PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION

Types

Gestational hypertension

This develops after the twentieth week of pregnancy. It often resolves after delivery and the most common problem is induced labor. When identified earlier than 30 weeks, there’s a risk that it will lead to preeclampsia.

Chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia

This is one other variant of chronic hypertension where a woman has hypertension before she turns pregnant. There may be protein in her urine or more problems as her pregnancy progresses.

Symptoms

Symptoms of pregnancy-induced hypertension comprise the following:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Palpitations
• Leg swelling, in the case of preeclampsia
• Difficulty in breathing

Diagnosis

There are lots of ways by which you can monitor your blood pressure while being pregnant. These may include a blood pressure monitor that you can purchase from a pharmacy or medical supply store.

For the most correct readings, take your blood pressure day-to-day. Take it while you are seated. Use the same arm.

Inform your health care provider instantly when you have frequent high blood pressure readings that are 4 hours apart, or symptoms of high blood pressure.

Medications/Treatment

Methyldopa and labetalol are medicines which are safe for use to control blood pressure in pregnancy.

Talk to your health practitioner about regulating your blood pressure levels if you develop hypertension while being pregnant.

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