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Pregnancy Days

PREGNANCY DAYS

For most pregnant women, carrying a baby to term is largely a mysterious process. This section helps new parents answer some of the most important questions about pregnancy and childbirth.

HELLP SYNDROME in Pregnancy

WHAT IS HELLP SYNDROME?

Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes and Low Platelets - this is a serious complication of pre-eclampsia.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

Apart from all the symptoms of pre-eclampsia, you may experience pain in the right upper quadrant of abdomen, excessive weight gain, worsening edema and sometimes asymptomatic also. It is essentially a diagnosis of laboratory investigations and your doctor will advise if there is high index of suspicion.

HOW CAN IT BE TREATED?

MOST OF THE TIMES TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY IS THE ONLY TREATMENT.ONE CAN DELAY IT FOR 2 DAYS TO GIVE TIME FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TE CHILD’S LUNGS.

SAFE HYPERTENSIVES IN PREGNANCY

1. Methyldopa
2. Calcium channel blockers
3. Beta blockers
4. Vasodilators

 

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