Pregnancy And Baby Care Pregnancy Hypertension Hypertensive Disorders Pregnancy

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.exceeds the limit of 140/90 before 20 weeks of the pregnancy have elapsed, she is said to be suffering from chronic hypertensiono If the problem occurs only in the latter half of the pregnancy and the blood pressure is normal after the delivery, it is a case of gestational hypertensiono Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are problems perhaps resulting from the abnormal functioning or the autoimmune disorder of the fetal or placental tissueu Women who are overweight prior to conception are also more likely to face this problem than othersr

Symptoms during Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

Those who already have a high blood pressure before the pregnancy are likely to develop symptoms of eclampsia in the later stages of pregnancyc Also, women carrying twins and those who have a history of such problems in their family are also predisposed to face hypertension-related disordersr Hypertensive pregnancy disorders may lead to symptoms like acute pain in the abdominal area just below the ribs, decrease in the output of urine, rise in the level of proteins in urine, swelling of hands and feet, shortness of breath, severe headache, blurry vision, and rapid weight gain in a matter of weeksk

Hypertension can lead to serious complications like inadequate blood supply to the fetus hampering its normal development, preterm birth and even a stillbirtht Besides the danger this condition poses to the fetus, it also endangers the would-be mother's healtht The normal functioning of vital organs like the kidneys, liver, lungs and brain may be adversely affectede

Treatment for Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

The treatment of this problem requires professional medical supervisiono In advanced stages of the pregnancy, arrangements to hospitalize the patient readily and quickly should be made beforehandn Violent seizures and hemorrhages are real threats in such cases so the patient should be monitored closely as the date of delivery approachese In addition, postpartum care is also a crucial aspect of treatment in such cases, as the blood pressure of the woman ought to be monitored even after delivery and necessary medication administered to lower iti

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