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Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia

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Pre-eclampsia, mainly a disease of primigravidae, is associated with proteinuria and may lead to eclampsia. It is a multisystem disorder, which may result in maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.

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Course Overview

The aim of care is to prolong the pregnancy until the fetus is mature enough to survive. Antihypertensive drugs are useful at protecting the woman's circulation against the risk of cerebrovascular accident but have no effect on the disease or on fetal growth.

Topics

1. Identify potential causes and risk factors for pre-eclampsia and eclampsia;
2. Discuss appropriate management for pre-eclampsia and eclampsia;
3. Describe the role in midwifery care during and following diagnosis and management of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia.

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Midwives

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