Preeclampsia & Pregnancy Hypertension Management
Preeclampsia and pregnancy hypertension management provides specialized care for women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy or after childbirth. These conditions require careful monitoring because uncontrolled hypertension can affect the mother, placenta, and baby.
Understanding Pregnancy Hypertension
Gestational hypertension usually develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy, while preeclampsia involves high blood pressure along with signs that organs may be affected. Regular prenatal check-ups, blood pressure monitoring, urine tests, and blood investigations help doctors identify changes early.
Comprehensive Monitoring and Treatment
Management is personalized according to the mother's blood pressure, pregnancy stage, symptoms, laboratory results, and baby's growth. Care may include blood pressure monitoring, urine protein testing, blood tests, ultrasound examinations, fetal growth assessment, and pregnancy-safe medicines when required. Women with severe preeclampsia may require hospital monitoring and treatment to reduce the risk of serious complications.
Warning Signs to Know
Seek prompt medical attention for symptoms such as a persistent severe headache, blurred vision or flashing lights, sudden swelling of the face or hands, upper abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, or feeling unusually unwell. These can be warning signs of worsening preeclampsia.