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The main treatment is to deliver the baby as soon as possible, even if premature, since liver function in the mother gets worse very quickly. Problems with the liver can be harmful to both mother and child.
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When the disease is not treated early, up to 25% of women develop serious complications. Without treatment, a small number of women die. The death rate among babies born to mothers with HELLP syndrome varies and de...
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HELLP syndrome
HELLP syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur in pregnant women who have: H -- hemolysis EL -- elevated liver enzymes LP -- low platelet count Causes,... Read more »HELLP syndrome
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