4. Eclampsia

• This is onset of seizures or coma during pregnancy in a woman with Preeclampsia. 

• It is characterised by high blood pressure, high protein levels in the urine, organ dysfunctions and Oedema. 

• If left untreated; it can progress to long-term complications like cardiovascular diseases, cerebral haemorrhage, kidney failures, pulmonary oedema, HELLP syndrome, coagulopathy, placental abruption and cardiac arrest. 

Management to improve outcomes: 

• Requires admission to hospital for close surveillance and treatment regimes. 

• Eat a healthy diet. 

• Get adequate rest/sleep. 

• Read and inform yourself about the condition and management and take ownership of it.