Tennessee woman becomes first in U.S. to receive new ‘Preeclampsia Test’

[@MoNeeTah_Simone]

Lost my daughter to pre-eclampsia at 29 weeks in 2011. Broke my heart, had no idea. Then lost twins at 14 weeks. But 3 weeks after having dnc with twins i conceived my now 11 yo precious daughter. That 3rd time they knew what to look for and made me stay in hospital until i delivered. Thank goodness technology continues to advance daily

I am so sorry for your losses, and I feel joy for your daughter. My heart goes out to you.

[@MoNeeTah_Simone]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Peace and many blessings 🥰

[@rainproductsny8164]

😢

[@CadaverQT]

I got eclampsia and delivered at 25 weeks. Baby was 1lb 3oz. She's going to be 2 on Sunday! We are lucky

[@lavonneburton5766]

Such a beautiful story I am crying 😢because so many women and friends have died due to preeclampsia. My close friend died by the time she reached the hospital it was too late she died but her baby was saved.

[@fireagateshaina]

Awe, I’m sorry 😞

[@Isabel1978.]

I almost died twice due to preeclampsia, first time was 28 years ago with my first born,the second time was 17 years ago with last baby! I am blessed to still be alive thanks to the LORD

[@Myosotis.journaling]

That was almost me. I had no signs of preeclampsia no high blood pressure no protein detected in my urine, nothing. Until i dropped at about 38 weeks throwing up, bad chest pain, they thought it was a stomach ache but i knew something was really wrong which is why I always encourage moms and pregnant women to listen to their body. Thankfully I had a miracle happen that day, idk what divine intervention swooped in to save me but they were only concerned I might not make it because my body was only attacking me and not the baby at that point. So they got him out and he was safe, and they prepared my family that If I didn’t start recovering soon I wouldn’t come back from this. 🫂 I’m so sorry for your loss it’s so sudden and unfair.

[@cak813]

This story grabbed my attention right away. I’m a retired neonatal nurse and we often admitted babies to my NICU whose mothers had pre-eclampsia. This test is definitely a step forward.

[@TrishTruitt]

And there's another test that can reveal several possible complications. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬-𝐭𝐨-𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝟑. 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧 (𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧, 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐧, 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬) 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤. 𝐃𝐫𝐬. 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝-𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝟔𝟎-𝟖𝟎𝐧𝐠 (a 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐛 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝐱 𝐚 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐒.) SEARCH: "Cesarean Section, Preeclampsia, and Preterm Birth Increased among Women with Lower Vitamin D Levels" by Grass Roots Health.

[@ReinaAfricana]

I had preeclampsia and because of that I had to deliver my daughter at 35 weeks. She's still so tiny❤. Doing well and eating too. So glad preeclampsia is being acknowledged and looked for as well. I started on aspirin at 25 weeks. But my BP was high when I went in for my prenatal visit. So that turned into an emergency C-section. My baby is 3 weeks and now weighs a little over 5lbs.

[@kelleygreengrass]

My baby was full term and only 6 lbs. She'll get bigger.

[@Sara-xk1ns]

So glad she’s doing well. My niece was born 32 weeks and 3lbs, my nephew 27 weeks only 1lb. We are so lucky my sister snd both babies survived. I remember being so excited when my niece hit 5lbs. We bought an ice cream cake to celebrate. She’s now a thriving 19 yr old and my nephew is an active soccer player in middle school. Science is amazing. Having this new test will help soooo many families.

[@werethenowgeneration]

Congratulations! I’m glad everything went well for you two. Just in case nobody told you (because nobody told me) milestones and other things might be a bit behind for a couple years! I had my daughter at 37 weeks because of hypertension. I almost lost my son because they ignored my bp. His placental dissection showed it was dying early and had signs of high bp issues. He’s 10 months now and it’s crazy how much of a difference he’s developing vs my daughter! He was born at 39 weeks. You wouldn’t think those extra weeks do much but a lot happens! Take care of yourself as well. Congratulations again! ❤

[@Taniel-x9m]

She’s going to do fine don’t worry :) mine was born at 28 weeks, 2 pounds. And she is the same as every other kid as far as milestones and stuff. You wouldn’t even know she was born early.

[@TariFamily-w8h]

35 weeks is a blessing

[@jseehowitsbeen3177]

Similar thing happened to me during my first pregnancy. I started swelling a lot and was gaining so much weight. In 2 weeks I gained 9lbs and they just said it was normal. Then 2 weeks later I had gained another 9lbs, and protein started showing up in my urine. They then told me I needed to go to the hospital for observation and monitoring. I ended up being on hospital bed rest for 10 days before they induced me at 35 weeks due to my kidneys becoming endangered. I wish someone would have realized earlier that the swelling and weight I had gained in one month were not normal. Glad a test now exists to help others.

