild elevation of blood pressure. They said to come in and get a pressure check in a couple of days. I had my first birthing class two days later so I ran back to the nurses when I got there and then my world changed. Immediately went to hospital and bed rest after that. Same with my son.

[@sydneestanley890]

Everyone interprets how they feel sooo differently. Especially since we are all so different, and have different pain tolerances. I used to think I was the most healthy person I knew. Until I went to the Dr for some joint pain a couple years after my 1st D birth. Turns out I was having dislocations from a young age and had just figured out through natural instinct kind of, how to put my joints back. It was genetic. I was in so much pain constantly from childhood I had no idea I was in pain to the degree I was in. I had a heart attack, and had no idea along with a bunch of other insane stuff. (at 22 normal BMI, not family heart disease came from Lyme which I also had and didn't know). When I was in labor, yeah the contractions hurt, they were contractions. But I have been having back pain like that weekly when my vertebra separate, from the time I was 7. So I didn't know I was in preterm. So I totally feel you in not knowing you are going through something even if you feel it isn't right. Especially since half your symptoms that you could be made aware of where normal per se for pregnancy in general. Plus, it being your first pregnancy how else are you supposed to know? Hind sight is 20/20. So glad Quinn is doing so well! Love, love, love your sweet family Cara!!

[@CaraJane]

Oh wow! That's crazy!! So many hard things to go through without realizing it! I hope you're doing well now!

[@HaleyCarebear]

Blood clots are a factor in not flying in the ending months of pregnancy. Swelling in your legs can lead to clots... that's why your doctor didn't okay the flight.

[@crystalhaataja304]

A 12 hour car ride would be way worse for potential blood clots than a 3 hour plane ride tho

[@meganpepper787]

Great Job Cara for sharing your story. I'm sure it will be of help to other pregnant women. Praise God he was watching over you and little Quinn!💖🙏🙌

[@EmilyRyann]

I would’ve gone on the trip, as well! & I absolutely agree that God was taking great care of you.🙏🏼☺️

[@isabellroush7764]

I have almost every symptom but no protein in my urine so they won't say it's preclamsiaa even tho I had it super bad last pregnancy

[@beautyfarmtas]

Happy Birthday for Saturday Miss Quinn. XO

[@CaraJane]

Thank yooou! ;)

[@azaliaflores7823]

Ty I’m currently pregnant, I am going to get checked I have some of these symptoms. My 5th baby and never had these with my others. I’m currently 32 weeks and I just started these symptoms.

[@amayabiedrzycki3272]

Thank you for sharing about your symptoms! God was absolutely taking care of you and Quinn!

[@katiedavidson801]

Lately my hands and feet have been swollen and I have a pain right under my sternum that hasnt gone away in a couple weeks, I felt really dizzy a couple days ago and did have blurred vision once but only for a minute. I have had a headache but its not severe, just consistent pressure. The only thing stopping me from going to the hospital is I just saw my doctor 3 days ago and while my blood pressure was a little high (they checked it three times) and there were dead blood cells in my urine, I got a phone call today saying my cultures came back fine. Not really sure what I should do. (34 weeks)

[@CaraJane]

You should definitely let your doctor know about all of these symptoms! Especially being 34 weeks :)

[@christinejohnson8591]

I was slightly pre-eclamptic at the very end of my pregnancy. Looking back there were a lot of warning signs but I had no idea. It wasn’t until my 38 week appointment that enough symptoms made my doctor send me straight to the hospital to be induced.

[@CaraJane]

I hope you and your baby are both doing well now! It’s scary to have to deliver so suddenly!

[@christinejohnson8591]

He is now 16 months! I have had to keep a close eye on my blood pressure since but we are both healthy

[@amberfernandes7223]

I had preeclampsia at 29 weeks in my first pregnancy, 14 years ago. At 31 weeks I got hellp syndrome and an emergency C-section. Currently 30 weeks pregnant with my second child.

