Am I at risk of preeclampsia?

Preeclampsia is a serious disease with significant maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. You may be deemed at high risk of preeclampsia if you have certain conditions like: Previous existing hypertension, obesity, previous preeclampsia, twins or triplets, autoimmune disorders, and diabetes etc.

But preeclampsia can happen in any low-risk pregnancy as well. Many of you may have heard about preeclampsia risk scoring. This is done at the time of nuchal scan to evaluate your risk of preeclampsia. This test can determine easily if you are at high risk of preeclampsia or not in an otherwise low risk pregnancy.

If you are at high risk of preeclampsia, then you should take Aspirin 150 mg every night staring from 10-12 weeks of your pregnancy. This medication can significantly lower your risk. Apart from Aspirin there are various other measures or medications that you may be suitable for to reduce your risk.