What is hypertension in pregnancy❓ 

 Hypertension: high blood pressure ⬆ 

 Gestational hypertension: develops during pregnancy and resolves after giving birth 🤰

 Pre-eclampsia: new hypertension after the 20th week of pregnancy 🤰

 Also affects other parts of the body 

What are the symptoms of hypertension in pregnancy❓ 

 None ❌ 

 Pre-eclampsia 

 Severe headaches 

 Problems with vision (blurring, flashing light, etc.) 👁

 Tummy pain 😖

 Vomiting 🤮

 Breathlessness 

 Sudden swelling of face, hands or feet 

How do you diagnose hypertension in pregnancy❓ 

 Blood pressure checked regularly by the midwife/ doctor 

 Urine sample (pre-eclampsia) 💧

How do you treat hypertension in pregnancy❓ 

 Aspirin 💊

 If pre-eclampsia: 

 Induction of birth/ caesarian section 

 Magnesium sulphate 

Why should I worry about hypertension in pregnancy❓ 

 Severe hypertension/ pre-eclampsia:  

 Seizures 

 Blood clotting problems 

 Increased chance of stillbirth ⬆