[@shakeyj4523]

Me too. They accused me of eating a lot, and I just started to cry and say I had not eaten anything for days. I couldn't eat. I was in the hospital and diagnosed with Preeclampsia within the hour.

[@Mrs.Puddin]

I got pre-eclampsia at 39 weeks and 5 days.. went in for a check up.. and my BP was high they sent me to the ER immediately my urine was dark brown i was induced at that moment.

[@Ravenelvenlady]

I'm glad you're alive and well, hopefully your baby too.💖🙏🏾

[@senydafrias]

I love the fact that shes the first woman to recieve this test, considering the higher risk of death after labor among women of color❤

[@emilinebelle7811]

That’s such bs. I’m white and I matter less because I’m not the same color as 💩? Are you fking serious?

[@trenae77]

Absolutely!! That young woman saw what could have been a tragedy turned into a joyful beginning because of a Doctor who was determined to see her pull through.

[@Friggsdottir]

It's because they're the unhealthiest demographic.

[@mamadragonful]

This doesn't sound like a test for preeclampsia. This sounds like a test for which women with preeclampsia are likely to develop eclampsia.

[@VAwitch]

Huh? It sounds like it's a test to determine if the pre-eclampsia symptoms a woman has, are indeed due to pre-e.

[@cecehowl]

I think you’re right. It sounds like she already had preeclampsia, so what exactly is the test revealing? She already had it. I’m pregnant and currently there isn’t a way to know. I’m apparently high risk, but I take my blood pressure daily and the average is around 110/60. The only other thing my OB does to monitor is check for protein in my urine, which I don’t have at this point. I don’t think there’s a way to predict if that will change because I don’t have preeclampsia.

[@DuvAngel1]

Retired registered nurse here ~it seems to me that doctors need tests to make a clinical diagnosis, and that is just not true.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Eat a lot more protein!

[@ferdienaraval1438]

Her baby is so beautiful. Congratulations!

[@wisteriahysteria8742]

Mine started as hypertension that turned into severe preeclampsia right after delivery. Sent home with meds after mag drip and went back in 2 days later with a BP of 187/111. My only symptoms? A very faint headache, feeling out of it, and a tingle that travelled from my lower spine up to my neck. It actially made me curl up everytime I got that weird tingle. I wasn't "physically" at risk because I am small and of normal weight. So every nurse that took care of me swore I was too tiny to have such high BP. I am grateful my OB team were very caring and were actually monitoring me good. But that experience is still very traumatic to me up to this day

[@ashleyking5052]

I had it found out on Monday with no symptoms by wed I was being induced my girl was stubborn af I had to have an emergency c-section Friday night she was 35 weeks and was in the NICU for 2 weeks! She’s big healthy and strong now at 14 first year of high school! I wish all mothers a safe and healthy delivery ❤

[@suzsnide03]

My daughter just delivered her baby girl on Sept 12 at 30 weeks. We went for a routine visit and ended up having a baby. My daughter and I both found it very stressful. Baby girl weighted 2.14 lbs and 16 1/2 inches long. Her and Mom are doing great. Scariest day of my life.

[@owlwoman911]

What a blessing. This has been a scourge of pregnant women forever.

[@brooklin_bernek]

Wow this is incredible!!! I’m so so happy for her and her precious little girl

[@rockcat5000]

Had this 30+ years ago. They caught it early. Almost 7 months bed rest. C-section to save my kid. Super glad there is a diagnostic test now.

[@1217mariel]

I had it along with hyperemesis for both of my pregnancies. I spent a lot of time in the hospital with both pregnancies. I hope that this is truly successful.

[@fighttheevilrobots3417]

I was induced early because doctors told me it was the only way to stop pre-eclampsia. No one educated me that it can happen postpartum. I had postpartum pre-eclampsia TWICE after giving birth to my daughter in 2022. I am now pregnant again, at age 40, and the clinic I go to is refusing to consider me high risk. I'm scared and frustrated and they are not listening to me. I'm at very high risk of miscarriage.

[@yolyprog2561]

Can you go to another health care facility or OBGYN doctor

[@none4013]

I also had post partum preeclampsia. It was so traumatic

[@danieladeac6649]

Omg!! Please look for another clinic/doctor 😡 this is insane!! Insist! Insist! Insist!! Yell at them if needed!! Not joking

[@daddialthy]

Switch your care providers pleaseeeee

[@xislis6037]

Hopefully you have a new care team. Im having my first baby at 40. Been on aspirin since 16 weeks to help prevent pre-eclampsia. My care team takes my and babies health and well being very seriously and am high risk and in perinatal program.

[@carissaramirez4669]

I was 14 when I had preeclampsia. I went to my doctors and they told me I had to get the baby out right away. my baby was 6 weeks early this was in 2011. Thank god I was ok and my baby is healthy and 13 years old now. ❤

[@MiVidaBellisima]

Jesús Christ why were you pregnant at 14 😢 I hope you and your child are thriving

[@KingNurseOR]

I would LOVE to work alongside this brilliant doctor!!

