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Risk factors for Preeclampsia
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preeclampsia (Pregnancy induced hypertension) occurs in
5-8 percent of all pregnancies, though it is most common in first-time pregnancies. Some research
suggests that one's risk of preeclampsia (Pregnancy induced hypertension) is increased with a first
pregnancy with a new partner/husband, however recent research suggests that the key factor in that
increased risk is not the new husband, but in fact increased maternal age. Risk factors for
preeclampsia (Pregnancy induced hypertension) are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of
the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for preeclampsia
(Pregnancy induced hypertension) makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not
always lead to preeclampsia (Pregnancy induced hypertension). Also, the absence of any risk factors
or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard you against getting preeclampsia
(Pregnancy induced hypertension)
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Who Is More Likely to
Develop preeclampsia (Pregnancy induced hypertension)?
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Pregnant women under the age of 20 or over the age of
40.
Women who are pregnant with more than one baby, Multiple
gestation
Polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Women with diabetes, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis,
lupus, or scleroderma.
Family history of the disorder
Women with chronic hypertension (high blood pressure before
becoming pregnant), .
Women who developed high blood pressure or preeclampsia
(Pregnancy induced hypertension) during a previous pregnancy, especially if these conditions
occurred early in the pregnancy.
Women who are obese prior to pregnancy, Women with greater
than 30% Body Mass Index (BMI). .
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