Meaning Of Pre-eclampsia In Pregnancy, It’s Symptoms, Causes & PreventionsPregnancy by Dr. Krutika Kumaresan - May 23, 2020April 19, 20210 Pre eclampsia is a complication occurring during pregnancy that begins around 20 weeks of gestation for some woman or can develop at 32 weeks of gestation as well. It's a problem that occurs in 1 out of 20 pregnancies. If pre eclampsia is left untreated it might lead to eclampsia which causes convulsions and might even cause coma. According to research pre eclampsia occurs in 5-8% pregnant population world wide.What exactly happens in pre eclampsia and can it be prevented?During the third trimester the blood pressure in the pregnant lady is expected to rise. It is likely to go above 140 mmHg systolic and above 90 mmHg for diastolic which is are defined ranges. First and foremost thing is