What Causes Preeclampsia?
2. Causes
The placenta is an organ that helps to connect mother and baby as the baby develops in the womb. It helps to provide nourishment to the baby, while also helping to protect it from pathogens and toxins. The placenta contains many blood vessels that help to ensure a plentiful flow of nutrients to the developing fetus.
In cases of preeclampsia, the blood vessels in the placenta have developed abnormally, and blood cannot flow through them as freely as usual. This is a real problem for the fetus because they are at a stage in their lives when they need to be developing as quickly as possible.
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