Anyone ever been diagnosed with mild pre eclampsia?

Question

Just wondering what anyones experiences were with mild pre eclampsia. How many weeks were yoy when diagnosed? When did you deliver? Did you end up getting severe symptoms?

Answer

With my first I had pregnancy induced hypertension diagnosed at 27 weeks and was put on a blood pressure medication. They also gave me a steroid to boost baby’s lungs just Incase I developed preeclampsia and needed to be induced early. At 36 weeks I was induced because my pressure went up a lot and I had protein in my urine during my ob appointment. I had to be on magnesium while in labor and that was terrible. They also had to put seizure pads on my bed and monitor me very closely during labor. My daughter was born the next day and spent 2 extra days in the hospital but I also needed to stay extra days because my pressure was still very high after delivery.
With my second I had no issues up until 36 weeks again. I went in and my pressure had spiked. Since I already had a history of preeclampsia they wanted to be safe and choose to induce me again. That time I didn’t need any extra measures taken other than just close monitoring to make sure it didn’t go any higher. My son was born 15 hours later. He had to spend a week in the NICU due to breathing complications. 
Im pregnant with #3 currently and am taking it very easy and also taking baby aspirin every night before bed to try and prevent preeclampsia again. Since I have had it twice I am more likely to have it again. I’m currently 25 weeks. Wish me luck!

Answer

Dr never diagnosed me with it but I know my previous loss was due to severe high bp. I had sooooooo much swelling in my feet and hands. I had no idea it wasn’t normal. Was taking high bp meds but not the right dosage I guess. It was my first babe and dr and I were both trying to get me to a comfortable dosage. By the time I was 20weeks I lost him. He stopped growing and we had trouble with his cord. 
I’m pregnant again and this time I know what signs to look for. Dr has me on a good dosage of labatelol twice a day and a baby aspirin once a day. I have experienced no swelling whatsoever this pregnancy and I bought a blood pressure machine for my house around 5 weeks. I check it twice a day. I’m 33 weeks now. Everything is perfect. I cut down on my sodium intake and increased fluid intake. I notate in a journal when I have signs of dizziness, severe fatigue, headache, seeing spots, etc. I’ve done so much research and I never hesitate to ask my doctor anything. My husband reminds me to take my bp pressure and meds!

Anyone ever been diagnosed with mild pre eclampsia?

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