Im ready to share my story now because I had my baby girl at 27 weeks. 😔But overall she is extremely healthy and we made it through the long scary journey. Pray for all women who deal or delt with pregnancy it is no joke. 🙏💜

I just have to say THANK YOU. I watched your preeclampsia video when I was entering my third trimester, and had this weird feeling that it was going to happen to me. LITERALLY - your exact situation, of not knowing and feeling fine and then suddenly having preeclampsia, happened to me. I was aware and a lot more reassured after watching your video! I ended up having to have an emergency c-section due to preeclampsia/HELLP syndrome, and it was scary, but by the grace of God, He allowed me to see your video beforehand and it gave me so much peace during my situation. Thank you again.

This was very helpful from a patient’s perspective. I used to work in the OB/maternity areas as a nurse but we only saw the other side of things. Thanks for sharing! Praise God you and Quinn are happy and healthy.

You are so strong and it’s so good to share your experience I am sure it will help others! Thank you for being genuine, it’s inspiring!

Keep spreading awareness!!! I wouldn’t have even questioned my symptoms if it wasn’t for you and your situation. Forever grateful!!💗

I’m 33 weeks pregnant with our first baby... I’ve learned a lot from your videos. Thanks for sharing your story...

I’m here to say that I had all many of those symptoms SEVERELY and my doctor ignored my concerns and continuously told me I didn’t have it for weeks until I followed my gut at 37 weeks and went to L&D on my own to find out I indeed had severe preeclampsia! I was immediately admitted and induced and later found out that my baby girl had stopped growing at 34 weeks due to my preeclampsia. I’m glad I followed my gut otherwise my baby girl wouldn’t be here today💗

As an EMS provider, this is really informative to listen to. I definitely had some good takeaways from this which will be helpful with future patient interactions. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for sharing about your symptoms! God was absolutely taking care of you and Quinn!

So crazy hearing that story, thank you for sharing your experience with it ❤️

Thank you so much for sharing this, Cara! It will help so many moms-to-be 🙏🏻 I did not get diagnosed with pre-eclampsia with Greyson, but I did get diagnosed with pregnancy-induced hypertension and they believe it was about to turn into pre-eclampsia because I had high blood pressure, horrible swelling and bad headaches just like you mentioned 😩 I only discovered my BP because I thought my water was leaking so my OB sent me to labor & delivery! It was there they discovered my blood pressure was super high and decided to induce me at 37 weeks. God was definitely looking after you and I! He is so good 💕 I’m so thankful you and Quinn were okay and I cannot believe she is about to turn ONE 🤯😍

Thanks for sharing, this is so important for people to know about! I slowly developed preeclampsia also. Thankfully we made it closer to the due date but once they figured it out it was a whirlwind!

Yes! Thank you for making this video, I hope other expecting mamas will watch this and take this seriously. You don’t have to fit the “mold” to be in danger of preeclampsia. Our pregnancies sounded pretty much identical! I went through all of this and NEVER would have guessed it would have turned into severe preeclampsia/HELLP. On top of that I experienced slight pain under my right ribs and when I brought it up to my ultrasound tech she told me it was most likely the baby in my ribs...yikes! You didn’t make ANY wrong decisions, you didn’t know! I believe 100% God was watching out for us in our pregnancies.

God was definitely watching out for y’all 💕 I literally had all of these symptoms and didn’t have preeclampsia. That’s so scary! Glad all is well now!

Thank you for sharing your story and bringing awareness to this.

This brought back sooo many memories of getting preeclampsia at 33 weeks as well - VERY similar story (with the trip&everything) but I had a gut feeling that I was going to be diagnosed with preeclampsia when I went to my 33week check up but it was still a shock to deliver so early!! You are right.. God was right there with you the whole time and kept you safe! I thank God every day for saving my life and saving my baby's life as well.

I didn't end up having preeclampsia but my OBGYN was watching me closely because they were afraid of me developing it. I think I actually found your videos because of your preeclampsia experience and your c section. I had to have a c section at 37 weeks because my blood pressure was rising and I was having problems with my liver. It's such a scary thing to have a little human growing in your belly and your body starts to not do well! Thanks for bringing awareness to preeclampsia!

