{"id":45581,"date":"2021-07-09T09:00:10","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T01:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=45581"},"modified":"2022-04-18T10:41:58","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T02:41:58","slug":"hypertension-in-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/hypertension-in-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Hypertension In Pregnancy: An Overview Of The 4 Types, Symptoms, Risks, And How To Manage Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that high blood pressure, or <\/span>hypertension, in pregnancy<\/span> is one of the most common medical problems an expecting mother can face? It is also referred to as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), and this condition is defined as blood pressure that is at least 130\/80 mm Hg or higher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On a global scale, it is a <\/span>leading cause of maternal and perinatal mortality<\/span><\/a>. However, with the right steps taken to manage hypertension, it won\u2019t be necessarily dangerous for mother and baby. But first, it\u2019s important to get to know the types of hypertension conditions there are, along with the symptoms, risk factors, and proper way to manage them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Types Of <\/span>Hypertension Conditions In Pregnancy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Chronic Hypertension<\/span><\/h3>\n

A woman has chronic hypertension if she has pre-existing hypertension before she gets pregnant, or if it is detected 20 weeks before pregnancy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Preeclampsia-Eclampsia\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

If hypertension is detected after 20 weeks of pregnancy, along with proteinuria (excess protein in urine) or other signs of organ damage, then it is classified as preeclampsia. The damage to organs can include the liver, kidneys, blood, or brain. If left untreated, preeclampsia can lead to a seizure attack or convulsive phase of the disorder, otherwise known as eclampsia. This can subsequently cause serious complications that can be fatal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chronic Hypertension With Superimposed Preeclampsia\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

A woman who has hypertension pre-pregnancy can develop worsening high blood pressure and experience signs of preeclampsia during pregnancy. This may include protein in the urine and other hypertension-related complications.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gestational Hypertension\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

A woman is diagnosed with gestational hypertension when high blood pressure is detected after 20 weeks of pregnancy. That said, there are no accompanying signs of preeclampsia such as proteinuria or other signs of organ damage.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are The Symptoms Of <\/span>Hypertension In Pregnancy<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Without a <\/span>blood pressure monitor<\/span><\/a>, it will be hard to detect pre-existing chronic hypertension due to the minimal symptoms it has. That said, you can identify other preeclampsia symptoms at home or the clinic, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n