THE first case of coronavirus crossing the placenta from mum to her unborn baby triggered pre-eclampsia, experts say. Scientists say that the 35-year-old woman developed Covid-19 symptoms – i…
THE first case of coronavirus crossing the placenta from mum to her unborn baby triggered pre-eclampsia, experts say.
The woman, who was previously healthy, went to hospital where medics carried out a series of tests, including a swab for coronavirus - which came back positive. Medics began administering the woman with blood plasma treatment, which helped stem the bleed but her blood pressure remained high and blood platelet was low.
There are also several factors that increase the chance of developing the condition, including having a family history of it, being over 40 or expecting multiple babies.vision problemsHowever many people don’t notice the signs of pre-eclampsia, which means it’s usually picked up during routine antenatal appointments.
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