I watched this video the day you posted it and later that day I was admitted to the hospital for preeclampsia. I ended up staying in the hospital and delivering my daughter 4 days later. Thank you for sharing your experience! This has been so helpful to me as I’m now navigating how to take care of myself after being diagnosed and now having a preemie 💕

You have such a sweet little baby girl. I'm so happy everything went well for you. This video could definitely help someone - it's very kind of you to share it with everyone.

Great Job Cara for sharing your story. I'm sure it will be of help to other pregnant women. Praise God he was watching over you and little Quinn!💖🙏🙌

I have been watching you since the day you vlogged and were sent to the hospital! I was pregnant with my baby girl (born in June). Thank you so much for sharing your story! I have so enjoyed watching you and your little family’s journey ❤️

Thanks for sharing. It's soooo easy to look back on things and kick yourself for the decisions you've made. I'm glad you're not doing that. It's much more productive to talk about it and make others aware. I don't believe you did anything wrong... and even if you did, why should you feel guilty about it? People make mistakes all the time... all of which are opportunities to learn, mature and grow from. I'm so glad that you are all safe and happy.

this was so informative! I’m so glad you posted and are spreading awareness. Also Quinn is almost 1 omg 🥰

Thank you for sharing ❤ I had pre-eclampsia with my first. I didn't notice the symptoms right away either. I was lucky enough to make it to 37 weeks before I was diagnosed. I delivered at 37 weeks and 6 days. He was chubby checked & 8lbs 9 oz.

Yes girl spread awareness!!!! My sister had preeclampsia with both her babies and she’s still traumatized to this day. Thank you for sharing!

Your birth story helped me so much!! When I was at 33 weeks I got diagnosed with gestational hypertension and had to be monitored twice a week for blood pressure by the time I was 36 weeks my blood pressure was like 200/97 and they had to induce me and I was also developing preeclampsia. It was so scary I remember watching your videos and it helped me sooo much! I absolutely love your channel! I also had subtle symptoms that I kinda brushed off and gradual swelling but looking back now I see that they were red flags. I look at photos of me when I was 34/35 weeks and my face was so much more swollen than usual I can’t believe I didn’t notice. Lol.

I would’ve gone on the trip, as well! & I absolutely agree that God was taking great care of you.🙏🏼☺️

Thank you for sharing your story and raising awareness. I had PIH with my first and was induced two weeks early. I had it very mildly with my second and not at all with my third or fourth babies. So hopefully it won't be as severe for you with subsequent pregnancies. But I'm in my 40's now and have pre-hypertension, so I have to watch my BP. It's interesting to read that there is possibly a link between PIH and a higher risk of chronic hypertension later in life. Thanks again for this video!

It’s was normal that you decided to go on the trip. You didn’t know what was going on. And you’re right, God was with you the whole time! And I’m glad you and Quinn got through everything safely💕

hi Cara ~ Love your pretty sweater...I just want to say that you are brave to share what happened to you with preeclampsia and I think it will help alot to get the word out there to pregnant moms or anyone who wants to educate themselves to help others also. Thank God and He watched over you because your experience with Quinns birth was indeed scary. The only thing I could suggest to other moms to be, is to maybe also monitor their blood pressure at home if it is on the higher side then usual although this may not be a usual symptom of preeclampsia? It appears to me it is very hit or miss to diagnose actually as are many diseases. I am so thankful you and baby are well and came through this! hugs....

Thanks for sharing your story..I really applaud the way you handled this. I think during pregnancy you should not be thinking smth is wrong unless dr confirms smth is wrong... otherwise you'd do more harm than good by stressing and worrying. I am 20 weeks. This is my motto "nothing is wrong unless dr confirms it".. happy momming and pregnanting ladies! Wish you all health and happiness!

Hey Cara! Thank you so much for sharing your in detail experience. It honestly gave me chills at some points! So informative and good signs and symptoms to look out for in pregnancy. I'm so glad you and Quinn stayed safe during the whole situation and that you both are healthy to this day. Looking forward to more videos! Hope all is good and well. All the best, -Clarissa 😊❤🥰

Never had it (was at risk in the last pregnancy). I think you did a great job of describing your symptoms and explaining everything. I hope your video helps anyone who is currently pregnant or future women who get pregnant.

