Preeclampsia –EP# 1- Silent Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore (High Risk Pregnancy Series)

Описание: About the doctor:
I’m Dr. Anu Joseph, Senior Gynecologist & High Risk Pregnancy and Fetal Medicine Specialist at Trinity Healthcare Clinic, Electronic City, Bangalore.

Pregnancy can be smooth and uneventful — but sometimes serious conditions can develop silently. One of them is Preeclampsia, also known as high blood pressure in pregnancy.

In many cases, a mother may feel completely normal. The only clue may be a high blood pressure reading during a routine antenatal checkup.

However, there are warning signs you should never ignore:

• Persistent headaches
• Blurring of vision
• Sudden swelling of legs or face
• Sudden weight gain
• A feeling that something is not right

A single high BP reading does NOT automatically mean preeclampsia. It means careful monitoring is required.

Why is monitoring important?

Uncontrolled hypertension in pregnancy can affect:
• The placenta
• The baby’s growth and heartbeat
• The mother’s organs

The good news is that with timely diagnosis, regular follow-up, proper medication, and appropriate surveillance, preeclampsia can often be safely managed.

In this video, we discuss:
✔ What preeclampsia is
✔ Early warning signs
✔ When to see your doctor immediately
✔ Why third-trimester checkups are more frequent
✔ How home BP monitoring helps
✔ When delivery becomes necessary

Never miss your antenatal appointments — especially in the third trimester.

Early detection saves lives.

This video is part of our High-Risk Pregnancy Series, aimed at creating awareness and promoting timely medical consultation.