Postpartum preeclampsia occurs within 48 hours of giving birth (however, sometimes postpartum preeclampsia can occur up to 6 weeks or more after giving birth, and is called late postpartum preeclampsia).

Pregnancy can cause a number of health problems, and most of these changes will disappear after the baby is born. However, some conditions become more serious, including preeclampsia. Postpartum preeclampsia can lead to seizures and other complications in the mother.