Pre-eclampsia and high blood pressure in pregnancy

In this section of the website, you can find out about the experiences of women who had pre-eclampsia (a disorder of blood pressure in pregnancy) and HELLP syndrome (a complication of pre-eclampsia which also involves liver and platelet function). Our researchers talked to 41 people in total, which included women who had pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome, their partners and some women who took part in a medical study about self-monitoring blood pressure in pregnancy to improve the diagnosis and treatment of pre-eclampsia. Find out what people said about topics such as symptoms, staying in hospital, giving birth, recovery and the emotional impact. We hope you find the information helpful and reassuring.