Preeclampsia: Origin, Characteristics and Effects on Mother and Baby

Preeclampsia (PE) is a serious pregnancy complication characterized by new-onset hypertension and signs of maternal organ dysfunction, often accompanied by placental abnormalities and systemic endothelial dysfunction. PE is associated with adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes and confers an increased long-term risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disease for both mother and offspring. This prospective observational cohort study aims to establish a longitudinal pregnancy and birth cohort of women diagnosed with preeclampsia. Pregnant women with a clinical diagnosis of PE according to current obstetric guidelines will be recruited at their initial presentation either in the in- or outpatient clinic or in the delivery ward, respectively and followed through late pregnancy, delivery, and early postpartum. Participants will undergo study visits during pregnancy, sample collection at deli