Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension

symptoms
1. weight gain
2. Swelling
3. Flashes of light or dots before the eyes
4. blurring of vision
5. headache
6. Decreased urine output
Gestational hypertension, also referred to sometimes as pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is a condition of high blood pressure during pregnancy. Gestational hypertension can lead to a serious condition called preeclampsia (also sometimes referred to as toxemia). Hypertension during pregnancy affects about 6-8% of all pregnant women.
types of hypertension during pregnancy
1. Chronic Hypertension
2. Gestational Hypertension
3. Preeclampsia
Who is at risk for Gestational Hypertension
1. first-time mom
2. Women whose sisters and mothers had PIH
3. Muti-parity
4. Women who had high blood pressure or kidney disease prior to pregnancy
How do I know if I have Gestational Hypertension?
1. checkup
  1. blood pressure
  2. urine levels
  3. blood tests
2. other tests
  1. kidney function
  2. blood-clotting functions
  3. ultrasound
  4. Doppler scan
How can I prevent Gestational Hypertension
1. Use salt as needed for taste
2. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day
3. Increase the amount of protein you take in and decrease the amount of fried foods and junk food you eat
4. rest
5. Exercise regularly
6. Elevate your feet
7. Avoid drinking alcohol
8. Avoid beverages containing caffeine
9. take prescribed medicine and additional supplements
How is Gestational Hypertension treated?
1. close to your due date
  1. Deliver baby ASAP
2. mild hypertension and your baby has not reached full development
  1. Rest
  2. Increase prenatal checkups
  3. Consume less salt
  4. Drink 8 glasses of water a day
3. severe hypertension
  1. blood pressure medication

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