To God be the glory! He was definitely with you and Eric!

Thankyou for sharing your experience with with. So happy you and baby Quinn are both healthy and safe!

Thank you for sharing. I was rehospitalized for postpartum preeclampsia after my daughter was born, which I shared about on my channel and I am so happy to see someone else on this platform spreading awareness about preeclampsia. I am so glad you and your baby are ok. Thank you for sharing. Lot of love

I remember the vlog when you mentioned some slight swelling, which is normal & you are such a health concious person, so I wouldn't have assumed the worst either. Goes to show Pre-E can't be labeled to a certain type of person/lifestyle. God definitely was taking care of you! Thank goodness ❤ Serena (Louisiana)

Thanks for sharing this and being so open.

Thanks for sharing!! And thanks for giving God the glory!

What a great video. So informative. Thank you. My 2 pregnancies went by great except for nausea and vomiting (if I forgot to eat). Will definitely keep this info in mind if I am pregnant again in the future.

So scary but I’m so glad you’re ok! Pregnancy causes so many odd symptoms, I wouldn’t have thought anything of those either! Glad they caught it and everything worked out well!❤

Happy Birthday for Saturday Miss Quinn. XO

My daughter had ZERO symptoms. When she went in for her normal checkup, her bp was high then they checked her urine and determined she had preeclampsia and she was admitted right then. She was 37 weeks! She knew she’d be high risk with her 2nd and the same thing happened except she was only 4 days away from her due date. I’m so glad you and Quinn made it through ok! God is good! ❤️

Great information to share for awareness!!

Wow! Thank you for this video! My daughter came 5 weeks early due to preeclampsia last august. Watching your video made me realize I've had the exact same symptoms like you during pregnancy. I can remember the day I felt so ugly (we were on out babymoon too!) and my boyfriend proposed to me. I couldn't stop crying because I felt so ugly and was soo emotional 🙈❤️

Anyone watching this who is planning a pregnancy, pregnant, or knows someone who is tell them to control the number of carbohydrates during this time. Everything is heightened during pregnancy, including being much more insulin sensitive. This also can lead to pre eclampsia. The two are related. Keep carbs as low as possible, including seed oils and pre packaged foods with a shelf life. Go for a walk as much as possible and sleep when tired. Ive worn support stockings/socks during the lead up to and during my pregnancy and it's helped my tired legs. But, seriously, you can control all these symptoms with diet, it's that powerful! See videos on Dr berg, Dr ken berry, low carb down under and type in low carb pregnant, see the difference out can have by controlling your own health through diet. I measure my own blood glucose and pressure twice a day and love how it makes me feel in control. Low carb is how our ancestors lived for millions of years, it's what our bodies have adapted to, not a standard westernised diet which makes us all sick, especially when pregnant. The best of luck to anyone who's pregnant or just wanting to improve their health.

So glad she is ok!!

This was such a well said and informative video Cara! I’m so glad you shared this despite the anxiety and knowledge that’s there’s alwaysss that person who thinks they know everything and is critical! It’s so important and admiral that you’re setting boundaries. Also, this EXACT thing happened to my mom! I was her first baby and she had a completely normal pregnancy with no signs of anything strange (that she knew at the time at least) until all of a sudden she got super sick at I think like 28 weeks maybe? I’d have to ask her but anyway she was rushed into emergency and diagnosed with HELLP & had to get a C-section and her body shut down so fast that the doctor said neither her or I would make it! Thank God everything was okay. I was born 2 pounds 10 ounces and spent 2 months in nicu but was otherwise healthy! And hopefully this reassures you for your next pregnancy, my mom was considered “high risk” after than but when she was pregnant with her 2nd baby, she had a perfectly healthy full term pregnancy & my sister came on her due date 💛 Sorry to write such a novel lol it’s just so crazy how similar my mom’s experience and yours is!

