Antioxidants for preventing pre-eclampsia
RHL practical aspects by Boulvain M
FIRST CONTACT (PRIMARY CARE) LEVEL
The updated review found no evidence for the effectiveness of antioxidants in preventing pre-eclampsia, at least in the settings where the trials included in the review were conducted. Hence, vitamins C and/or E should not be routinely prescribed to pregnant women, unless specific diet deficiencies are identified in selected areas.
REFERRAL HOSPITAL (SECONDARY CARE) LEVEL
The above comment also applies to this level of care.
AT HOME OR IN THE COMMUNITY
The above comment also applies to care at home or in the community.
This document should be cited as: Boulvain M. Antioxidants for preventing pre-eclampsia: RHL practical aspects (last revised: 30 July 2008). The WHO Reproductive Health Library; Geneva: World Health Organization.