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Recent Examples of eclampsia
Midwives generally recommend hospital births for high-risk patients, such as those carrying twins, those with pre-eclampsia, or when a baby is breech (head up instead of down).
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Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
Kimber Holmes, 32, has hypertension and pre-eclampsia — a complication that can lead to serious organ damage or even death.
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Katia Riddle,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
According to the World Health Organization, child and teenage mothers face higher risks of eclampsia (seizures), postpartum endometritis (inflamed lining of their uterus due to infection after birth) and systemic infections than women who are 20–24 years old.
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Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
Symptoms of eclampsia include high blood pressure, headaches, blurry vision and convulsions.
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Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
Kimber Holmes, 32, has hypertension and pre-eclampsia — a complication that can lead to serious organ damage or even death.
—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
According to the World Health Organization, child and teenage mothers face higher risks of eclampsia (seizures), postpartum endometritis (inflamed lining of their uterus due to infection after birth) and systemic infections than women who are 20–24 years old.
—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
Symptoms of eclampsia include high blood pressure, headaches, blurry vision and convulsions.
—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclampsia
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It is known to cause neurological problems, convulsions and comas, with children particularly at risk.
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The Gentlemen’s Club, for all its odd and difficult convulsions, is a heartening step in a positive direction.
Noun
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Max Muncy popped out and Kyle Tucker, back in the lineup after exiting Monday’s game because of back spasms, flied out.
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Toronto’s Marina Mabrey was a late scratch due to neck spasms, one game after tying the league record with 53 points in a 125-97 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks.
Noun
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Evert was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021 and then had a recurrence in 2022.
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The jewelry designer and mother of two had a lumpectomy, underwent radiation and took Tamoxifen to reduce her risk of recurrence.
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Winfrey blamed the incident, which occurred during Houston's final appearance on the talk show in 2009, on the singer's drug relapse.
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Even when children are cured, there can be side effects from the treatment, and the possibility of a relapse is always lurking.
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“Eclampsia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclampsia. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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