[@rosie70728]

Please please go with your intuition ladies. I was also told several times by the NP that swelling was normal. I also put on weight rapidly towards the end of my pregnancy, even though I worked out and ate healthy daily. I happen to work in health care, and I checked my BP, sure enough it was high. I caught it climbing at 34 weeks. I had no headache, just major swelling, which was ignored. I had a family history of it which was ignored. I could go on about all the things my NP ignored. I was just so lucky to have caught it on time. And so lucky to have my delivery team, they saved our lives.

[@LaynieLashes]

my family history was ignored too. It was the first thing I brought up and I was told every pregnancy is different. I ended up with severe pre-e at 40 weeks. Took me months to get back to normal.

[@rosie70728]

@@LaynieLashes I’m so sorry you went through this. It makes me so mad when I think about it. Women endure so much neglect in healthcare. Hope you are doing okay now.

[@Friggsdottir]

Swelling IS normal. There's a limit, however.

[@momococo2496]

Omg 😱 I’m so happy that this issue is being addressed and resolved by medical professionals and staff members 😢

[@tierneymay980]

I had my daughter in 2022. I was admitted for constant monitoring after she failed a biophysical check during a specialist ultrasound (we had IUGR). I thought they were going to take her right then, at 28 weeks. Thankfully she woke up and started moving for the doctors. But I was placed on bedrest and checked in because she would have random heart decelerations. I started developing preeclampsia, but the only symptom I had was high blood pressure. They did a c section at 32wks5dys. If I wasn't in the hospital I wouldn't have known anything was wrong. I'm so glad she and her baby are ok.

[@A.TAYLOR]

They kept telling me the same thing that it was just normal pregnancy things but it wasn’t 🤦🏽‍♂️ I’m so glad she was able to get this test! 💕

[@dayum_mi]

It took a Black Woman doctor to help this Black Woman 💙. That baby is gorgeous. Wish you to the best.

[@beckp5456]

Doctors who actually care make a difference.

[@raystacks]

@@beckp5456absolutely ❤️I’m so happy to see such tender care to be given to black women we all know we die at disproportionate rates compared to white women when it comes to pregnancy and labor and delivery

[@YSLRD]

Good night! Can we ever just appreciate somebody's skill and compassion?

[@FreyaEinde]

@@YSLRDNo! Give credit where credit is due 😂

[@br6480]

It wasn’t a “Black Woman doctor” that saved a black woman it was a team of research scientists. She was only the MFM who asked permission to draw her blood and run the test. Doctors have been studying pre eclampsia since 1797 trying to find a cause. It goes back as far as 400 BC.

[@zzevonplant]

I'm so glad they saved her & her baby's okay.

[@janetc3930]

So glad they made it! Be happy!

[@mramirez1256]

glad her and baby were okay!😅 I had preclampsia with my first and it was so scary!😢

[@millennialodyssey5956]

This is an odd story. It talks little of the test itself and more about what the risk of preeclampsia is. Which is consistently repeated. Would have liked to know more about the test itself, the orgins of it and how one uses it to actually diagnose preeclampsia.

[@eturley7533]

Agreed. From what is described, the test is really it is a genetic assessment of risk factors that coincide with the incidence rate of pre-eclampsia.

[@edwardian_house]

There’s information about the test about 2:30 mins into the video. But it is important that people know what the condition is and the consequences - not enough people know about this killer condition.

[@dorothybennett2191]

Thank God for this woman’s life, dedication so happy to see this.

[@kaylaranee3899]

I'm so glad y'all are both okay. I had no clue about preeclampsia but I had high blood pressure and delivered my daughter early! So I'm so thankful this results is being done!!!! ❤❤❤

[@NanaD-ve9tt]

So happy all is well! 🕊

[@christigmc]

I had preeclampsia with both my pregnancies. First one at 36 weeks I was bleeding so my husband takes me to the hospital. I was hospitalized for a week and they tell me I’m delivering my son at 37 weeks. I got postpartum preeclampsia with my daughter. 3 hours after being discharged I start complaining of a headache and chest pain. My legs were also extremely swollen. My husband rushed me to the ER. The triage nurse was so shocked at my blood pressure that she took it several times to make sure it wasn’t an error. I have no plans to have more kids.

[@redefiningmyself8598]

That is eclampsia, and I also experienced it as well. It was very traumatic

[@debbiemaccabe1929]

I had my daughter at 71/2 months because of this. But that was 40 years ago. Thank the good lord she was fine. She was 2 pounds 13 oz

[@s.i.john16.33]

The symptoms she was having should've brought her to the OBGYN right away. Thank God she had an appointment when she did!

