Pregnancy and Health Care

Women with high BMI are more likely to suffer high blood pressure and diabetes during pregnancy. They are also more likely to experience difficulties during childbirth. Their babies may also have serious health problems.

Gestational hypertension (high blood pressure): Gestational hypertension occurs when the pregnant woman has a sudden increase in blood pressure during the second half of pregnancy. Health care professionals can detect this problem during the regular checks of blood pressure.

If the pregnant woman has high blood pressure medication and may need more frequent checks in the weeks before delivery. Gestational hypertension usually disappears after birth. High blood pressure during pregnancy can be a sign of preeclampsia.

Preeclampsia and eclampsia: Pre-eclampsia is a potentially serious disease characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine. If left untreated, can become a rare condition called eclampsia threatening. Eclampsia can cause seizures and in some cases, coma. Fortunately, eclampsia is rare in women who receive regular prenatal care.

After delivery, women with preeclampsia may be to stay in hospital longer than usual. It is for women’s safety and your baby. To learn more about risk factors for preeclampsia, see Fact Sheet High blood pressure during pregnancy.

Pregnant women should pay attention to these warning signals:

* Headaches
* Vision problems
* Rapid weight gain
* Swelling of hands and face
* Pain in the right upper abdomen

Gestational diabetes: Gestational diabetes occurs when the system of the pregnant woman has trouble controlling your blood glucose (sugar) in the body. Glucose is the main source of energy in the body. If glucose levels are too high, you may cause serious health problems for you and your baby.

Of 100 pregnant, 3-5 with gestational diabetes. If it disappears once the baby is born, more than half of women will have diabetes later in life.

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