[@merisandenisa8545]

Hi there. How it went with 2nd pregnancy? Any symptoms of preeclampsia with 2nd baby? I hope everything went well 🙏

[@Linzizzle18]

Hi! I have the exact same story as yours!! All the same symptoms, and terrifyingly being admitted to the hospital immediately due to my routine OB checkup gone wrong--- high bp, protein in urine (plus super swollen). After 6 days in hospital of trying to control my bp with 12 pills a day, we finally decided to have the unplanned c-section to save my life. Thank goodness my baby girl was fine through it all and was also born 33w!! 22 days in the nicu later, we are all home now. She was born June 21. God bless you. What we went through was traumatic and difficult.

[@geovanascalia8187]

THIS.. wow! I told my dr when I had my first symptom. Dizzy. Seeing starts. My blood work kept coming back normal! I kept telling him. He kept saying how healthy I am. Well I am now 35 weeks and I went in for a Strep b test,. Turns out that my blood pressure was high so he sends me over to L&D that was scary as I’ve been so healthy this whole time to my understanding besides all the symptoms I did have I thought were normal pregnancy symptoms. He tells me I have preeclampsia and that our son will be here in two weeks! He gave us a steroid shot. So scary I wish I would have put my foot down when I first felt the symptoms but I also feel like I did and he just said I was fine. Thanks for spreading awareness! 🤍 so glad you’re good and your baby is perfect!

[@hkjonesie]

I had severe preeclampsia but never had swelling. But my BP was high and I was spilling a ton of protein. But my biggest symptoms were headaches and a right side ache that wouldn’t go away.

[@sparklelewis3742]

This is off topic but that sweater is gorg! Do you mind telling us where it’s from?

[@sophicakes22]

Thank you for this video . I’m Currently 19 weeks pregnant and your video popped up on my feed. I have always had chronic hypertension and in my pregnancy my bp is always borderline high . I am high risk and they have me taking a baby aspirin every day. I really hope I don’t develop preeclampsia . I will be paying attention to the symptoms ❤

[@bethanywhite877]

I didn’t have any symptoms either. I do remember some pain under my ribs but thought it was my daughter. It happened with my son too. I had it with both kids and couldn’t have anymore after my son. I could but was told not to. I about bleed to death with him. Swelling was definitely noticeable.

[@rblair5342]

Thank God you and baby are okay. you should have listened but it was your first pregnancy and how would you know what you don’t know. I had placenta previa my 1st pregnancy and the doctor didn’t tell me although the nurse attempted to tell me but he yelled at her saying not to worry the patient. I would have rather known earlier but some doctors think not to tell you the worse part so you don’t worry yourself and bring more stress. Now you know and your def helping other women like myself, just got the diagnosis today for my 2nd pregnancy so thanks for sharing.

[@genezavala4896]

Can't believe she going be 1yr old already she has grown up so much

[@CaraJane]

We can’t either! It went so fast!

[@allysaandbrysen8769]

Thankyou for sharing your experience with with. So happy you and baby Quinn are both healthy and safe!

[@1mama402]

So glad everything worked out. I know you will be worried the next pregnancy but at least know you are aware of what to look for. For the record, I absolutely would of flown as well. 12 hours in a car while pregnant sounds like hell, can you imagine how many times y’all would had to stop to pee. Lol. This video is going to help so many people, thanks for sharing your story. Can’t believe a year has gone by already.

[@CaraJane]

Yes, I definitely know to look for the signs next time! And omg...we would've had like 3 hours worth of just bathroom breaks on that roadtrip haha!

[@shakship3103]

I too had severe swelling during my pregnancy but it would just go away with rest. I had high BP had to be on medication my water level dropped around 35 weeks had to go for emergency c section at 36 weeks. I had to take a 12 hour long flight when I was 24 weeks pregnant because of the corona situation that's when the swelling started.

[@monicacalifornia9693]

You did the you could, im not planning to travel but good to know for the rest of my pregnancy 🤰 I’ve had some minor swelling in feet like not noticeable but older women at church helped me carry any bags even when I insisted it was not that heavy Plus my mom carried much heavier in her 6 pregnancies but eventually in last pregnancy got vericose veins I think if traveling using wheelchair for swollen feet 😬 even if it feels like im exaggerating . But wow it’s impossible to predict or prevent everything Congratulations 🎊 ❤ God bless you in every step of motherhood ✝️💐🤰🙏❤️✝️🎉