Posted from Wikipedia.Org and Medicine.Net (Arguably not the best sources in the world, but sufficient to give you a picture of what was going on):
HELLP syndrome: A syndrome featuring a combination of "H" for hemolysis (breakage of red blood cells), "EL" for elevated liver enzymes, and "LP" for low platelet count (an essential blood clotting element).
Its incidence is reported as 0.2-0.6% of all pregnancies. HELLP usually begins during the third trimester, and usually in Caucasian women over the age of 25.
Common symptoms in women with the HELLP syndrome include a general feeling of feeling unwell (malaise), nausea and/or vomiting, and pain in the upper abdomen. Patients who present symptoms of HELLP can be misdiagnosed in the early stages, increasing the risk of liver failure and morbidity.
The platelet count has been found to be moderately predictive of severity: under 50,000/mm3 is class I (severe), between 50,000 and 100,000 is class II (moderately severe) and >100,000 is class III (mild). Kristin’s count was 69,000 and sinking. This was THE indicator they had to get Halle out.
The first order of treatment of HELLP syndrome is management of the blood clotting issues. If the HELLP syndrome develops at or after 34 weeks of gestation or if the fetus' lungs are mature or mother's health is in jeopardy, urgent delivery is the treatment.
After delivery, the mother's status is monitored closely. The HELLP syndrome can be complicated by liver rupture, anemia, bleeding, and death.
As Andrew Wommack frequently says, "The first report is not the last report." Praying that the manifestation of Kristin's & Halle's healing will fill your mouths with laughter & your hearts with rejoicing. I am the Lord your Healer. Joy and peace to you on your faith journey. Diane Lee, a friend of the Rishers in Camden.
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