‘RHOA’ Star Kenya Moore Reveals She’s Giving Birth Early Because Of Preeclampsia

Kenya Moore is going through something both exciting and scary right now. The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star revealed on Instagram that she’ll be giving birth to Baby Daly soon — and early. Unfortunately it’s because she’s suffering from preeclampsia, a complication of pregnancy that can become dangerous. Click through the gallery for all the info.

‘RHOA’ Star Kenya Moore Reveals She’s Giving Birth Early Because Of Preeclampsia

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Kenya, 47, wrote in her Story, "Tests confirmed I do have preeclampsia today. I will have to deliver #babydaly early but I’m being closely monitored to determine when. Thank you for all your love and well wishes."

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Last week, the reality star posted a photo of her swollen feet on Instagram. She explained the photo, writing, "I made fun of my swollen feet at @cynthiabailey10 party. Next day my tests came back for possible preeclampsia."

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"I gained 17 lbs in ONE week due to severe swelling and water retention, high blood pressure, and excess protein in urine. This is NOT normal!" she continued. Preeclampsia is most common in black women. Even Beyoncé had it, which led her to deliver Sir and Rumi via c-section.

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"I took more tests. Baby is fine but if they come back higher #babydaly will have to come same day," she said, before urging other pregnant women to keep going to their doctor. According to what she said, she could be giving birth as soon as today.

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Kenya recently celebrated her over-the-top baby shower. Hopefully, mommy and baby will be home and healthy very soon.

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Well wishes for Kenya? Leave them in the comments!

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Kenya, 47, wrote in her Story, "Tests confirmed I do have preeclampsia today. I will have to deliver #babydaly early but I’m being closely monitored to determine when. Thank you for all your love and well wishes."

Photo credit: Instagram

Last week, the reality star posted a photo of her swollen feet on Instagram. She explained the photo, writing, "I made fun of my swollen feet at @cynthiabailey10 party. Next day my tests came back for possible preeclampsia."

"I gained 17 lbs in ONE week due to severe swelling and water retention, high blood pressure, and excess protein in urine. This is NOT normal!" she continued. Preeclampsia is most common in black women. Even Beyoncé had it, which led her to deliver Sir and Rumi via c-section.

"I took more tests. Baby is fine but if they come back higher #babydaly will have to come same day," she said, before urging other pregnant women to keep going to their doctor. According to what she said, she could be giving birth as soon as today.

Kenya recently celebrated her over-the-top baby shower. Hopefully, mommy and baby will be home and healthy very soon.

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Well wishes for Kenya? Leave them in the comments!

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