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Anyone can get preeclampsia, and there’s no known cause for it. However, it’s more likely to happen if you’re under the age of 20 or over the age of 40. Being in these age groups does not mean you’ll develop preeclampsia. If you have any concerns, talk to your doctor. Having a family or personal medical history of preeclampsia or high blood pressure is a risk factor for this condition. Your personal medical history is especially important. If you’ve ever had an autoimmune disorder, diabetes, lupus, or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), your risk of having preeclampsia is higher. Talk to your doctor about your medical history. Carrying a lot of extra weight on your body increases your risk of developing preeclampsia. Discuss your weight with your doctor to find out if you may be at risk. Additionally, they may offer advice tailored to your needs. If you’re worried about your weight, don’t try to diet right now. Your baby needs nutrients to grow. Instead, ask your doctor how much you should be gaining every week, and eat a healthy, balanced diet. Preeclampsia is more common in first-time mothers. It’s not clear why this happens. However, you can avoid issues by seeing your doctor often. Being pregnant with multiple babies is another big risk factor for developing preeclampsia. Fortunately, your doctor will carefully monitor your health so they can treat it early, if you have it. For instance, you're at a higher risk of preeclampsia if you're pregnant with twins, triplets, or higher multiples. Getting pregnant through IVF increases your risk of preeclampsia. Any time there is an egg or sperm donor, you’re at a higher risk. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns. This is true for both single babies and multiples.
Recognize that women under 20 and over 40 have a higher risk. Check your personal and family history for certain medical issues. Talk to your doctor if you may be obese. Consider if this is your first pregnancy. Watch multiple pregnancies carefully. Consider if you used in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive.