Preeclampsia - a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and affects both the mother and the unborn baby. Affecting only 5-8% of all pregnancies, it is a rapidly progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine, swelling, sudden weight gain, headaches and changes in vision. It can cause blood pressure to rise and puts the mother at risk of stroke, impaired kidney function, impaired liver function, blood clotting problems, pulmonary edema, seizures and, in severe forms, maternal and infant death. The standard course of treatment is magnesium sulfate. This simple salt saves mothers lives.
The only cure is delivery of the baby.
With only 5-8% of pregnancies being affected by preeclampsia, it's beyond my comprehension to learn that not only did my sister, Corinne, develop preeclampsia and have to deliver her baby 3 weeks early,
but today my sister-in-law, Tara, was life flighted from Bullhead City, AZ to Sunrise Children's Hospital here in Las Vegas
to deliver her baby 10 weeks early due to preeclampsia.
Corinne delivered Lily Ann on December 27, 2008 at 6:44 pm,
weighing 5lbs 13oz & 18 1/2" long.
Both Corinne & Lily are home from the hospital now,
Lily is beautiful and doing fantastic, Corinne is still on bed rest;
Christopher is taking great care of both of them.
Tara delivered her baby today, January 3, 2009 at around 5:30pm,
weighing 2lbs 9 oz & 13 1/2" long.
Tonight Tara is doing better and her beautiful baby is doing well.
Will keep everyone updated, thank you for all your love.
The only cure is delivery of the baby.
With only 5-8% of pregnancies being affected by preeclampsia, it's beyond my comprehension to learn that not only did my sister, Corinne, develop preeclampsia and have to deliver her baby 3 weeks early,
but today my sister-in-law, Tara, was life flighted from Bullhead City, AZ to Sunrise Children's Hospital here in Las Vegas
to deliver her baby 10 weeks early due to preeclampsia.
Corinne delivered Lily Ann on December 27, 2008 at 6:44 pm,
weighing 5lbs 13oz & 18 1/2" long.
Both Corinne & Lily are home from the hospital now,
Lily is beautiful and doing fantastic, Corinne is still on bed rest;
Christopher is taking great care of both of them.
Tara delivered her baby today, January 3, 2009 at around 5:30pm,
weighing 2lbs 9 oz & 13 1/2" long.
Tonight Tara is doing better and her beautiful baby is doing well.
Will keep everyone updated, thank you for all your love.
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3 comments:
Oh my gosh, life flighted, that had to have been a scary time, I am so glad she made it to las vegas, the babies certainly look tired after both their ordeals, hope everyone continues to become happy and healthy!!
I am so glad that your two little nieces are both doing well and I can't wait to check out your other blog Auntie M!
Congratulations Auntie .... you are going to spoil them rotten I just know it.
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