pre-eclampsia

British

/ ˌpriːɪˈklæmpsɪə /

noun

pathol a toxic condition of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, protein in the urine, abnormal weight gain, and oedema Compare eclampsia

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Issy and Archie are now back performing as Ferris & Sylvester, and are working with pregnancy charity Tommy's to raise awareness of pre-eclampsia and premature birth.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

In the first episode of her new podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, Meghan said she was diagnosed with post-partum pre-eclampsia following childbirth.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

But there’s another vulnerable group who benefit from daily low-dose aspirin: pregnant women at risk of developing pre-eclampsia, life-threatening high blood pressure.

From New York Times • May 1, 2024

A pregnant woman may also be at risk if she is pregnant for the first time, is 35 or older, has a body mass index greater than 30, or has a family history of pre-eclampsia.

From New York Times • May 1, 2024

When these interactions do not work properly, they can lead to complications, such as pre-eclampsia, a condition that causes high blood pressure during pregnancy, typically after 20 weeks.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2024

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