 Preeclampsia remains a significant cause of neonatal and maternal morbidity and mortality. This disorder is found in 5-7 of pregnancies and its incidence is increased in gravid patients with multiple gestations, chronic hypertension, renal disease, autoimmune disease, and at extremes of maternal age. It is responsible for 15 of preterm births which is accompanied by a resultant increase in neonatal morbidity and mortality. In developing countries, it is responsible for approximately 50,000 maternal deaths each year. No widespread intervention to prevent this disease has been found effective and the only effective treatment remains delivery of the fetus. 