Martha Crawford: I now know three women this year and last- with very rare postpartum preeclampsia - none of them within the previously identified high risk categories- Anyone know of there are any studies tracking these rates? A doula I know of has had seven clients this year alone experience it.

I now know three women this year and last- with very rare postpartum preeclampsia - none of them within the previously identified high risk categories- Anyone know of there are any studies tracking these rates? A doula I know of has had seven clients this year alone experience it.

From 2022 - not specific to postpartum onset Why a Life-Threatening Pregnancy Complication Is on the Rise www.newyorker.com/science/anna...

But here is the basic info on postpartum preeclampsia (onset within 48 hours of delivery) and late postpartum preeclampsia (up to six weeks after delivery) www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-con...

Postpartum preeclampsia: Rare complication after childbirth-Postpartum preeclampsia - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinicwww.mayoclinic.org Learn about this rare condition that's typically associated with pregnancy, but that can occur after delivery, too. Untreated, it can lead to serious complications.

CW: child loss Relatedly, my sister was noticing what seemed to be to her high rates of miscarriage and stillbirth among her friends and acquaintances since the Omicron wave. Same sort of wondering if data to back it up, and just saw data from Alberta saying stillbirth has quadrupled since 2017.

I read stats about this while helping a friend find studies to decide whether to get a COVID vaccination while pregnant. The miscarriage and stillbirth rates were really high amongst the unvaccinated in that study in Ireland. I'll see if I can find it.

It was Scotland, not Ireland, and it was risk of preterm birth, not miscarriage. This is why I look up studies! www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles....

Neonatal and maternal outcomes following SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination: a population-based matched cohort studywww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Understanding the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy on neonatal and maternal outcomes informs clinical decision-making. Here we report a national, population-based, ...

My wife treats pregnant diabetics and advises them to get their COVID vaccine/booster because of it.

Yup. It looks like Covid can cause preeclampsia. “Conclusion: The studies retrieved in this review suggest that there is a possible overlap of pathophysiological interactions between COVID-19 and preeclampsia, which mainly involve ACE-2 and endothelial dysfunction.”

COVID-19 and Preeclampsia: A Systematic Review of Pathophysiological Interactionswww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Objective : To review the literature and synthesize evidence on pathophysiological interactions attributed to the simultaneous occurrence of COVID-19 and preeclampsia. Methods : A systematic review wa...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles...

SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Preeclampsia—How an Infection Can Help Us to Know More about an Obstetric Conditionwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection have a significantly higher risk of maternal death, ICU admission, preterm delivery, and stillbirth compared to those without infection. Additionally, the risk...

There are quite a few studies that come up in a quick Google search that point to Covid causing preeclampsia. ☹️

COVID-19 infection increases risk for preeclampsia, study findswww.sciencedaily.com A newly published study found that women who contract COVID-19 during pregnancy are at significantly higher risk of developing pre-eclampsia, the leading cause of maternal and infant death worldwide.

Right. Postpartum onset is much rarer and is much less monitored- so I was wondering if that has beeb tracked at all in terms of duration/recovery resolution. These are mom’s who have to go back to hospital weeks after birth for dangerously blood pressure

Seeing some papers about “gestational hypertension” “necessitating a cesarean section” and “complicated by eclampsia and postpartum depression.”👇 This one’s anecdotal about Covid, postpartum preeclampsia & high blood pressure after birth, going back to hospital: www.preeclampsia.org/our-stories/...

Eclampsia and Postpartum Depression in the Setting of Recurrent Prenatal COVID-19www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Current research suggests COVID-19 in pregnancy is associated with poor maternal and fetal outcomes, although the exact mechanisms remain unclear, and the approach to the management of affected patien...

That sure sounds like a Covid thing, huh?

“Pre-eclampsia is thought to be caused by the placenta not developing properly due to a problem with the blood vessels supplying it.” That absolutely sounds like the aftermath of Covid infection that messes with the vascular system.

Yep. We can’t know until more study, etc., but yep.

And post- partum onset preeclampsia has been considered very rare

I think there have already been a bunch of studies on how COVID affects the placenta. Idk about any specifically looking at post partum complications This literature review is from 2022 so possibly slightly out of date, but covers how COVID affects the placenta www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles...

Coronavirus disease 2019 and the placenta: A literature reviewwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus has been implicated in the clinical pathology of multiple organs and organ systems....

I’ve had two friends experience it since the pandemic started.

This post might interest you.

COVID infection endangers pregnancies and newborns. Why aren't parents being warned?www.thegauntlet.news From conception to birth, COVID infections increase risks to parent and baby. Prenatal education is ignoring it.

And the life of the mother post-partum... Thanks!

We know so little about women’s healthcare. #PhysiciansNOTpoliticans.

I haven't read this carefully yet, but on a quick skim looks relevant www.frontiersin.org/journals/phy...

Frontiers | Setting a stage: Inflammation during preeclampsia and postpartumwww.frontiersin.org Preeclampsia (PE) is a leading cause of maternal and fetal mortality worldwide. The immune system plays a critical role in normal pregnancy progression; howe...

Have you talked to the Preeclampsia Foundation? www.preeclampsia.org They might have some information for you

Home - Preeclampsia Foundationwww.preeclampsia.org Health Information, Preeclampsia, Pregnancy Induced Hypertension, HELLP syndrome, eclampsia, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

I wonder if extreme stress from the current bullshit going on can be a contributing factor?