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Preeclampsia signs (from 20 weeks to 6 weeks after birth)

What it is

Severe headache, flashing lights or blurring, pain under the right ribs, sudden swelling of face or hands, BP 140/90 or more — same-day check, now if severe.

every day · from week 20 · until week 42

Sources

• Guidelines for Perinatal Care, 8th edition — ACOG / AAP · checked 02-09-2026
• When to go to the maternity ER — Israel Ministry of Health · checked 02-09-2026

Last reviewed 01-09-2026 · Confidence: high

Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.