[@lifeismagical3123]

I’m glad they came out with this test to save women because I spent weeks in ICU flat lined twice why? Because they sent me home with my baby and preeclampsia.

[@nonnyena4267]

Once it advsnces to seizures, it's no longer _"PREeclampsia"_ -- The diagnosis changes to *_"eclampsis"_*

[@amorMarie12]

I had it and had to deliver at 30w 5d. I had swelling and high blood pressure , but no other symptoms. I felt fine. Doctor told me if I didn’t come when I did my baby and I could have possibly died. I am blessed that my baby still came out perfectly healthy at 2lbs 13oz. No health complications. NICU stay was only 4 weeks. I felt I got really lucky but it was still very traumatic.

[@karenmessinger9609]

Wow. Glad you & your baby made it through.

[@MomsSelfReliance]

Do u still have hbp?

[@minkybird359]

What made you go in? Curious because I have only minor symptoms myself, but they’re watching me.

[@kristincarpenter2422]

I had preeclampsia with my first at 32 weeks and had no symptoms other than high bp, protein in urine and headaches. I got diagnosed by doing 24 hour urine and having consistent high bp. I was put on bedrest and delivered at 38w6d. I didn’t have preeclampsia with my other kids but had baseline testing during early pregnancy, was on baby aspirin as a precaution and watched like a hawk. I did have gestational hypertension with my others but thankfully no preeclampsia. My mom had it and who knew..it’s genetic. One or both of my girls could have it in the future and when the time comes I will educate them as it’s no joke and can get serious fast.

[@bikergrandma2316]

My daughter had this, we almost lost her and our grandson. But she didn’t show any signs. Even her doctor was perplexed. Her OR specialist said she was the worse case for him in 15 years!

[@riyaadvay3731]

I got diagnosed for preeclampsia at 28 weeks my BP would not go down inspite of regular medication and protien started to show up in urine somehow managed till 33 weeks and had an emergency c section coz couldn't feel much movement..baby had meconium aspiration due to hypoxia but thanks to almighty lord . He weighed 1.4 kg at birth still very tiny but glad he made it .

[@karenmessinger9609]

Thank God indeed!!

[@tammiep9628]

My daughter had preeclampsia and delivered at 36 weeks. She ended up staying in the hospital after delivering because her blood pressure wouldn’t go down. She couldn’t see her baby for over 24 hours after birth because they didn’t want her blood pressure to go up thinking that if she saw her baby, she would get excited. Everything worked out fine. My grandson now is eight years old and my daughter is doing very well, but it did scare her.

[@Tea06199]

Black woman are vulnerable to a-lot of diseases and sickness . I’am glad there is a research for preeclampsia to help the black population. And to learn and understand about preeclampsia early.

[@ASmith-jn7kf]

Anyone can get preeclampsia.

[@_..amerie.._4736]

@@ASmith-jn7kfTrue, but black women are more prone to it. The preeclampsia rate is 60% higher in black women than white women.

[@fortheone4275]

I’m very white and had severe preeclampsia this last pregnancy. Has nothing to do with your color

[@nottodaylilbaldhead]

​@@ASmith-jn7kf noooooo we know that but black women are 10x's more likely to be misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, and dead during childbirth.

[@nottodaylilbaldhead]

​@@fortheone4275 but it does. When you are black you may not and will not always receive the care your white counterpart has.

[@m_n_a_b]

My mom developed pre-eclampsia with me. They performed a c-section a month before I was due, because her blood pressure would not lower. My mom recovered within a few days. My lungs were not ready and collapsed. I spent two weeks in the NICU and needed a blood transfusion due to blood loss during the chest tube surgeries. However, I recovered and have been healthy ever since. I'm thankful this new technology exists to diagnose this in moms to save their lives and their baby's lives. Back then, my parents were given the choice to try to wait a little longer to give me time to be better prepared to survive, but ran the risk of killing my mom; or delivering me early with a moderate chance I would not make it, but her life would be saved. My parents made a rough choice to have me delivered early and risk losing me, even though they already loved and wanted me. They chose the right thing for both of us. If they had waited and she died, I would have died, too.

[@xislis6037]

Currently, 6 months pregnant and high risk. I test my blood pressure daily and am always looking out for these symptoms. Good to know there's a test for it. Thankfully, I have a care team that follows my closely.

[@caliblossom]

She already had a clinical diagnosis of preeclampsia. You can’t really depend on a test to diagnose something that is staring you right in the face. I have seen clinicians use a diagnostic test when their own eyes diagnosed a condition with 100% certainty and when that test was erroneously negative, the patient was mismanaged. Sometimes brains are better than technology.

[@ChipsTheOrigamiLemon]

Because the news dumbed it down for us. It’s a little more complicated than just a new preeclampsia test. With medical advances the news never explains things properly.

