Women with pre-eclampsia are at increased risk of chronic kidney disease

In Denmark, around 2,500 pregnant women develop pre-eclampsia every year.

The condition typically manifests as high blood pressure and increased protein in the urine, and some women experience symptoms such as severe headaches and visual disturbances.

Pre-eclampsia cannot be treated during pregnancy, and for some women it becomes necessary to induce labor early to protect both mother and child. ...