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Obstetrics & GynecologyHypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

Abnormal weight gain as a sign of pre-eclampsia

THE CONTEXT
Rapid changes in maternal weight may precede visible fluid accumulation in pre-eclampsia.

Timing of weight gain

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Abnormal weight gain over a short period probably appears before visible edema.
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