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What Causes Congestive Heart Failure After Cesarean?

I went into CHF post cesarian with both of my children... what causes this? i was never diagnosed with HTN, gestational diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or any other abnormalities that might lead to these complications while pregnant. how likely is it that it would happen again if i were to conceive a 3rd child?
Tue, 20 Sep 2016
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This is called preeclampsia. It is a disease only associated with pregnancy. It can happen anytime after 20 weeks and up to four weeks after delivery. You usually get severe fluid retention and congestive heart failure symptoms. It can be life-threatening. If you had it once, you are four times more likely to get it again. I would let your doctor know when you get pregnant about your two previous episodes. Occasionally they will treat it before it starts.
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What Causes Congestive Heart Failure After Cesarean?

This is called preeclampsia. It is a disease only associated with pregnancy. It can happen anytime after 20 weeks and up to four weeks after delivery. You usually get severe fluid retention and congestive heart failure symptoms. It can be life-threatening. If you had it once, you are four times more likely to get it again. I would let your doctor know when you get pregnant about your two previous episodes. Occasionally they will treat it before it starts.