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… Overview Eclampsia is pregnancy-related seizure activity that is caused by severe pre-eclampsia . Less than 1% of women who have pre-eclampsia experience seizures. footnote 1 Eclampsia is …
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… not been shown to prevent febrile seizures. Oral medication must not be given to a child … not been shown to prevent febrile seizures. Oral medication must not be given to a child …
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… signals through the nerves to the muscles. Seizures , or convulsions, occur when abnormal … problems). Withdrawal from alcohol, prescription medicine, or illegal drugs . An … such as tapeworm or toxoplasmosis . Eclampsia , which is pregnancy-related seizure …
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… such as HELLP syndrome and kidney damage. A creatinine clearance test. This is done to … check for blood problems and kidney damage. Creatinine clearance test. Tests for the baby. … Monitoring Fetal Ultrasound Pre-Eclampsia: Creatinine Clearance Test Urine Test Doppler …
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… liver disorder thought to be a type of severe pre-eclampsia . It is characterized by H emolysis … delivery, you will get medicines to: Prevent seizures, known as eclampsia. (Magnesium …
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… Overview What is a high-risk pregnancy? Your pregnancy is called high-risk … growth for the baby, preterm labour , pre-eclampsia , and problems with the placenta . … such as: Preterm labour. Pre-eclampsia or seizures ( eclampsia ). Having a baby with a …
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… Overview During pregnancy, you may have many questions about your health and potential complications that can occur during pregnancy. … fluid Polyhydramnios Multiple pregnancy Risks increase with the number of babies you …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Fever seizures (sometimes called fever convulsions or febrile seizures) can … You may not even know that your child has a fever. The increase in body temperature may …
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… Learning Center Learn about pregnancy and childbirth Whether you are … childbirth, and breastfeeding can answer your questions. You can find information … Options Childbirth: Epidurals Childbirth: Is Planning a C-Section a Good Choice? …
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