Hypertension is one of the most common complications during pregnancy. Increased maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, It is a sign of an underlying pathology that may be pre- existing or appears for the first time during pregnancy. Hypertension in pregnancy is a known risk factor for increased cardiovascular risk for both the mother and her offspring. It usually causes a small rise in blood pressure, but some women develop severe hypertension and may be at risk for more serious complications later in pregnancy, like preeclampsia. During pregnancy, your provider checks your blood pressure and urine at every prenatal visit.
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