First, I swear I just typed this and then I scrolled down the page and it disappeared, so I'm sorry if it pops up twice! :D You are so amazing for sharing your story! Thank you, thank you, thank you for being an advocate. I have honestly thought about sharing my HELLP syndrome story, just because when it happened to me I could not find any story out there that was similar to mine. I cannot tell you how comforted and not alone I felt when I first came across your birth story video. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! I am so glad that you and that precious baby girl are doing so amazingly well!

So glad God was with you all during this scary time!

Thank you. As im feeling all the symptoms, I will request these tests .

Thank you for sharing your story!

Yes! I love this video, so important for people to be aware. I was induced at 37 weeks due to pregnancy hypertension. Luckily it didn’t progress to preeclampsia or eclampsia. I had so many of the same symptoms as you and it is so easy to miss if you don’t know what you’re looking for!!

P.s. I would love to see a wedding video or pictures from your wedding! I looked to see if there was anything further back but I didn’t see anything, unless I missed it 😅

Your honesty about your feelings are going to help so many women who think they’re alone in their own uncomfortable feelings. Trusting your instincts and telling your doctor how you really feel is so important. I’m so happy that your doctors, nurses, and hospital were able to deliver your baby and get you healthy again. I was wondering if when you had the headaches, did you take a pregnancy safe pain reliever? You did absolutely nothing wrong! You would have had the same situation if had stayed home with your feet up.

You’re so right that God knew♥️. I love your faith♥️

I found out about preeclampsia from the show Downtown Abby before I got pregnant then while I was pregnant I got super swollen and had slightly high blood pressure so I went on KZfaq to look it up and I’m pretty sure that’s how I found you🥰 I ended up not having preeclampsia but I was so swollen throughout my third trimester😣 Thank you so much for putting this info out there, it helps a lot of mamas🙏🏼 I’m so grateful for God and that He was looking out for you and your sweet family💖

Love y’all ❤️

Do you think you will try for a VBAC in your next pregnancy if the option is given to you? So glad you and Quinn are safe and healthy ! A friend of mine also had severe preeclampsia and it is definitely very scary ! You don’t need to explain yourself or feel bad about going on the trip, you do the best with the knowledge you have and I’m sure you will take extra precautions in your future pregnancies. Sounds like you received great care from your OB and the doctors and nurses at the hospital ❤️

Our stories are pretty similar. Thank you for posting and spreading awareness!!

Wow you r blessed, you survived this sickness, my wife was diagnosed with preclumsia this year november third 32 weeks pregnant and passed away on the 10th same month. I'm Victor from SA

So glad you and babe are ok!! I’ve had preeclampsia with all of my pregnancies and it can be so so scary!!!

Thanks for sharing this experience 😊

With my first child, who is now age 21, I developed preeclampsia around 38 weeks. My symptoms were very similar to yours with the hurting feet. I have rheumatoid arthritis so I thought it was that and the extra weight-I gained 50 lbs. lost 30 Within the first week postpartum because I had so much fluid. BP and proteinuria indicated condition severe. Mag sulfate, bunch of other drugs to lower BP, and baby was born about 20 hours later via forceps because she was face up. Difficult recovery! Having my son years later at age 41 was a comparative breeze! Glad you and baby made it through. It’s no fun!

Thank you for this!

Thanks for all the details! Did you do anything differently when you were pregnant with Quinn or take any medications to prevent preeclampsia again?

This is off topic but that sweater is gorg! Do you mind telling us where it’s from?

Thanks for sharing! Glad everything went well. Seems like your doctor didn't explain things too well. Also, were you not offered the option of baby aspirin at the beginning of the pregnancy? My OB explained all common complications at my first appointment, esp pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes. So did the OB after my 12 week scan. Not sure why this risk wasn't mentioned at all.

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Ty I’m currently pregnant, I am going to get checked I have some of these symptoms. My 5th baby and never had these with my others. I’m currently 32 weeks and I just started these symptoms.

