Question 1

is there any treatments for gestational hypertension?

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Sort of: There is gestational hypertension (HTN) and preeclampsia, which is HTN along with proteinuria & edema of the hands/face.  In both cases the HTN usually resolves after delivery however, preeeclampsia is more serious and can be associated with poor fetal growth and can turn into eclampsia.  Decreasing activity or bedrest helps but isn't curative.

Question 2

do doctors see a lot of patients with gestational hypertension?

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Yes: It's part of the training that all obstetricians receive.

Question 3

what are the chances my gestational hypertension will continue after pregnancy?

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Most resolves: High blood pressure caused by pregnancy - gestational hypertension, preeclampsia - will resolve after pregnancy. In most cases it resolves within a few days. Other cases can take up to six weeks. If high blood pressure does not resolve then you most likely have chronic hypertension and not high blood pressure induced by pregnancy.

Question 4

is  gestational hypertension the same with preeclampsia?

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A little different: Gestational hypertension is defined as elevated blood pressure in a pregnant patient after 20 wk who does not have previously diagnosed hypertension. Preeclampsia is the same thing with other changes such as protein leaking into the urine, swelling and some blood test changes. Think of preeclampsia as a more complicated version of gestational hypertension.

Question 5

how can i treat gestational hypertension?

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Close Follow Up: Gestational hypertension is really diagnosed after you deliver and did not develop preeclampsia. So, you need to monitor your pressure at home and see your doctor who may order blood tests on you and monitoring of the fetus. Do not try and 'treat" this on your own. Blood pressure medications may decrease the numbers, but they will not prevent preeclampsia.

Question 6

is gestational hypertension dangerous to the baby?

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Needs surveillance: When a woman has high blood pressure in pregnancy, it may cause less blood to flow to the placenta. The fetus receives less of the oxygen and nutrients it needs. This can cause the growth of the fetus to slow down. 
You may need periodic BP check to make sure you dont have any complications and the baby is growing appropriately.

Question 7

what does gestational hypertension make you feel like?

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Gestational HBP: In most cases women with gestational hypertension do not have any symptoms and are usually not aware of it.  If aware a woman would complain of headaches.  The diagnosis is usually made on routine follow up with an obstetrician.

Question 8

what are the most common symptoms of gestational hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Almost none: Rarely mild headaches and pop up noises in your ear. Mostly you dont feel a thing, thats why is really important to keep your appt with your ob/gyn and have your blood pressure checked every appointment.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: gestational hypertension?

Accepted Answer

High BP at 20 wks: BP at 140/90 at 20 wks pregnancy with no other signs of  kidney involvement.  Benign condition if nothing else happens, but can worsen to serious condition of pre-eclampsia in many cases.  Needs to be monitored carefully and frequently!

Question 10

what are the factors that make it more likely to get gestational hypertension?

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Hypertension: First pregnancies, excessive weight gain, history of chronic kidney disease, chronic hypertension, auto-immune disorders, multiple pregnancies, diabetes are just some of the risk factors for the condition. If you have any of the above, it is important to be under close supervision of your obstetrician/perinatologist.

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