[@TEEJAYBOS]

I was high risk and bed written during my pregnancy doctors thought I could develop preeclampsia because of my heart murmur and 100 pound weight gained, but thank goodness I didn’t 🙏🏽 had other complications and issue 😮

[@Audelia-k9c]

God bless all Pregnancies 🤰❤ I had a baby 4 months ago. Although I didn't have that type of testing my team of doctors and medical assistants detected problems early on at 25 weeks I was at clinic 3 to 4 times a week i was so frustrated because I was in there so much making sure I was following guidance all to find out they were fighting for our lives mine and my baby and hundreds more of women that go to that clinic! . God bless their souls and the hard work they do ❤ PLEASE PLEASE follow your doctors guidance if they say no sugar and no carbs there is a reason!

[@janelbbuck]

For so many women that died after pregnancy or went through a life threatening situation and survived. I would regularly hear preeclampsia being the cause. And these patients that suffered were pretty much dismissed by their doctors even after testing blood pressure. So it’s good to have more than one test method. I’m glad to see some progress. There’s a ways to go for improving conditions for pregnant patients and their babies. But I’m glad there are researchers out there trying to make it safer and less traumatic for everyone.

[@karenmessinger9609]

I think preemclempsia is more common than we think. I didn't have it. Dr thought I had placenta previa but I ended up having a complete abruption. I came extremely close to death & I did lose my daughter. I'm thankful too that there are researchers who are working on these high risk pregnancy causes & tests.

[@lynlynn2564]

​@@karenmessinger9609im sorry for your loss. Praying for your little angel in heaven ❤

[@karenneill9109]

I had preeclampsia with both of mine. It would have been great to know if we had to deliver early. What a great development!

[@Taniel-x9m]

My wife and I had it. My daughter Elayna was born at 28 weeks. 2.5 pounds. I am so blessed she is happy and healthy now at age 8. The mother’s blood pressure was 200 over something, and we induced a C section at 28 weeks.

[@savage.4.24]

My friend had this the hospital didnt catch it. Cant remember how early she delivered but she was at least 2 months early. Her daughter was in NICU for nearly 3 months. I went to one of her doctors appointments as she had silent seizures i witnessed on more than one occasion. Doctor was aware still did nothing at all. When she thought she peed the bed i knew i was right and the doctor was wrong thank god the hospital listened to us because i still have my friend, my friend still has his wife and they have 4 kids together now. Trust yourself and always have someone present even if you are asleep because observation saves lives!

[@cherylcarlson3315]

This 'test' is absurd. Mothers need to know symptoms to report and there needs to be enough qualified providers to listen and act. Maternal mortality is rising because of care gaps not lack of blood test. I am glad to see so many comments. Let them empower currently pregnant moms to be aware and advocate

[@teachthem4ever]

I can see your point and I agree that practitioners need to listen BUT the test could be tremendously helpful in an at-risk mom getting the care she needs quickly. It could also help in cases where the mother is incapacitated/unable to speak, has a new health care provider, is a first time mom with no visible symptoms, etc.

[@connieh9581]

I had it for my two pregnancies. Along with gestational diabetes. It was so long ago that they called it Toxemia.

[@Sista444xo]

I had high blood pressure when they decided to induce me, after I had passed my due date by two days. I wasn’t informed I had pre-eclampsia or a fever until after I pushed my baby out. Nobody told me I had an infection, fever, or serious condition but I was scared for my life being in labor for 72 hours

[@brandi6993]

She is so lucky and you tell she loves her baby

[@olyalyaka1994]

I had emergency C-section at 29 weeks this February due to preeclampsia. Thankfully I caught the symptoms early. My baby had to stay in nicu for 2.5 months but he is ok now. But I am really scared of this happening again and will not have any more children.

[@mr_james6193]

You can absolutely have a healthy second pregnancy. It’s important to find a doctor you trust. I had preeclampsia in my first pregnancy. I was induced and delivered my son at 32 weeks. I was on magnesium for 48 hours. It was a very traumatic experience for me. Eight years later I got pregnant again. My doctor put me on low-dose aspirin starting at 20 weeks and I also had Non stress test done every 2/3 days, a urine test and full blood work done every few weeks. I was able to deliver a healthy baby with no complications. I was also able to finally experience a natural unmedicated birth which was my birth plan in my second pregnancy. I just want you to know that it is possible to have a healthy pregnancy after preeclampsia.

[@Cecesworld1]

I'm so happy that the test is now available but based on her symptoms it sounds like she met the criteria for a preeclampsia diagnosis without the test. The swelling, high blood pressure that wouldn't go down, trouble breathing... she had preeclampsia and didn't need a test to confirm. I would love to see the test administered before obvious symptoms of preeclampsia present

[@2115virgo13]

About time!

[@Angela-dx6cs]

Amazing! What a miracle ❤

[@pamelanadel3787]

This is wonderful news!

[@Teebabii922]

Same happened to me, I had my baby early too she was so little like a toy doll.

