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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.
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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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