Pre-eclampsia can decrease the flow of blood to the uterus. The placenta may not be able to supply enough nutrients and oxygen and the baby's growth may slow. Your provider may want to monitor your baby for signs of stress if you develop pre-eclampsia. This is one of the reason it is so important to keep all your prenatal visits. Your weight, blood pressure and urine are usually checked to screen for signs of pre-eclampsia.
Some women do develop symptoms.
If you experience symptoms, you should call your health care provider immediately. Pre-eclampsia is a serious problem, however, most women will deliver a healthy baby if it is detected early. The usual treatment for pre-eclampsia is delivery. If you are at less then thirty-seven weeks gestational age, your provider may delay delivery while carefully monitoring you and your baby. This conservative management is usually only possible if your blood pressure elevation is mild.