Professional Area

This area is for all professionals, including student midwives, working with pregnant women. APEC has brought together the latest guidelines, research and recommendations into ante natal care and the treatment of pre eclampsia which can be accessed below. You can become a member of APEC by following the link below and also order APEC information leaflets. A link to information about our study days is also provided below.

 
 
 

  • "Mild pre-eclampsia affects up to 10% of first time pregnancies with severe pre-eclampsia affecting about 1 or 2 in a hundred pregnancies."

  • "Hypertension or high blood pressure is the most common medical problem that is encountered in pregnancy."

  • "Pre-eclampsia is the most common of the serious complications of pregnancy."

  • "In its early stages pre-eclampsia is symptom-less and is only detectable by regular antenatal checks on the mother's blood pressure and urine."

  • "Women with a body mass index over 35 may be of higher risk."