**BAMFMrsB** HELLP Question

[kimibrighteyes]

The recurrence risk of HELLP itself is not that high, but most experts would lump Preeclampsia/HELLP together as HELLP is believed to be a type of preeclampsia. The recurrence rate of preeclampsia depends on how early you developed it the first time. The overall recurrence is about 20% in all comers, but can be as high as 60% if it developed prior to 27 weeks gestation.

There are some things that you can do that may reduce your risk:
- have a healthy weight (being overweight increases your risk)
- taking baby aspirin once daily at bedtime during your pregnancy (should discuss with your doctor)
- regular exercise before and during as long as there are no contraindications
- taking adequate calcium in your diet

There are some other more "experimental" things that would only be offered after a discussion of the risks/benefits in women who had early severe preeclampsia.

Hope that is helpful :-)