Pre-eclampsia is described as what kind of pregnancy condition?

• A. A more severe pregnancy condition with higher risks for mother and fetus
• B. A mild, temporary condition with little risk
• C. A condition affecting only the mother
• D. A condition that originates from dental disease

Answer: (A)

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific, potentially life-threatening hypertensive disorder that develops after mid-pregnancy and involves new-onset high blood pressure with signs of organ involvement. This combination makes it a more severe condition with higher risks for both the mother and the fetus, including maternal organ injury and fetal growth problems or preterm birth. It is not a mild or temporary issue, it does not affect only the mother, and it isn’t related to dental disease.