Question 1

i'm confused please help me learn about pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Pre-eclampsia: Preeclampsia is defined as high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine after 20 weeks of pregnancy in a woman who previously had normal blood pressure. Even a slight increase in blood pressure may be a sign of preeclampsia. Left untreated, preeclampsia can lead to serious complications for both you and your baby. If you have preeclampsia, the only cure is delivery. The cause is unknown!

Question 2

does pregnancy-induced hypertension cause premature deliveries?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Women with hypertensive complications of pregnancy have a higher chance of being delivered early because of problems their hypertension is causing them and/or their babies.  Some hypertensive problems cannot be prevented, like preeclampsia.  Chronic high blood pressure can be controlled or prevented by losing weight, reducing stress and daily exercise.

Question 3

does my weight have an impact on pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Certainly, there are risk factors identified for pih (pregnancy-induced hypertension).  Women at higher risk for developing pih are teens, african-american women, and those struggling with obesity.

Question 4

what are the complications associated with pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Small babies: Pregnancy-induced hypertension (pih) has several risks associated with it.  Because of decreased blood blow to the uterus babies can be small or have low amniotic fluid levels, this increases their risk of distress.  Placental abruption or stroke can occur if blood pressures are very high.  Pih is also a risk factor for developing pre-eclampsia or eclampsia.

Question 5

how do doctors diagnose pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure: A blood pressure over 140/90 with or without edema, excessive sudden weight gain, lab abnormalities, headache not relieved by tylenol, (acetaminophen) upper abdominal pain, vision disturbances, seizure or stroke.  The most important sign is elevated blood pressure.

Question 6

what are the treatments for pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Ultimate, Delivery: Once blood pressure starts to rise, bedrest and occassional BP lowering meds may buy time for the baby to mature but the only "cure" is delivery of the baby.  Sometimes the bloodpressure goes up so fast and so severe immediate delivery is the only option.  A medicine called magnesium sulfide is given to prevent mother from having a siezure.

Question 7

how do i deal with pregnancy induced  hypertension after having eclampsia  during my first child delivery?  she is carrying another pregnancy now .

Accepted Answer

Let OB know: Today's technology is good at handling pregnancy induced hypertension, but clearly having eclampsia during your first pregnancy puts you at huge risk for the second child. Letting your OB know, making all appointments, following advice closely, and letting the OB know of any fluctuations in your condition will help the most. Also complying with any special instructions, and taking meds correctly.

Question 8

does pregnancy-induced hypertension cause hellp syndrome?

Accepted Answer

No: Pih includes both gestational hypertension, which is a benign condition where the woman's blood pressure increases slightly without the associated proteinuria, edema or lab abnormalities found in pre-eclampsia.  Hellp syndrome is a variant of severe pre-eclampsia characterized by hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low-platelets.  Blood pressure may be high as well.

Question 9

what does a headache from pregnancy induced hypertension feel like?

Accepted Answer

Headache : Just like headache with pressure or throbbing.

Question 10

how does a biophysical profile help pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't: A biophysical profile (bpp) is not performed to help gestational hypertensive disorders, but to assess fetal well being.  The bpp is an evaluation for signs of uteroplacental insufficiency, a complication of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.  If there are signs of deterioration in the fetal status, early delivery may be indicated.

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