What specific bloodwork should be done postpartum?

[angelical]

A recent thread on the "Ask the Experience" forum brought this question to mind...

I know after my pregnancy, my family doctor ran a bunch of blood work and, besides high triglycerides, he assured me that everything was "just fine". However, I would like to know what full range of blood work you suggest for a woman after preeclampsia (and HELLP - in my case).

I don't want to miss anything, just because I didn't know to ask and my doc didn't think of it (he's no expert in pree!)

Thanks!
Sharel

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Sharel O'Connell
Local coordinator for Pittsburgh area
'Parents of Preemies' co-moderator
Survivor of Preeclampsia, HELLP Syndome, & preemie parenting
Future adoptive mom

Aaron (28 weeker, 5/2/02)
Kevin - DH

[expert on call]

There is no accepted work-up.

I will usually assess:

Blood pressure - generally using JNC-7 criteria for treatment
130/80

screen for diabetes

24 hour urine for creatinine clearance and proteinuria
proteinuria is a strong predictor of preeclampsia

thrombophilia screen

ANA - for autoimmune disease

thyroid function tests

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