Pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia is associated with significant morbidity and mortality for mo ther and baby, but it resolves completely post partum. Despite a steady red uction in maternal mortality from the disorder in more developed countries, it remains one of the most common reasons for a woman to die during pregna ncy. The disorder starts with a placental trigger followed by a maternal sy stemic response. Because both this systemic response and the woman's reacti on to it are inconsistent, the clinical presentation varies in time and sub stance, with many different organ systems affected. With the increasing und erstanding of the disease process, there have been advances in management, such as antihypertensive therapy, magnesium sulphate, and fluid restriction .