[@silverpurkat]

I was in a similar situation and I ended up having my daughter quickly. The labor was fast and furious but we made it through. I didn’t have any more children after that.

[@Mary-t2p6p]

I had preeclampsia twice, the first time managed by no salt in anything. The second time I gained a lot of weight, high bp, went on bed rest. Delivered successfully full term both times. It was diagnosed back then by if you had spots in your vision. And rapid weight gain like 25 pounds in a week. Also high bp.

[@Jjlavids]

Her baby is perfect! So beautiful ❤

[@Boringcountrylife]

At my 37 week check-up (in my 3rd pregnancy) my blood pressure was slighly higher than normal and there was higher protein in my urine than should have been. I had no other symptoms. That was a Friday and I was sent in to have blood taken at a lab. Went back on Tuesday for the results and my blood pressure was even higher (probably a little from the stress).... still no other symptoms. They sent me to be admitted to the hospital for a 24 hr urinalysis. Toward the end of that 24 hours I noticed that I had a slight headache. So the doc decided to go ahead and break my water for delivery. (They put me on a magnesium drip to prevent seizures, which is what happens if pre-eclampsia progresses to eclampsia.) The cure for pre-eclampsia is to deliver the baby. It's that simple. I hadn't heard of it being heart related before. I understood that pre-eclampsia was the kidneys were no longer able to filter for 2 people. So if you remove the baby everything goes back to normal. Of course it needs to be caught early. I had none of the classic signs or reasons for anticipating pre-eclampsia in my pregnancy. Since it is kidney related I have assumed it was likely due to the large amount of sugar I was having daily during my pregnancy. That puts a lot of strain on the kidneys.

[@wisteriahysteria8742]

That's what I was intially told. Preeclampsia would go away after giving birth. But mine showed up right after. It's called postpartum preeclampsia. This how how many women postpartum lost their lives kn my country. They just thought it was sleep deprivation or exhaustion. By the time they were taken to the hospital, it's too late. I'm pregnant with my third now. Doc started me on baby aspirin at 12 weeks. After giving birth, I will definitely keep checking my BP to rule out postpartum preeclampsia 😨

[@andreac.5596]

​@@wisteriahysteria8742Thanks for sharing, I'm pregnant with my second. I'm also taking baby aspirin due to being high risk with gestational diabetes as well as other things. I have a BP monitor that I should probably start using in between doctors appointments. Hope you have a safe delivery and recovery

[@CrystalM1917]

Preclampaia is a multi organ impacting disease. The origin is actually problems of the placenta and the blood vessels leading to it not being efficient enough to pump blood to the baby.

[@yolyprog2561]

I knew of a woman who had this over thirty years ago. She and her baby survived

[@BeautifulSoul-zk6lo]

I got put in the hospital after I had my baby 3 days postpartum. I only found out cause I went to er for a bad headache and my feet was swollen. They rushed me back to the maternity ward!

[@Risetzu]

so the test can recognize before getting pregnant if a woman Is gonna have Preclampsia?????

[@Orinatl]

One of the leading causes of death… because the other is literally being m3rdered by your partner.

[@AuthenticMage]

Wish the title was readable… cuts off and no way to read

[@hiddenhand6973]

Praise God!

[@tigibiz9774]

She’s the luckiest woman to be alive and her baby.

[@kathyreasonover2513]

The baby is so beautiful. She looks like her mom.

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I lost my first baby be ause of this and almost died too.

[@NS-lx4hx]

There One thing that can be done for sure is to help prevent risk. The doctor can start you on aspirin starting at 12weeks pregnant. An explanation in my words:Preeclampsia is thought to involve the placenta and the blood vessels in the placenta..the narrowing of arteries and blood flow disruption can happen and suddenly out of nowhere a mom can develop preclampsia,this usually occurs in the second trimester w no warning other than dangerous high blood pressure headaches that wont leave and swelling. Doctor's now have new guidelines on who is at risk. The trouble happens during implantation after fertilization.. it is a blood vessel issue involving the placenta..but dosnt manifest until second trimester. I was rated in moderate risk category..so therefore my doctor has me on aspirin my risks were: #1 Im advanced maternal age #2 its been more than 10 years since last pregnancy #3 my BMI is high #4 and i have had episodes of high blood pressure in the past. There is a risk factor chart and the doctor can access your risk if you are high or moderate. The asprin works by allowing greater blood flow in the placental arteries ..this is important bc at 12 weeks there is a massive growth of the placenta and baby. And this allows better flow and function of the placental arteries.. understand:.the trouble occurs when narrowing arteries in the placenta cause restrictions in blood flow and it actually starts to affect the mother.. how? When the placenta has blood flow issues the body produces an inflammation next, it is sent throughout the mothers system.this inflammation in the blody causes distress and inturn high blood pressure, swelling, headache..plus the baby is not receiving proper care from that distressed placenta and this causes an emergency for both mother & baby.asprin is a good measure to help w mothers at risk.

