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Eclampsia

Eclampsia is the onset of seizures (convulsions) in a woman with pre-eclampsia.Pre-eclampsia is a disorder of pregnancy in which there is high blood pressure and either large amounts of protein in the urine or other organ dysfunction. Onset may be before, during, or after delivery. Most often it is during the second half of pregnancy.  Recommendations for prevention include aspirin in those at high risk, calcium supplementation in areas with low intake, and treatment of prior hypertension with medications. Exercise during pregnancy may also be useful.The use of intravenous or intramuscular magnesium sulfate improves outcomes in those with eclampsia and is generally safe.