New Delhi, May 24 -- High blood pressure during pregnancy is often considered a common problem. But preeclampsia is much more serious than just "high BP in pregnancy." Left untreated, preeclampsia can lead to serious, even fatal, complications for both the mother and baby. The worrying part is that many important facts about it remain widely unknown.

Is preeclampsia preventable in pregnancy?

Preeclampsia is not always preventable. But regular antenatal checkups, early diagnosis, and timely treatment can save both mother and baby. The biggest myth about it is that preeclampsia happens only in the first pregnancy. Many women also assume that if the first pregnancy was normal, the next one will be safe too. But that is not guaranteed. Doct...