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Mismanaged Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
Preeclampsia is a health issue in pregnancy that occurs when a mother with previously normal blood pressure develops high blood pressure. Additionally, pregnant women with preeclampsia either have too much protein in the urine or end-organ dysfunction after about 20 weeks of pregnancy. Untreated preeclampsia places the mother at risk for seizures, liver and kidney failure, blood clots, and central nervous system issues. In the developing fetus, preeclampsia can result in health issues from placental abruption, low blood flow, and premature delivery. Preeclampsia is usually diagnosed during normal prenatal appointments. There is no treatment for preeclampsia, but doctors typically recommend C-section delivery or induction to decrease health risks and complications associated with the condition.
Preeclampsia and Birth Injury
Preeclampsia – formerly known as toxemia – is high blood pressure and either excess protein in the urine or end-organ dysfunction after 20 weeks of pregnancy in a woman who previously had normal blood pressure. If left untreated, the condition can progress into eclampsia, which is accompanied by maternal seizures.
Preeclampsia is severe in about 25% of the cases and can result in liver and kidney failure, blood clots in the body's small blood vessels, and central nervous system disorders in the mother. The unborn baby may also be affected by potential problems like placental abruption, lack of blood flow to the placenta and premature delivery, which can result in serious birth injuries and complications such as:
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
- Intrauterine (fetal) growth restriction (IUGR/FGR)
- Cerebral palsy
- Seizures
- Developmental disabilities
- Breathing difficulties
- Hearing and vision impairments
Mothers with preeclampsia often do not show symptoms until the condition is severe and becomes life-threatening, which is why it is crucial for physicians to diagnose preeclampsia early in pregnancy.
Preeclampsia and the Link to Birth Injury: Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
Preeclampsia can change how blood flows to the developing fetus. In preeclampsia, the mother's high blood pressure increases resistance in the blood vessels. This increased resistance, in turn, can result in decreased blood flow across the placenta, depriving the baby of oxygen. This can increase the risk of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen flow to the baby's brain.
Preeclampsia and the Link to Birth Injury: Intrauterine Growth Restriction
The high blood pressure caused by preeclampsia reduces blood flow across the placenta, depriving the baby of oxygen and other nutrients. When babies don't have the nutrients they need, they grow and develop more slowly than normal. This condition is called intrauterine (fetal) growth restriction, abbreviated IUGR or FGR. These small babies may have underdeveloped and more delicate bodily structures, as well as decreased oxygen reserves. This means they may not be able to tolerate labor well: the safest method of delivering a baby with IUGR is often a planned C-section. If these babies undergo labor, it is likely that their oxygen reserves will be quickly depleted, which can cause birth asphyxia and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).
Preeclampsia and the Link to Birth Injury: Cerebral Palsy
Untreated or improperly treated preeclampsia increases the risk of birth complications such as birth asphyxia. Research has long demonstrated that a substantial portion of cerebral palsy cases are caused by birth asphyxia (or as it is more commonly known hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy or HIE). Transitively, uncontrolled or poorly controlled preeclampsia increases the risk of cerebral palsy.
Preeclampsia and the Link to Birth Injury: Placental Abruption
Preeclampsia and high blood pressure are tied to a higher risk of placental abruption, a condition in which the placenta separates from the uterus too soon. This can cause heavy bleeding in the space where the placenta was previously attached, and a drop in blood flow to the baby. An emergency C-section is usually the safest and quickest way to deliver the baby in cases of placental abruption. Delays in performing one can result in birth asphyxia, cerebral palsy, and developmental disabilities.
Maternal Complications Associated with Mismanaged Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia may cause the following injuries and conditions in the mother:
- Brain hemorrhage
- Acute renal failure
- Blood clotting disorders
- Possible blindness
- Doubled risk of heart attack and stroke over 5-15 years after treatment
- HELLP syndrome: HELLP stands for Hemolysis (the destruction of red blood cells), Elevated Liver enzymes and Low Platelet count. Symptoms of HELLP syndrome include nausea and vomiting, headache, and upper right abdominal pain. HELLP syndrome is particularly dangerous because it can occur before signs or symptoms of preeclampsia appear.
