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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 can I expect during prenatal visits?
During pregnancy, you'll see your health care provider often. Your weight and blood pressure will be checked at every visit, and you might need frequent blood and urine tests.
Your health care provider will closely monitor your baby's health, as well. Frequent ultrasounds might be used to track your baby's growth and development. Fetal heart rate monitoring might be used to evaluate your baby's well-being. Your health care provider might also recommend monitoring your baby's daily movements.
