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eclampsiaConvulsions occurring during pregnancy following pre-eclampsia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Eclampsia can cause seizures, leading to a coma, and is potentially fatal for both mother and baby - the cure is to have an emergency Caesarean and deliver the baby. The findings are remarkable because the predominant opinion holds that eclampsia is a one-time event from which women can expect a full clinical recovery. delivery among women aged under 20 years, and reduced the overall risk of eclampsia and severe gestational hypertension. |
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