Eclampsia

Question 1

What stage do women present with the most seizures?

Answer 1

postnatally, this causes most maternal deaths within the UK.

Question 2

What are signs of a woman becoming eclamptic?

Answer 2

spike in blood pressure, diminished urine output, persistent frontal headache, and confusion. If a woman has pre eclampsia an begins to vomit, this needs urgent attention.

Question 3

Can women present with seizures or stroke, and there has been no early warning signs?

Answer 3

Yes, pre eclampsia can be symptomless, which means women may present having seizures as the condition has worsened.

Question 4

What percentage of women who have pre eclampsia will result in eclampsia?

Answer 4

20%