Nervous about another pregnancy after preeclampsia
I’ve had two pregnancies same dad. My first was completely fine, however I got diagnosed with preeclampsia in my second pregnancy at 35 + 6, my BP was managed somewhat with labetelol, and I was induced right away, as my protein in my urine was really high. I had 0 symptoms besides slightly swollen ankles. I delivered at 37 weeks exactly.
My second pregnancy happened a month after getting Covid and I’m almost wondering if that contributed. As I’ve heard some studies say that can increase the risk.
When I got pregnant with my second my husband was extremely overweight, as was I. He’s lost 100lbs, and I’ve lost 40 since having our second. I’m over 35.
We want a third but I’m feeling scared about the possibly of getting it again. I don’t know how to get over the anxiety. How do you go into it again being so scared.
I know paternal and maternal health plays a factor which is why I’ve been working so hard to lose weight.
How high of a risk is getting it in subsequent pregnancies?