Education and Counseling Program on Pregnant Women With Risk of Preeclampsia

We prepared a preeclampsia education booklet in accordance with the literature,The content of the booklet was guided by the opinion of experts. It was written in easily understandable language and contained attractive and colorful illustrations. This booklet contents were definition and risk factors for the development of preeclampsia, maternal and fetal damages, recommendations for preventing its development (diet, rest, study, exercise, coping with stress techniques), follow-up of symptoms at home (blood pressure, weight and edema follow-up, counting fetal movements), danger signs, drug use, follow up in hospital, risk of developing in subsequent pregnancies, and its results. Pregnant women in the study group were given education and counseling at four times in addition to standard care, using the preeclampsia education booklet, in a special place. The participants' questions were answered, and each received a copy of the booklet.

standard pregnancy follow up