Pre-eclampsia
By birthlady
@birthlady (5609)
United States
October 26, 2006 1:03pm CST
Did you or someone you know have pre-eclampsia, toxemia, or high blood pressure during pregnancy?
5 responses
@ilse72 (1450)
• United States
3 Nov 06
I had severe toxemia during pregnancy. It was accompanied by other severe complications also. Since I required emergency transfer to another hospital, I had to be given magnesium sulfate in the hopes of preventing seizures during the trip there.
@birthlady (5609)
• United States
3 Nov 06
Thank you for your response. I hear that magnesium sulfate causes extreem thirst and "hotness".
@birthlady (5609)
• United States
4 Nov 06
Yes, many women talk about the terrible "hotness" of mag sufate.
@birthlady (5609)
• United States
21 Nov 06
Have you heard of Dr Thomas H. Brewer's nutritional recommendations for pregnancy? Dr Brewer worked extensively with prevention of metabolic toxemia of late pregnancy (MTLP).
@birthlady (5609)
• United States
21 Nov 06
I've taught Dr Brewer's nutritional recommendations since 1980, with his permission. Dr Brewer passed away in 2005. Here's a link to my website, Auntie Natal 911:
http://www.auntienatal911.com
@birthlady (5609)
• United States
24 Nov 06
Best of wishes for you and your baby, thank you for responding. May I ask what your daily diet is like?
@birthlady (5609)
• United States
21 Nov 06
Maternal nutrition during pregnancy is the singlemost important aspect that a woman can control in terms of the outcome of pregnancy, and prevention of avoidable conditions. Dr. Brewer said so.
@rusty2rusty (6751)
• Defiance, Ohio
24 Nov 06
My blood pressure was so high during my last pregnacy. That my doctor made me quit work. I was only 4 months along.