[@RaspberrySwagg]

Aspirin doesn’t fully prevent preeclampsia, at least in my experience. I got started on aspirin early in my twin pregnancy and still ended up with preeclampsia. Doctors and nurses kept brushing me off because I didn’t have typical preeclampsia symptoms, but then when I did have symptoms (like swelling that wouldn’t go down, morning sickness returning in my third trimester, etc), they brushed it off saying it was due to being pregnant with multiples.

[@RaspberrySwagg]

and then when one of my twins became IUGR, they said they couldn’t determine why. I think it was due to my late diagnosed preeclampsia.

[@nicoleraheem1195]

​@@RaspberrySwagg I've had swelling since my late second trimester. It only went down when I drank gallons of electrolyte water, cut out cooked foods, drank about 2 oz of herbal tea blends every other day, and ate one salad a day within 7 days but then I got super hungry and couldn't keep up with it. The swelling came back and hasn't gone away. I still get nausea and regurgitate what I eat but I don't know if it depends on me eating too fast and drinking water, or me drinking water too soon after eating or what order, but it'll all come back up. I spoke to a doctor about my symptoms and he brushed it off. I told him I checked my blood pressure after a 5 minute walk and it read prehypertension. My face looks puffy in the morning but I thought it was because I'm overweight. I've gained 60+ lbs in 6 months and have been maintaining that 60+ for the last 2-3 months now. I'm 39 weeks pregnant now. I'll be going to the hospital if I don't go into spontaneous labor later this week. I was afraid to get induced because many women said they regretted it and suffered from it. I couldn't even find holistic treatment for the swelling that made sense. Most of the blood cleansing herbs or seemingly promising methods cannot be used while pregnant. I'm just waiting it out tbh but watching videos like this and reading these comments are scary

[@RaspberrySwagg]

@@nicoleraheem1195can you try going to the hospital? Maybe they can admit you just to monitor you and baby until you’re ready to deliver. Are you on a blood pressure medication regimen at home? I spent the last 3 weeks of my pregnancy in the hospital when my medication regimen was no longer working at home. Then had an emergency c-section when medication regimen I had in the hospital stopped working and I had a headache (indicating risk of a seizure or stroke). I would recommend going to a hospital about your swelling. If they don’t admit you to monitor you and your baby, tell them you will hold them responsible if your condition worsens as this is life threatening for you and your baby. Hoping you and your baby stay healthy and have a safe delivery when ready 🩷

[@Taniel-x9m]

If you’re pregnant, check your blood pressure a few times a day. This can easily go unnoticed.

[@macherie1234]

What are the two blood components being measured? I don't believe they were mentioned by name. I'd like to do further research.

[@meganhewitt484]

This is great! My dr saved my son and he’s 18 one month from today. I’m so happy medicine is advancing!

[@elianasaint9496]

I think this is headed the right direction, but for women that are currently pregnant, how would they prevent it before it happens? This seems like the test is done after delivery, which sure it's absolutely important. However, we need something to diagnose while pregnant. I had pre-eclampsia with my first, which was diagnosed on time. My midwives were amazing and they asked the the correct questions. I started to have swelling at 27 weeks, then elevated BP, then protein in urine. Protein and high BP happened within a week. I delivered at 38 +5. Had my second baby at 37 +3 because of protein in urine.

[@codename495]

She was symptomatic. Why would you waste time and money on testing. That’s like getting an X-ray to verify a broken arm when the arm has a second elbow bend suddenly

[@CrystalM1917]

I thought that too. Hoping they will be able to implement this much earlier in pregnancy as a standard part of bloodwork bc by the time you have symptoms like these, its a given you have it.....

[@tammibrown5074]

i feel like the testing confirms on paper the risk of severe organ failure and death by preeclampsia so that they have a medical reason to deliver the child early. i dunno

[@Peridot0000]

It sounds like it helps to predict severe complications. They don't always deliver as soon as you are symptomatic, especially if the baby is really early. It can potentially be helpful to know who needs to be delivered and who can stay pregnant longer reducing the complications that come with a preterm delivery. Also because it's experimental it was probably covered by the research funds.

[@grobanite4ever85]

I had pre eclampsia and my blood pressure was so high and i had thrombocytopenia and i had to be induced at 37 weeks with an eventual c section

[@thespiritualkinect941]

Make sure you all watch for post eclampsia. Its only 600 cases per year but I was one of those cases it happens please be vigilant.

[@cerissabrown3487]

I’m glad to hear a new concept that pre eclampsia is a disease of heart, liver, and vascular system and blood disease. I never heard that I was told it was a magnesium deficiency.

