Are calcium channel blockers safe in pregnancy?

Calcium channel blockers can be safely used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

How does preeclampsia affect my pregnancy and my baby?

Preeclampsia affects the arteries carrying blood to the placenta. If the placenta doesn’t get enough blood, the baby may receive inadequate blood and oxygen and fewer nutrients. This can lead to slow growth known as fetal growth restriction. Preterm birth.

Can you have a healthy pregnancy with preeclampsia?

Most pregnant women with preeclampsia have healthy babies. But if not treated, it can cause serious problems, like premature birth and even death. If you’re at risk for preeclampsia, your provider may want you to take low-dose aspirin to help prevent it.

What is “preeclampsia”?

Preeclampsia: A disorder that can occur during pregnancy or after childbirth in which there is high blood pressure and other signs of organ injury.

What is preeclampsia (high blood pressure)?

A serious high blood pressure disorder called preeclampsia also can happen during pregnancy or soon after childbirth. What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels called arteries.

When does preeclampsia develop in early pregnancy?

It usually develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy, often in the third trimester. When it develops before 34 weeks of pregnancy, it is called early-onset preeclampsia. It also can develop in the weeks after childbirth. What are the risk factors for preeclampsia?

What increases the risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy?

Each pregnancy with a new partner increases the risk of preeclampsia more than does a second or third pregnancy with the same partner. Age. The risk of preeclampsia is higher for very young pregnant women as well as pregnant women older than 35. Race. Black women have a higher risk of developing preeclampsia than women of other races.