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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 should I do to prepare for pregnancy?
If you have high blood pressure, schedule a preconception appointment with the health care provider who'll handle your pregnancy. Also meet with other members of your health care team, such as your family doctor or cardiologist. They'll evaluate how well you're managing your high blood pressure and consider treatment changes you might need to make before pregnancy.
If you're overweight, your health care provider might recommend losing the excess pounds before you try to conceive.