[@cheryllunn2827]

Yeah. I'll wait for ten years before I'd try this medication. My doctors had no problem diagnosing my preeclampsia in my 4th month. Bed rest and delivered 10 days past due date. He weighed 7lbs, 15 oz. Second pregnancy same thing. She did come early, but weighed 6lbs and was home in a week. I also remember what happened with thalidomide. Nope, wouldn't try this for a few years first.

[@veetac3809]

What medication? This is a blood test.

[@primerib2928]

220 over 134 for me with all the symptoms described. I survived. Baby survived but was I was very sick for a long time. Magnesium is very important during pregnancy. Research it! The medicine they gave me was magnesium sulfate once they admitted me to the hospital. Please make sure your mommas to be get plenty of magnesium

[@Kelly-pp1et]

I am getting 500 mg per day. They say 300-400 mg per day is enough. Should I get more?

[@primerib2928]

@@Kelly-pp1et if you get too much your body will have diarrhea

[@cassie1dueces]

Im sorry to all the women on here commenting on a passing of a loved one from preeclampsia or other complications. The new study and doctor will not only help those women but the babies left with no mother which gives a long curse I would say lifelong consequences my husband being one of them.

[@Ravenelvenlady]

Great news! 😄💖

[@nottodaylilbaldhead]

That's what's up. I was tested for preeclampsia through a blood test this July from a high risk specialist. I also have to monitor my blood pressure and yes it was blk doctors that gave me this test and referral so anyone saying color doesnt matter yes it does!!! And it always has!!!!

[@maryjennings228]

I had that with my first. It was a traumatic birth for both my daughter and myself. I had Ptsd. Ok 7 years to have another baby. Second one, 3 pushes he was out. Totally different. I do not wish that o. Any Woman. Myself, i know 65 pounds weight gain was a contributing factor. Peace🌎✨️💖

[@5kids1goldfish]

Dr Tom Brewer eradicated preeclampsia and metabolic toxemia of late pregnancy in populations he served as a doctor. He treated it as a disease of malnutrition and prescribed a diet from early pregnancy to meet the demands of pregnancy. He learned about the prevention by studying how some doctors in earlier generations also successfully curbed the incidence through diet. Women need more protein in addition to the full range of regular nutrients to build blood volume, or they wind up with a contracted blood supply which leads to high blood pressure and all the other symptoms. Most of our illnesses are a result of our body not getting the nutrients required for healthy function, but American doctors are not trained in nutrition. Usually women who experienced eclampsia have a hard time believing it could have been prevented if they only knew how they needed to consume sufficient nutrients to meet the demands of pregnancy. It's not their fault. The medical world still argues against this and even refers to flawed studies to negate this dietary approach. But midwives who promote the Brewer diet (or something akin to it) find they also have avoided preeclampsia in populations they serve.

[@45beetle]

Congratulations

[@kimlersue]

It is a life and death issue that allows women to know..dr.'s to plan..and mommies and babies to survive. Yeah for this TEST!

[@ASmith-jn7kf]

There is no reason to do a test......they usually just test your blood pressure, I had it three times out of six with my children and they tested my blood pressure and protein in my urine. I only got it after 37 weeks, at least my hopsitals it has never been a problem being caught.

[@Peridot0000]

Actually there is. If they can catch it before complications arise you can watch people more carefully and intervene sooner.

[@ravengale]

Why test for pre-eclampsia when you already have it? It’s easy to diagnose with a simple blood pressure measurement. If the test doesn’t show your risk factor for it before you have it, it’s a fucking waste.

[@egyphon]

That is fantastic, I hope they offer it cheap and widely, but well, this is still the US.

[@MiVidaBellisima]

A blind man can see she had all the textbook symptoms of preeclampsia I hope she sues for negligence

[@keekee952]

This is most common in Black and Hispanic women. I do hope they can diagnose women fast enough and treat them as soon as they find out.

[@yolyprog2561]

Didn’t know Latin women was susceptible

[@KP-nx8lo]

Wouldn’t the first woman to have tried the test been the women who were part of the trial for the test? Or do they not do trials for things like this?

[@sarahpersonalexcellenceguide]

I just read a study that said low Vitamin D plays a part in preeclampsia. Friendly PSA: The RDA for VitD is ridiculously low, just enough to keep you from getting rickets. Plus, it's not just pregnant women who need Vitamin D, we ALL do. Especially if your skin is dark. Because you don't absorb sunlight as well as lighter skin colors. Do some research to find out the OPTIMUM level of VitD you need. You'll thank me when your energy levels are up and you feel better.

[@sarahpersonalexcellenceguide]

Oh, and I've also read that VitD plays a role in post-partum depression too. Especially if you're pregnant during the winter and not getting much sun. Supposedly there's "not enough evidence" to test all pregnant women for Vitamin D status. But they invent tests like this to charge you a lot of money. And it only tells you you have preeclampsia, not what's causing it. Don't let pharma fool you.