I'm concerned about developing postpartum hypertension/pre-eclampsia. Can anyone who has had it offer me some advice?

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What are the common symptoms of postpartum hypertension/pre-eclampsia and how can it be prevented? Are there any specific risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing it?

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I have pre-eclampsia with every pregnancy. My most common symptoms are headache and just a general feeling of blah. Some people get swelling in their feet and legs, others have right upper quadrant pain in their abdomen. Everyone is different when it comes to the presentation of pre-eclampsia, and sometimes it comes on at different points, during the pregnancy or even in the post-partum period. I’ve have both situations- first time was right around the due date, second time was two days after c-section. This time it seems to be starting much earlier; I’m 34 weeks and will be lucky if they let me get to my scheduled c-section at 37 weeks. Thinking she’ll be earth-side this coming week if it keeps progressing as quickly as it has this last week.
The best course of action to prevent any issues is to keep an eye on your bp at home, and talk to your doctor about any concerns you may have. If your bp is rising, they may start you on medication to lower it. They’ll do labs to check levels in your blood and urine for markers of pre-eclampsia. If you do have symptoms and rising bp, they may put you on bed rest, or even have you induced or go for an emergency c-section if the risk to you is too high to allow pregnancy to continue.
Typically anything over 140/90 will be monitored closely and medicated by your doctor. If your bp is higher than 160/95, go to labor and delivery to be monitored and treated right away.

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I'm concerned about developing postpartum hypertension/pre-eclampsia. Can anyone who has had it offer me some advice?

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