- Eclampsia: When preeclampsia isn't controlled, eclampsia — which is essentially preeclampsia plus seizures — can develop. Eclampsia can permanently damage the mother's vital organs, including the brain, liver, and kidneys. If mismanaged, it can cause coma in the mother and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), brain damage, and cerebral palsy in the baby.
- Cardiovascular disease: Having preeclampsia may increase the risk of future cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and stroke in the mother.
What Causes Preeclampsia?
Preeclampsia was previously believed to have been caused by a toxin in the mother's bloodstream (thus the former name "toxemia"). Although this theory was proven incorrect, researchers still have not found an exact cause for preeclampsia. Some experts believe that preeclampsia is caused by insufficient blood supply to the uterus and placenta, causing the development of high blood pressure in the mother. This rise in blood pressure is a compensatory response to improve the baby's condition. The following conditions are also thought to be possible causes:
- Damage to the blood vessels
- Immune system irregularities
- Poor diet or maternal obesity
- Genetic predisposition
The following may increase the risk of developing preeclampsia:
- First-time pregnancy or first pregnancy with a new partner: Preeclampsia affects ~2-6% of healthy first-time moms.
- Personal or family history of preeclampsia: If you've had the disorder before, the odds are 25% to 50% that you'll develop it in a future pregnancy.
- Women aged 35 and older and younger than 20.
- Multiple gestations (twins, triplets, etc.).
- Having high blood pressure, kidney disease, migraines, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus prior to pregnancy.
- Women who are obese or have a BMI of 30+.
- Prolonged interval between pregnancies.
- Vitamin D insufficiency.
- High levels of certain proteins.
Diagnosing Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is normally diagnosed during routine blood pressure checks and urine tests at prenatal appointments. A blood pressure reading higher than 140/90 mm Hg is abnormal in pregnancy. However, a single high blood pressure reading doesn't necessarily indicate preeclampsia. Medical staff usually do a second blood pressure check 6 hours after the first. If it is also abnormal, it may confirm preeclampsia. Medical staff often do additional blood pressure readings and urinary protein measurements for further confirmation.
If doctors diagnose pregnancy-induced hypertension, they may order additional tests:
- Blood tests to determine how well the liver and kidneys are functioning
- Prolonged urine collection tests to determine how much protein is being lost in the urine (an indication of the severity of preeclampsia)
- Fetal ultrasound, nonstress tests, and biophysical profiles to make sure the baby is getting enough oxygen and nourishment.
Signs and Symptoms of Preeclampsia
In addition to protein in the urine and high blood pressure, preeclampsia symptoms can include:
- Edema (swelling) especially in the hands and face
- Rapid weight gain over 1-2 days caused by a significant increase in bodily fluid
- Abdominal pain, especially in the right side
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Severe headaches
- Change in reflexes
- Reduced urine or no urine output
- Dizziness
- Excessive vomiting and nausea
- Blurry vision, flashing lights, and floaters
Sometimes preeclampsia occurs with no identifiable symptoms. It's important for pregnant women to have regular prenatal visits with their medical practitioner to ensure blood pressure and urine levels are being checked appropriately.
Treatments for Preeclampsia
Unfortunately, pregnancy-induced hypertension is not a disease that can be simply treated and cured. The preeclampsia will continue until the baby is delivered. Generally, delivery will be induced or the baby will be delivered via C-section if more than 34 weeks gestation. Prolonging the pregnancy may be detrimental to the mother and of no benefit to the baby.
If the preeclampsia is mild and the baby is not near full term, the mother will likely be ordered to:
- Rest, lying on the left side in order to take the weight of the baby off major blood vessels.
- Increase prenatal checkups for observation of the baby, including fetal heart rate monitoring along with frequent ultrasounds, blood tests, and urine checks.
- Consume less salt
- Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day
- Change diet to include more protein
With severe preeclampsia, the doctor may try blood pressure medication until the pregnancy is far enough along to deliver safely. This is usually done in conjunction with home or hospital bed rest, dietary changes, supplements, and steroid injections to help the baby's lungs develop more quickly.
