High BP / Diabetes / Thyroid in Pregnancy

High blood pressure (hypertension) during pregnancy can pose significant risks to both the mother and the baby. There are several types of hypertensive disorders that can occur in pregnancy, including chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, and preeclampsia.

• Chronic Hypertension: High blood pressure that existed before pregnancy or is diagnosed before 20 weeks of gestation.
• Gestational Hypertension: High blood pressure that develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy without the presence of protein in the urine or other signs of organ damage.
• Preeclampsia: A serious condition that typically occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, often the kidneys or liver