Hypertension In Pregnancy :
Hypertension in pregnancy is defined by increased blood pressure in pregnancy women. Hypertension in pregnancy is characterized by the blood pressure of the pregnant woman being greater than or equal to 140/90 mm Hg. This condition is classified into various types such as gestational hypertension, chronic hypertension, and preeclampsia. Chronic hypertension is observed before pregnancy or in the initial stages of pregnancy before twenty weeks and gestational hypertension begins after twenty weeks of pregnancy and ends after the baby is born. Preeclampsia occurs only in the second half of pregnancy, usually after twenty weeks of pregnancy. The presenting complains of hypertension during pregnancy are headaches, sudden weight gain, swelling, changes in vision, urinating only a little bit at a time, nausea or vomiting and pain in the abdomen. The preventive measures to be taken to prevent this condition are eating a healthy diet, avoiding smoking and alcohol containing beverages, maintaining a healthy weight, practicing yoga, walking, riding a bicycle, and getting plenty of rest.