Preeclampsia: Ensuring a Healthy Pregnancy and Delivery
One of the key ways to prevent or reduce the risk of complications developing from preeclampsia is early screening of pregnant women for high blood pressure. While different organizations may have different recommendations about screening criteria, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that all pregnant women be screened by having their blood pressure taken at each prenatal care visit to their doctor.
In addition to screening at prenatal care appointments, recent recommendations also include the use of low-dose aspirin (81mg/d) as preventive medication after 12 weeks of gestation for women who are at high risk for preeclampsia, a recommendation consistent with the AHA's guidelines for preventing stroke in women.
Prompt treatment of preeclampsia is also important, though there is some debate regarding what regiments should be used.
One of the critical things that medical professionals can do to help reduce the risk of birth injuries due to preeclampsia and high blood pressure is properly monitoring the mother and child throughout pregnancy. This means that doctors should be frequently checking up on the mother and baby's health, especially during the third trimester. They can use a variety of tests, including non-stress tests (NSTs), biophysical profiles (BPPs), amniotic fluid index (AFIs), and Doppler flow monitoring. Proper monitoring allows medical staff to identify and address risk factors before they become severe and cause birth injury. If the medical staff isn't monitoring the mother and baby's healthcare properly, and either the mother or baby are injured, the medical staffer has committed negligence.
Different kinds of monitoring are done for different reasons. Mothers typically have non-stress tests periodically – if the nonstress tests are not reassuring, then they come in for a more comprehensive biophysical profile (BPP), which includes both amniotic fluid index (AFI) tests and Doppler flow testings. In preeclampsia and hypertension (as well as in diabetes), one of the key problems that can occur is oligohydramnios (low amniotic fluid levels), which is why AFI testing is so critical – it allows for medical practitioners to confirm what the baby's amniotic fluid levels are. To read more about antenatal testing, please see our FAQ page: What tests should my doctors give me during prenatal care?
In many cases, early delivery is recommended for the safety of both the mother and baby. There are different recommendations depending on individual mothers and babies' health situations, but the following chart summarizes a few of these recommendations. Note that chronic hypertension is high blood pressure that occurred before the pregnancy began, while preeclampsia is high blood pressure diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy.
Maternal Health Condition
|Gestational Age at Delivery
|Chronic hypertension with no medication
|38-39 weeks
|Chronic hypertension controlled with medication
|37-39 weeks
|Difficult-to-control hypertension (needing frequent med adjustments)
|36-37 weeks
|Gestational hypertension
|36-37 weeks
|Mild preeclampsia
|37 weeks
|Severe preeclampsia
|At diagnosis (for pregnancies 34 weeks gestation or more)
Source: Spong, Catherine et al. Timing of Indicated Late-Preterm and Early-Term Birth. Obstet Gynecol 2011;118:323-33.
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- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. ACOG committee opinion no. 560: Medically indicated late-preterm and early-term deliveries. Obstet Gynecol 2013; 121:908.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Task Force on Hypertension in Pregnancy. Hypertension in pregnancy. Report of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Task Force on Hypertension in Pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol 2013; 122:1122.
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- Gulati M. Early Identification of Pregnant Women at Risk for Preeclampsia. JAMA Cardiology 2017; E1-E3.
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- Sibai BM. Diagnosis and management of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia. Obstet Gynecol 2003; 102:181.
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This is the first time that my featured ingredient has not been something you can bite into. Tabi and I are big-time tea aficionados as we have nice collection of fine Chinese and Thailand teas that we enjoy with breakfast and throughout the day. And being total tea geeks, we've become enamored with the cookbook Culinary Tea. It's filled with beautiful prose, stunning photographs, an abundance of tea education and so many amazing tea infused recipes you'll want to run straight to your local tea house and load up.
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1 1/3 cup boiling water
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1 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
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4 ounces (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
4 tablespoons butter
Steep tea bags or tea leaves in boiling water in a bowl for 5 minutes. Discard bags or leaves.
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add 1 cup of the steeped tea, reserving the rest for the glaze. Add the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture for about 4 minutes on medium, scraping down the sides if needed halfway. The batter will be thin. Pour the batter into 12 prepared muffin cups and bake for about 20 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Cool before unmolding.
