According to my one of my text books the risk is 10 times higher with first pregnancy, the risk reduces with subsequent pregnancies providing the subsequent pregnancy is with the same father. Unfortunately women who have previously had pre eclampsia are at a higher risk of having it again (20% increased risk). There is an interesting research article suggesting that increased exercise before and during pregnancy may decrease the risk. Lindsay
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Philippa Scott Sent: Thursday, 4 August 2005 10:25 PM To: ozmidwifery; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re:Pre-Eclampsia This woman was using Dr Ted Weaver at Selangor Hospital (he is apparently very pro expectant management) & had a very sudden onset, she was not aware of the seeing stars as a warning & had no others signs. It was literally less than 3 hours from being at home to the ambo trip to hospital & C/S. I am not sure that her care was the issue in this case. However she is a real stressed person at the best of times, was married at 5mths pg had 3mths to plan it, and was moving & selling houses. I think she had way to much happening. She also continued to drink & smoke during the pg, although a lot less (This cant have helped.) and she walked for a few months of the pg. She has heard that it is less likely for subsequent babies to the same father. True/ False/Sometimes? Thanks for all your help so far, if there is more I'll take it. Cheers Birth Buddies Supporting Women ~ Creating Life President - Friends of the Birth Centre Townsville > > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.0/63 - Release Date: 3/08/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.0/63 - Release Date: 3/08/2005 -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
