Postpartum preeclampsia can strike up to 8 weeks after delivery. May 20, 2014— -- Sarah Hughes had a great pregnancy and a normal delivery with her second child, Hayley, in October 2010, but five ...
Preeclampsia-related swelling tends to be sudden and often occurs with other symptoms. In contrast, typical swelling in pregnancy tends to be gradual and usually only affects the legs and feet.