To make the glaze, melt together the chocolate and butter in a double boiler. Reheat the remaining 1/4 cup tea on the stovetop or in the microwave and then stir into chocolate butter mixture. Spoon the glaze over the cakes and let set for 1 hour.
Recipe note: If you don't have buttermilk, try these alternatives.
In a 1-cup measuring cup, add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Top the lemon juice with milk, stir and let sit for two minutes. (This is better than the vinegar milk mixture commonly mentioned).
Mix 3/4 cup plain yogurt with 1/4 cup of milk.
Mix 1 cup milk with 1 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar. To avoid the mixture getting lumpy, mix the cream of tartar with 2 tablespoons milk. Once mixed add the rest of milk.
In a 1-cup measuring cup, add 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. Top the vinegar with coconut milk, stir and let sit for two minutes.


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November 2014, Croydon:
Entrepreneurial initiative with a £50k prize fund launches in Croydon Region
by Croydon Marketing Agency Media Word Waves
The local business community came together to launch the entrepreneurial initiative Young Start-up Talent in Croydon on Tuesday 2nd December at Fairfield Halls.
Any 16 – 25 year old living, working or studying within the Croydon area is legible to enter this free competition with the opportunity of winning the £50k prize fund worth of products and services to assist them to start their own business.
The Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Manju Shahul-Hameed, launched the project and said "It is a privilege to be here at the launch of Young Start-up Talent in Croydon, it's great to bring the community together. As a Mayor, we hope to get young people involved in projects and as a community we can work together to achieve this. I support local jobs for local people. It's great to see so many local businesses here to support, you're doing a great job and good luck to the project in the borough. '
This is the first year that Young Start-up Talent have run the initiative in Croydon, attracting sponsors from local businesses including, Owadally & King, the Croydon Advertiser, Fairfield Halls, Coast to Capital, RBS, Fastsigns, Croydon Chamber of Commerce, Croydon BID and Amicus who are all contributing to the prize fund.
The launch was a chance for sponsors, judges and the wider business community to meet and network for the first time and to look forward to inspiring and encouraging 16 to 25 year olds in the area to start up in business.
Guest speakers included Daryl Gaylor – Director for the South East for RBS saying ''There is a genuine passion within RBS and we feel we should be sharing some of our experiences with the young people. We are excited to see Young Start-up Talent launch in Croydon and we look forward to supporting it for many years to come."
The audience heard from two young entrepreneurs who have been working with the team at Young Start-up Talent from other areas and shared their success. One was Eden Tiltman who run a business called BALES Care Agency who won the prize fund in West Kent in June of this year. Another was Sam French of Sam's Kitchen and winner of the Gatwick Diamond 2012 prize fund. Both spoke of their experience of going through the process and how their businesses have progressed.
Other speakers at the event included: Cecila Newell of Fairfield Halls, Melanie Martinez of Fast Signs, with hosts Matt Turner and Lorraine Nugent informing the attendees of the developments for the year ahead along with the announcement of this years' judges.
Launch of Young Start-up Talent Croydon Region 2015
The judges were announced as: Mark Burgess – Director of Corporate and Commercial in Croydon for Royal Bank of Scotland, Simon Maddox – Partner at Owadally & King, Glenn Ebrey – Editor of the Croydon Advertiser, Stephen Mason – Managing Director of Mason Consulting along with the two founding partners, Lorraine Nugent and Matt Turner.
Melanie Martinez from Fastsigns and long term sponsor of the initiative commented "It's a great feeling to be part of something that really does make a difference to so many people. Over the years we have seen not only the winners reap the benefits of the prize fund, but also some runners up have gone on to get their business off the ground with the help of Young Start-up Talent's connections, as well as apprenticeship and investment opportunities. This just goes to show that taking that first brave step and submitting an entry form does pay off."
This being the first time that Young Start-up Talent has worked in the Croydon area, we have three new judges on the panel – Mark Burgess, Simon Maddox and Glenn Ebrey. Simon commented 'As a practise Odawally & King has always wanted to give back to our local community and to share our experiences with the youngsters of Croydon really excites us. O&K and I are really looking forward to getting involved with the local schools, together with our staff. We are also looking forward to learning from the youngsters and making some new friends.'