Hi Cara I am sorry I never heard of peeclamsia I have 3 kids It sounds so scary thanks for sharing😀

Wow!!! Thank you for thos video.. i honestly didnt know how common Pre-eclampsia is. I too had it with my 4th baby, id never had it before so this was all new to me. I felt so alone 😢. Just a little background, i was 42 when i delivered my son at 37 weeks. I had no symptoms that I knew of. No protein in urine, no high BP, no blurry vision.. Nothing.. except one day i had a bad nose bleed while asleep and another day i woke up swollen realy bad from my feet and my feet used to hurt so bad while standing, my calfs were huge and I'm a skinny legs person lol. My hands would swell on and off, I'd tell my doctor and shed say it was normal, due to pregnancy. My calves felt tight, lik3 super tigh! I was seeing two doctors at different times and none detected protein or high BP. Until one day i go for what i think is a weekly check up and my BP was 180/110. My doctor is like do you feel ok? I'm like yes! Just winded from walking up to their floor lol.I see worry on my doctors face and the MA so they say that my BP is really high and they would let me rest for 30 min and come back to re-check. She said it was still very high and was scared I'd have a seizure or stroke so i was getting induced. Well you'd think that was the end of it but it wasnt.. my birth story was as crazy and post birth even crazier. Needless to say i had post partum pre-eclampsia. GOD was really looking out for me and my baby to say the least

This is why there are routine medical visits/protocols in place. Women used to die from pregnancy and labour-related complications. It's so much safer now with the appropriate and regular medical support.

Thank God you and baby are okay. you should have listened but it was your first pregnancy and how would you know what you don’t know. I had placenta previa my 1st pregnancy and the doctor didn’t tell me although the nurse attempted to tell me but he yelled at her saying not to worry the patient. I would have rather known earlier but some doctors think not to tell you the worse part so you don’t worry yourself and bring more stress. Now you know and your def helping other women like myself, just got the diagnosis today for my 2nd pregnancy so thanks for sharing.

Hi! I have the exact same story as yours!! All the same symptoms, and terrifyingly being admitted to the hospital immediately due to my routine OB checkup gone wrong--- high bp, protein in urine (plus super swollen). After 6 days in hospital of trying to control my bp with 12 pills a day, we finally decided to have the unplanned c-section to save my life. Thank goodness my baby girl was fine through it all and was also born 33w!! 22 days in the nicu later, we are all home now. She was born June 21. God bless you. What we went through was traumatic and difficult.

So glad everything worked out. I know you will be worried the next pregnancy but at least know you are aware of what to look for. For the record, I absolutely would of flown as well. 12 hours in a car while pregnant sounds like hell, can you imagine how many times y’all would had to stop to pee. Lol. This video is going to help so many people, thanks for sharing your story. Can’t believe a year has gone by already.

Cant believe she is almost 1! I love Alys and Rosemary Beach, my parents live down there!

Thank you for this video . I’m Currently 19 weeks pregnant and your video popped up on my feed. I have always had chronic hypertension and in my pregnancy my bp is always borderline high . I am high risk and they have me taking a baby aspirin every day. I really hope I don’t develop preeclampsia . I will be paying attention to the symptoms ❤

Good Bless you I'm Christian to and I'm dealing with C ....But i had my tymus gland removed my thyroid glands removed so i hope with God help to get well ...love waching you....

Thanks for this video! I’m ten weeks pregnant and I’ll be very careful to look for signs now. My mom had preeclampsia, with my sister, and she had a similar experience to yours. She looked very swollen but the doctor said it was fine. Then it kept getting worse and she insisted on coming back in. When she got there they said she needed to be taken to the hospital immediately! I don’t really understand why they don’t just go ahead and test early!

Omg how scary is that! I agree aches pains and swelling are very common in pregnancy and if the swelling happened so gradually no wonder you have no idea. Im glad it all worked out okay x

Sending love to you and your family ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I have had colestasis, and also ignored simptoms. At the end I was induced 38+4 (that lead to emergency c section). And doctor that made the operation told me that my baby will not love 2 more days in my bally, how bad it was. Like you said, somebody watched us and save my little one. ❤❤❤❤❤ for ever greatful P.s. sorry for english

All glory to God in jesu name. Thank you for sharing this. I’m 36 weeks and I was admitted into the hospital because of constant contractions, it has since subdued but now my thighs and foot are swelling up as well as my face and neck. There are other things happening too but im trying to not get too into my head until I speak to my doc again

If you don't mind sharing. How high was your blood pressure # during pregnancy ?

