Preeclampsia is still a frequent cause of death of pregnant women.
Preeclampsia is a complication in pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, and can be accompanied by damage to organs (usually kidney and liver organ). Preeclampsia generally occurs after 20 weeks of gestation in women who previously had normal blood pressure.
The cause of the occurrence of preeclampsia is not known clearly and is influenced by several factors. Experts say that the initial process of preeclampsia begins with the placenta. The placenta is a tissue that grows in the womb to provide nutritional intake for the fetus during pregnancy.
In early pregnancy, maternal blood circulation to the placenta tissue will develop. However, it does not go smoothly in pregnant women with preeclampsia because the size of the blood vessels will actually shrink.
Here are some factors that may increase the risk of pregnant women experiencing preeclampsia:
1. History Preeklampsia Previously
The history of preeclampsia in self and family may increase the risk of preeclampsia.
2. Pregnancy First
Preeclampsia is more common in the first pregnancy.
3. Pregnancy Twins or More
The risk of experiencing preeclampsia will increase in women who are pregnant twins even more.
4. Distance between pregnancy
Spacing time between pregnancies less than 2 years or more than 10 years may increase the risk of preeclampsia.
5. Age
The risk of preeclampsia will increase in women who are very young pregnant or aged over 40 years.
6. Obesity
Obesity during pregnancy is also a risk factor for preeclampsia.
7. History of certain Diseases
The presence of a history of certain diseases such as chronic hypertension, diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, or lupus increases the risk of preeclampsia.
8. New Pair
Any pregnancy with a new partner will increase the risk of preeclampsia.
9. Baby Tubing
Pregnancy through the process of baby tube will increase the risk of preeclampsia.
Similarly, several factors that can increase the risk of pregnant women experience preeclampsia. Plan your best pregnancy with your partner, to avoid the various diseases that arise during pregnancy, including preeclampsia.
