What is gestational hypertension?
Gestational hypertension is high blood pressure (140/90 or higher) that occurs in the late trimester of pregnancy (after 20 weeks).
High blood pressure during pregnancy is not desirable and must be monitored and managed - otherwise, health problems are expected in both the mother and the fetus.
Statistically, gestational hypertension occurs in 6-8% of pregnant women.
It differs from other types of high blood pressure in that the gestational form appears only during pregnancy and disappears after delivery.
High blood pressure during pregnancy is expected under the following circumstances:
- The age of the pregnant woman (under 20 years and over 40 years);
- You had gestational hypertension in a previous pregnancy;
- A family history of gestational hypertension;
- A history of diabetes or gestational diabetes in the pregnant woman;
- You have an immune system disorder, such as lupus;
- You have kidney disease;
- You are expecting twins.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4497-gestational-hypertension
