22nd June 2026

A 41-year-old lady is 10 weeks pregnant and is being reviewed in the obstetric clinic.

A 41-year-old lady is 10 weeks pregnant and is being reviewed in the obstetric clinic. This is her first pregnancy. She has no significant past medical history apart from a body mass index (BMI) of 35 kg/m2. She is being counselled on the risks of pre-eclampsia. What advice is appropriate about pre-eclampsia in her category?

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