Understanding Preeclampsia During Pregnancy: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatments

Labor and delivery nurse and student midwife Roxanne explains what preeclampsia is and the different types of high blood pressure during pregnancy. She discusses chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, and preeclampsia, outlining their symptoms, risks, and diagnostic criteria. Roxanne also covers preeclampsia management and treatment options, including the use of IV magnesium. Lastly, she emphasizes the importance of monitoring for symptoms throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum and encourages viewers to share their experiences and questions in the comments! 00:00 Introduction to Preeclampsia 00:29 Types of High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy 01:25 Understanding Preeclampsia 02:53 Risk Factors for Preeclampsia 04:07 Monitoring and Diagnosis 05:02 Severe Features and Treatment 07:03 Management and Delivery Decisions 09:43 Postpartum Considerations 10:29 Recap and Final Thoughts 12:08 Engage with Us and Additional Resources —————————— Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH 📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepa... Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit: 💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses 🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming 🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course Explore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support 3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-progra... ------- Freebies to Support Your Postpartum: 📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early... —- Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-progra... 💻 Postpartum Education Courses 🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs —— Follow Us on IG at   / mamastefit   ------