My experience of Magpie

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• Format Audio, Texts
• Target Audience Self-directed learning
• Duration <5 mins
• Difficulty Introductory

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‘I was really pleased to be part of such an important trial. I developed swelling at 32 weeks which grew progressively more severe until I was finally diagnosed with pre-eclampsia and admitted to hospital at 38 weeks. My baby was delivered by caesarean section and thankfully we both made a complete recovery. Pre-eclampsia is a frightening condition and I really hope the results of the trial will benefit women like me.’
Clair Giles, Magpie participant.

MRC News Release. Magnesium sulphate halves risk of eclampsia and can save lives of pregnant women. London: MRC, 31 May 2002.

Read more in:  Pre-eclampsia in pregnant women.