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[The prognosis for children of mothers with preeclampsia. Part 1: short-term effects]

Luis Alfonso Díaz Martínez1, Natalia Del Mar Díaz Pedraza, Norma Cecilia Serrano Díaz

  • 1Departamento de Pediatría, Escuela de Medicina, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia. ladimar@uis.edu.co

Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria
|November 2, 2011
PubMed

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Preeclampsia, a condition affecting 4-8% of pregnancies, can harm newborns. This study reviews evidence on neonatal issues like respiratory distress and sepsis in infants born to mothers with preeclampsia.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Neonatology
  • Perinatal Medicine

Context:

  • Preeclampsia impacts 4-8% of human pregnancies globally.
  • This condition poses risks to both maternal and infant health, extending beyond the immediate perinatal period.
  • This paper is the first in a two-part series examining preeclampsia's effects.

Purpose:

  • To present available evidence on the effects of preeclampsia on offspring from cohort studies.
  • To detail the neonatal complications associated with preeclampsia.
  • To consolidate facts regarding respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, and neurological issues in neonates exposed to preeclampsia.

Summary:

  • This review synthesizes cohort study findings on the impact of maternal preeclampsia on offspring.
  • It focuses on adverse neonatal outcomes, including respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, and neurological complications.
  • The evidence presented highlights the significant challenges faced by infants born with preeclampsia exposure.

Impact:

  • Informs healthcare providers about the spectrum of neonatal risks associated with preeclampsia.
  • Highlights the need for specialized neonatal care for infants born to preeclamptic mothers.
  • Contributes to a better understanding of the long-term health implications for preeclamptic offspring.

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