The Mexican actress revealed that she suffered from preeclampsia at the end of her first pregnancy; the doctor explains what the condition is
In a recent interview with the Mexican press, the actress and singer Maite Perroniformer member of the RBD group, revealed that he did preeclampsia during the pregnancy of her first daughter, Lía, aged 1.
The artist claimed that the problem occurred at the end of her pregnancy. “Thank God everything went well. She inevitably made me gain weight and gain weight, which caused a risk at the time of birth,” she said.
For the Good moodthe gynecologist and obstetrician Dr. Natalia Castro explained that preeclampsia is a set of changes that lead to an increase blood pressure of the patientgenerally from the second half of pregnancy.
The problem is considered serious and can cause premature birth and even death of the mother and baby. Although there are studies regarding this condition, its cause is still unknown.
“Much has been done to discover the possible causes of preeclampsia, but there is still no consensus among studies. We are still trying to find an answer. It is a big concern, since preeclampsia is the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality- fetal all over the world”, says Natalia.
Due to preeclampsia, Maite had to undergo a cesarean section because, due to her high blood pressure, a natural birth could have put her health and that of the baby at risk.
Risk factors
There are some factors that increase a pregnant woman’s risk of developing preeclampsia. Below, the expert highlighted some of them:
- first pregnancy;
- twin pregnancy (when the pregnancy is twins);
- pregnancy over 40;
- obesity;
- hypertension;
- to smoke;
- type 2 diabetes;
- thrombophilia (change in blood clotting);
- pregnancy after assisted reproduction.
Prevention and treatment
To prevent preeclampsia, obstetrician and gynecologist Natalia Castro recommends a healthy routine that includes a balanced diet and physical activity to control weight.
Furthermore, it is important to carry out thorough prenatal care to identify problems during pregnancy. When preeclampsia is diagnosed, the use of medications to control blood pressure may be indicated.
According to the gynecologist, the definitive treatment for preeclampsia is the birth of the baby. “However, there are measures that must always be individualized”, she concludes.
Source: Terra
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