So glad you’re okay as well as baby!! 💕 just wondering, when did your doctor end up diagnosing you with preeclampsia- was it at a doctors appointment or when you went into labor? I’m due with my first at the end of May and this is so helpful to know!

I have almost every symptom but no protein in my urine so they won't say it's preclamsiaa even tho I had it super bad last pregnancy

To anyone concerned about this problem, look up Dr Berg's video on preclampsia! He discusses a detailed study that shows 100mg of vitamin B1 daily can help in preventing it!

I had preeclampsia too and I had minimal symptoms too. Luckily it was a mild case at the very end of my pregnancy, so when it was discovered at 37 weeks they just had me go in straight in to the hospital to be induced. I was pretty swollen but I thought it wasn't as bad at the time because everyone gets swollen at the end and I didn't realize it was that bad until I looked at pre-pregnancy photos in hindsight. The swelling happened slowly for me too, so it was hard to notice at the time. Like you I could also feel the swelling more than I could see it, I could feel tingles in my face and hands from time to time. I didn't even think to mention that to my dr. I also started gaining like 2-3 pounds a week the last month I was pregnant which was odd because I had been gaining at a very slow rate my whole pregnancy. My dr tested me because my bp was a little higher than usual. I have white coat hypertension so it's always high at the dr's anyway. I had been testing it at home and it had been fine the whole time, and my bp was also fine while I was on continuous monitoring at the hospital but I had high protein in my urine. Thank God it was caught before it got out of control and I'm healthy and my daughter is healthy, I know it could have been a lot worse.

So glad everything turned out ok! Is there anything you would be able to do to prevent preeclampsia in your next pregnancies?

I don't think you are at fault on what happened at all. Your doctor should have explained the symptoms and risks of preeclampsia just so you were aware; even if she did not think that was happening. It is a common pregnancy complication. I am glad that you are bringing awareness to others.

Thanks for sharing ❤️

My second pregnancy continue and in having eight weeks of pregnancy I had pain in upper quadrant ribs and hips what to do plz suggest.. previous pregnancy I had preclamsia

Hi Cara I had preclampsia with my first pregnancy and it was a shock to me I went in for my regular ob apt and my BP was very high they admitted me I spent next 10 days in hospital they delivered my son by c-section on 37 weeks thankfully he didn't need NICU

I was diagnosed at 22 weeks. They wanted me to make it to 24 weeks with each child. I made it to 32 weeks. 34 with my son. Bed rest sucked but it worked. I was extremely swollen by then.

Erick how did you do with this birth? How do you feel? Do you feel differently with Cara seeing her go through birth?

Thank u for this I'm now 33 wks turning 34 soon I'm getting swelling feet and hands feel weired just how u said it im now gonna tell me midwife too just in case 🧡👐🏽 I'm a youtuber my self imma tell my experience aswell if I do have it so I can also help those who is going through what I'm on thank. U 🧡🧡🧡

yes ! i’ve had preeclampsia! I knew because of how bad my hands/wrist/feet hurt soooo bad but it was a really bad pain and headaches! i think if u just feel off always just call ur dr and ask if u can go in. I feel like they should always maybe give a BP machine to all pregnant women to check by themselves at home. I’m so glad u are ok and everything went well with ur little peanut!

I also had preeclampsia with my first daughter Abigail. And they didn’t catch it until I was 36 almost 37 weeks pregnant, and things escalated so quickly for me! Now looking back there were so many symptoms and signs of preeclampsia that I was experiencing and my doctor never thought I had it. Until one night I went to the hospital and I had gained 20lb in less than 2 weeks and my BP was super high! I feel like women need to be more aware of preeclampsia and how dangerous it can be!!! I love you and your vids and Quinn!💕

was your blood pressure high at your appointments (prior to the 30 weeks) leading up to the preeclampsia?

I developed preeclampsia at the end of my 2nd trimester i had to deliver at 36 weeks . I literally almost died . My pressure drop down excessively.