Question 1

is gestational hypertension dangerous to the baby?

Accepted Answer

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 2

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 3

what is the definition or description of: gestational hypertension?

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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 4

what is the relation of  family history of hypertension and gestational hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Develop hypertension: Having family history of hypertension or development of hypertension during pregnancy increases the risk of developing hypertension.

Question 5

what is gestational hypertension?

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BP up d/t preg: In a person who develops elevated blood pressure during pregnancy or just after pregnancy the term gestational hypertension would apply.  This is different than chronic hypertension which is BP elevation that was present before the pregnancy.  Gestational hypertension also includes diseases such as pre-eclampsia or toxemia.

Question 6

can gestational hypertension be cured?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension: Gestational hypertension occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy. It is a blood pressure of 140/90 without any protein in the urine or any biochemical abnormalities seen with pre-eclampsia. The cure for gestational hypertension is delivery of the infant. Medical intervention is not always necessary and will depend upon the gestational age of the fetus.

Question 7

what are the tests for gestational hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Serial BP's: The primary testing is measuring blod pressures multiple times at different times of the day and on multiple days.  No one BP reading can establish the diagnosis.  And, of course, the measurements met be abnormal during a pregnancy or shortly after delivery.

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

are some people more prone to getting gestational hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Gest. Hypertension: Since people who have gestational hypertension are more likely to get essential hypertension, then any person who is destined to get hypertension are at risk.  A hx of this problem in a prior pregnancy, your first pregnancy, teen pregnancy and older age pregnancy, twins, obesity, and women with diabetes are your largest risk factors for this problem.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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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