Entries for the area are now open and applications can be made by visiting the Young Start-up Talent website. Entries must be submitted by 31st March 2015, for further information about the initiative or to book a workshop please visit Young Start-up Talent
The judges and sponsors for Young Start-up Talent Croydon 2015, so far are:
3D Change. 3D Change is a dynamic social regeneration consultancy. At the heart of our company is action to work: when local businesses prosper, they create jobs, which then have a positive impact on the communities in which we live, work and socialise.
Amicus Horizon AmicusHorizon provide homes and services to communities across London, the South and South East of England. We're committed to providing more than bricks and mortar. We work to improve the lives of our residents through innovative programmes and training schemes. We own and / or manage just under 28,000 homes and offer housing solutions from general needs to housing for people with care and support needs.
Avensys Hire and Events , an Audio Visual Company with divisions supplying Professional AV Sales & Installation, Hire, Events & Exhibition services as well as a retail store supplying consumer Audio Visual products.
Coast to Capital, Coast to Capital is the Local Enterprise Partnership for Brighton and Hove, Croydon, Gatwick Diamond, East Surrey, Lewes, West Sussex. Formed in 2011, our small team is focused on delivering growth for one of Britain›s most economically important regions. We represent a population of 1.9 million people, more than 85,000 businesses supporting more than 776,000 jobs and 141,000 self-employed individuals. Our focus is on those areas where we can stimulate growth and add the most value, working with the private and public sectors.
Creative POD , A South East based multi-award winning design agency. Creative Pod works with clients ranging from entrepreneurs and one man bands to SMEs and global blue chips. We become our clients internal marketing department from as little as 10 hours per month.
Croydon Advertiser , The Advertiser is published every Friday in print but now also has a website, www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk which is the home of breaking news and sport in Croydon. In October, the Advertiser launched a new monthly business supplement, aiming to chronicle the huge change currently happening in Croydon's economy and shine a light on business success stories at all levels.
Croydon Chamber of Commerce , We are the local membership for the local business, delivering business opportunities. A local branch of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) membership network, we have all you need to succeed in business. With a network of over 2,500 members, access to a range of membership services and products designed to support your business.
Department of Business Innovation and Skills BIS is working together for growth and investigating in skills to make markets more dynamic with lower regulation, and by promoting trade to boost innovation and help support people looking to start and grow a business.
Fairfield Halls The Fairfield Halls is South London's largest arts and entertainment complex with three venues offering music, dance, comedy and drama to an audience of 800,000 within a four mile radius. We have an 1800 seat concert hall, a 750 seat theatre and a 500 standing concert space. We also provide a highly regarded platform for community arts in Croydon.
FastSigns your leading local sign company supplying all your sign requirements. We have been part of Crawley life for over 15 years working closely with the whole community.
Gatwick Airport , is the busiest single-runway airport in the world and is currently undergoing a £1bn transformation. It serves more than 200 destinations in 90 countries for around 33 million passengers a year.
Matthews Yard Matthews Yard is an arts, cultural and community hub in the centre of Croydon with a fully licenced café, a workspace for early stage start-ups, a gallery showcasing the work of local artists and a studio theatre offering an intimate space with a varied scheduled encompassing theatre, film, comedy, live music and community events.
Media Word Waves As a leading PR agency we offer the full range of PR Services including creative copy for press releases, advertising campaigns, brochures, newsletters and websites which we deploy through our extensive network of Local and national media contacts.
O and K Our dedicated team serve a wide range of clients around the UK and abroad, as many of our team are also fluent French speakers. We run unique Business Success Clubs, where on a regular basis we assist a select group of business owners to grow and manage their business in a very different way.
RBS Group The RBS Group is one of the leading UK banks with its support for local business community and young entrepreneurial talent. For every great business today there was once a 'young start-up talent' and RBS are very proud to be supporting this event.
Young Enterprise , a not for profit organisation; building a connected world of young people, business volunteers and educators, inspiring each other to succeed through enterprise.