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Re: 39 weeks and possible pre-eclampsia

From: samir Fouad Aziz MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 15 Jul 2002 18:06:51 -0500 (CDT)


At Mon, 15 Jul 2002, Sheri wrote: >
>My midwife is concerned with the amount of swelling in my feet, legs and
>hands. I have gained 7 pounds in one week. My blood pressure is always
>good, today it was 120/70, and there is no protein in my urine. Would a
>diagnosis of pre-eclampsia make much difference at this point, since I
>could have the baby soon anyway?

Off course if have preeclampsia pregnancy should be terminated, however your condition warrant close monitoring because it is not preeclampsia so far.

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Samir Aziz MD
Assist.Professor Ob.Gyn
Al-Azhar University-Eygpt
Editorial advisor Obgyn.net, Pregnancy and birth & Gyn.Oncology

Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or intervention.






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