Is Preeclampsia more or less common in a second pregnancy?

Preeclampsia is less common in later pregnancies than in first ones, but that's no guarantee that you won't develop it again.

I had virtually no risk factors for preeclampsia, but I, too, had an emergency C-section (after an induction, 52 hours of labor, 3 hours of pushing, and fetal/maternal distress). Once they got me in the OR, they realized that, in addition to the preeclampsia, I also had a skeletal abnormality that wouldn't allow the baby's head to pass. It took two sets of hands and a vacuum extractor to get her out!

Second time around, I developed a milder case. But because they couldn't induce me (due to the prior C-section) and because of the preexisting bone issue, I scheduled a second C-section.

You should join www.preeclampsia.org. They were great. I don't know how I would have gotten through my second pregnancy without them.

If you're worried, you should also have a discussion with your OB/GYN about preeclampsia. They're learning more about it all the time, and he/she may have some suggestions about things you can do throughout your pregnancy. If your case was really severe, they may suggest that you see a perinatologist and a hemotologist to work out a treatment plan. Many, many women with preeclampsia have genetic mutations that make them prone to various kinds of blood clots, and your doctor will want to keep close tabs on you and your baby. (I have the MTHFR mutation, and I'm told it's actually almost as common as the gene for blue eyes. There are a LOT of mutations they look for, though.)

You might be told to take a baby aspirin every day. You might be told to start injections of blood thinners up until your delivery. They might opt for watchful waiting and seeing. But only your doctor can tell you what's right for YOU.

Good luck.

Less common. It is most likely to happen in a first pregnancy, and even then there is only a 5-10% chance.

However, my mother had it when she was pregnant with me (I was her second). But she didn't have it with her first.

Just make sure your doctor knows so they can keep a close eye out for it.

Good luck, and congratulations!

It depends on your body. Not the amount of pregnancies. My husband and I have 3 kids with another one on the way. So far..no problems with preeclampsia...

sorry, im not really sure, but you could try these sites they might help you.....

www.pregnancy.org

www.pregnancyabout.com

i found them quite useful for me..