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INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS

Pre-eclampsia screening can be performed in the

first trimester of pregnancy, between 11th and 14th

weeks. It includes a blood test, a measure of your blood

pressure and a uterine doppler performed during the

first trimester ultrasonographic examination.

PRE-ECLAMPSIA SCREENING

THE KNOW RISKS

OF PRE-ECLAMPSIA ARE:

• First pregnancy

• Age less than 20 years or more than 35 years

• Multiple pregnancy

• Pre-existing hypertension

• Obesity

• A history of Pre-eclampsia

*might be included

Ask your doctor to describe the signs and symptoms

of Pre-eclampsia.

CONTACTS

AM I AT RISK?

Pre-eclampsia is a severe complication

of pregnancy.

The test can be prescribed by your

doctor between the 11th and 14th week

of your pregnancy.

Screening for pre-eclampsia is necessary

to determine whether you have a high

risk of Pre-eclampsia. It includes a blood

analysis, a measure of blood pressure and a

uterine doppler performed during the first

trimester ultrasonographic examination.

DID YOU KNOW??

A result indicating a high risk does not necessarily mean

that you will develop a Pre-eclampsia.

If your result indicates a risk higher than the normal,

your doctor can anticipate a close monitoring of your

pregnancy to prevent you from further complications.

The result of the screening test helps you, as well as

healthcare professionals, to be attentive to possible signs

and symptoms of Pre-eclampsia.

A result indicating a low risk means that you are unlikely

to develop Pre-eclampsia during your pregnancy.

Presenting a low risk does not fully eliminate the risk

of Pre-eclampsia. You will continue to benefit from

normal prenatal care.

CLINICAL INFORMATION

Result

Bloodanalysis

Bloodpressure Ultrasound*

HIGH RISK

Close monitoring

LOW RISKNormal pregnancy

follow up

WITH GOOD PRENATAL CARE, YOU CAN BE WARNED OF THE PROBLEM

SOON ENOUGH AND CONTROL IT. Pre-eclampsiaScreening

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Most women with Pre-eclampsia are slightly affected,

but some get more seriously sick (eclampsia).

Preeclampsia results of changes in blood vessels.

The maternal organism then compensates a lack of

vascularization of the placenta by an arterial hypertension

and reduced perfusion of all organs.

Some babies remain healthy, although Pre-eclampsia

might be severe. In that case, the medical staff will have

to carefully monitor the baby to ensure that he or she

receives sufficient food/nutrients and oxygen.

In case of complications, Pre-eclampsia can lead to

preterm delivery. The consequences will depend on the

duration of the pregnancy.

Pre-eclampsia occurring in the early phase of pregnancy

(early Pre-eclampsia) is likely to lead to increased

prematurity and more health problems than a late

Pre-eclampsia.

You may know your risk of developing Pre-eclampsia

between 11 and 14 weeks of pregnancy.

In the early stages of the disease, women with Pre-

eclampsia do not necessarily feel bad, but Pre-eclampsia

may progress very quickly.

In case of progression, hospitalization and preterm

delivery often turns out to be required. Induced labour

or caesarean section are practiced if the health of the

mother or of the child requires it. The main cause of

Pre-eclampsia being the placenta, the state of health of

most women begins to improve soon after childbirth.

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCESFOR THE MOTHER?

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCESFOR THE BABY?

WHEN SHOULD BE PERFORMED THE TEST?

AS A CONSEQUENCE

• Blood pressure increases.

• The proteins present in the blood are found in the urine.

Pre-eclampsia (PE) is a specific complication of

pregnancy. It is a major cause of maternal morbidity

and fetal prematurity in the world.

Most women have normal pregnancy and are in good

health. However Pre-eclampsia is a relatively frequent

complication which affects about 2 pregnancies out of 100

in France. Pre-eclampsia is a disease that only happens

during pregnancy (any time after 20 weeks of pregnancy)

and up to six weeks after delivery. It can affect you and

your unborn baby. If detected soon enough, it can be

monitored and controlled.

The exact cause of Pre-eclampsia remains unknown but

it is known that problems in terms of vascularization of

the placenta contributes to its development. The placenta

connects you to your baby and provides food/nutrients

and oxygen from your blood. In case of Pre-eclampsia,

the placenta does not receive the amount of blood that

is needed and it affects you and your baby in many

different ways.

WHAT ISPRE-ECLAMPSIA?

THE TEST CAN BE PERFORMED AT THE SAME

TIME AND ON THE SAME SAMPLE AS THE

DOWN SYNDROME SERA MARKERS

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Pre-eclampsiaoccurs

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Induced labourdue to

Pre-eclampsia

High risk>> Close monitoring

Low risk>> Normal pregnancy follow up

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