Doctors are still unclear on what exactly causes HELLP syndrome. Although it is more common in women who have preeclampsia or pregnancy induced hypertension, there are still a number of women who get it without previously showing signs of preeclampsia.
The following is a list of factors that are believed to increase the risk of a woman developing HELLP syndrome:
Previous pregnancy with HELLP Syndrome (19-27% chance of recurrence in each pregnancy)
Preeclampsia or pregnancy induced hypertension
Women over the age of 25
Caucasian
Multiparous (given birth two or more times)
There is no majority agreement amongst researchers on causes of HELLP. There can be genetic components, factors in maternal health (i.e. auto immune or hematological diseases)
However, there is no certain, precise consensus on the causes.
Developed severe pre e at 23 weeks then Hellp at 32 weeks.
baby stopped growing at 28 now a healthy 4 year old.
ongoing nerve pain and hypersensitivity
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