CNA938 Rewind - Explainer: What is pre-eclampsia and what are the associated risks?
Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, recently revealed she was diagnosed with postpartum pre-eclampsia after giving birth to one of her children. Britain's National Health Service (NHS) says many cases of pre-eclampsia are mild but the condition can lead to serious complications for both the mother and the baby if it is not monitored and treated. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the causes of pre-eclampsia and the risks associated with the condition. They speak with Dr Sim Wen Shan, Head, Antenatal Risk Assessment Unit & Senior Consultant, Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.