All obstetricians and gynecologists have been trained as a basic part of their training to recognize and treat preeclampsia. On the other hand, if the preeclampsia does develop to one of its more severe forms, HELLP syndrome or any of the additional complications such as eclampsia, severe brain edema or swelling, heart that can be affected with the high blood pressure these patients can develop strokes that can have very serious illnesses and that may be the time that a specialist, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist can become involved in helping to manage the broader spectrum of conditions with this disorder.