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High blood pressure and pregnancy: Know the facts
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What are the types of high blood pressure during pregnancy?
Why is high blood pressure a problem during pregnancy?
How will I know if I develop hypertension during pregnancy?
How will I know if I develop preeclampsia?
Is it safe to take blood pressure medication during pregnancy?
What should I do to prepare for pregnancy?
What can I expect during prenatal visits?
What can I do to reduce the risk of complications?
What about labor and delivery?
Will I be able to breast-feed my baby?
What about labor and delivery?
Your health care provider might suggest inducing labor before your due date to avoid complications. The timing of your induction is based both on how well-controlled your blood pressure is, whether you have end-stage organ damage, and whether your baby has complications, such as intrauterine growth restriction due to your hypertension.
If you have preeclampsia with severe features, you might be given medication during labor to help prevent seizures.
