While researchers and clinicians still do not fully understand why preeclampsia occurs in 5-7% of all pregnancies, they do know that early intervention saves lives. Kimberley Sampson-Paine, MD, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, explains why it is essential for expectant parents to rely on reliable sources for information, attend regular prenatal checkups, and promptly inform their healthcare providers of any worrisome symptoms.
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