{"id":5082,"date":"2024-11-02T20:31:30","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T03:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/?p=5082"},"modified":"2024-12-10T03:49:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T03:49:34","slug":"hmn-how-to-prevent-and-treat-gestational-hypertension-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-how-to-prevent-and-treat-gestational-hypertension-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"HMN: How to prevent and treat gestational hypertension in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<br \/>Do you know:  How to prevent and treat gestational hypertension in 2025<\/p>\n<p>\n                                    The complications of high blood pressure during pregnancy range from uncomfortable to life-threatening, but you can take steps to prevent and manage this condition                                <\/p>\n<div id=\"main-content\">\n<div id=\"post-intro\">\n<div id=\"takeaways\">\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>High blood pressure during pregnancy can cause serious complications for both mother and child, but early detection, aggressive management, and close monitoring can prevent these.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Normal blood pressure changes during pregnancy are common, but gestational hypertension, defined as a new onset of hypertension after 20 weeks of pregnancy, requires medical attention and possible treatment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Preventative measures for high blood pressure in pregnancy include regular monitoring, a healthy diet, exercise, and stress reduction, with the goal of maintaining a healthy blood pressure throughout pregnancy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Treatment options for high blood pressure during pregnancy may include diet modification, exercise, medication, and in some cases, early delivery, with the focus on ensuring the health and safety of both mother and the baby.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<div class=\"anchorLinks\">\n<div class=\"mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"dropdownLists\">\n<div class=\"dropdownBtn\"><span class=\"listsIcon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/union.svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label><\/label><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"downArrow\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/dropDownArrow.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining a healthy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood pressure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a key marker of overall health, and one of the most important vital signs monitored at each pregnancy visit. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can cause serious health problems in people when they are not pregnant\u2014and complications in both the mother and child when it occurs during pregnancy. Hypertensive complications range from more frequent monitoring and medication to life-threatening for both the mother and baby. Complications can be prevented when high blood pressure is detected, aggressively managed, and closely monitored.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-high-blood-pressure-during-pregnancy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What causes high blood pressure during pregnancy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood pressure changes during pregnancy are normal. Most pregnant women experience a lower blood pressure than usual during their second trimester. This is because during the first trimester pregnant woman make 50% more blood (to help feed the fetus) than when they are not pregnant. Due to this increase in blood volume and dilation of blood vessels, pregnant women may feel lightheaded and tired. Of course, pregnant women may also feel tired because of the work of growing a fetus. Blood pressure may slightly increase during their third trimester.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a bit of an uptick is normal at the end of pregnancy, when blood pressure is high, it needs to be managed. The reason for pregnancy-induced hypertension is that \u201cblood volume increases during pregnancy,\u201d explains <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lindemannmd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alan Lindemann<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, an obstetrician and maternal mortality expert. \u201cIf arteries don\u2019t expand to adjust for the additional volume, blood pressure goes up.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normal blood pressure when not pregnant is lower than 120\/80 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mmHg<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/bloodpressure\/about.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Normal blood pressure for pregnant women<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can vary from individual to individual, usually from 90\/60 to 130\/80.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Variations in blood pressure can be attributed to stress levels, age, and medical history\u2014but measurements should always be below 140\/90. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gestational hypertension is a diagnosis of new onset of hypertension (meaning a systolic blood pressure \u2265140 and\/or diastolic blood pressure \u226590) at more than 20 weeks pregnant. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To diagnose gestational hypertension, blood pressure must be elevated at least four hours apart on two or more occasions.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If a woman has elevated blood pressure before 20 weeks gestation, then it is considered that hypertension is a pre-existing condition, not related to pregnancy.\u00a0 Many women do not have medical care when not pregnant and are often unaware of their elevated blood pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Normal<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;120\/80 mmHg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue with healthy diet and exercise<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Elevated<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systolic 120-129 mmHg <\/span><b>and <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diastolic &lt;80 mmHg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See your physician. Avoid salt. Continue with healthy exercise and home blood pressure monitoring. Schedule more frequent physician visits, maternal lab, and fetal monitoring.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stage 1 hypertension<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systolic 130-139 mmHg <\/span><b>or <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diastolic 80-89 mmHg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See your physician. Use home blood pressure monitoring. Avoid salt. Schedule more frequent physician visits, maternal lab work, fetal ultrasounds and fetal testing (biophysical profile BPP and nonstress test NST).\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Gestational hypertension<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systolic 140+ mmHg <\/span><b>and\/or <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diastolic 90+ mmHg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See your physician. You may need to take medications, change diet, have more frequent physician visits, maternal lab work, fetal ultrasounds, and have fetal testing (BPP and NST). You also may need induction of labor.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Severe gestational hypertension<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systolic 160+ mmHg <\/span><b>and\/or <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diastolic 110+ mmHg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See your physician. You will need medications. Frequent maternal lab testing, fetal ultrasounds and fetal testing (BPP and NST) will be performed. May need hospital admission, bed rest, and early fetal delivery.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acog.org\/womens-health\/faqs\/preeclampsia-and-high-blood-pressure-during-pregnancy#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible causes of and risk factors for high blood pressure during pregnancy include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-existing chronic hypertension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertension in a previous pregnancy\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of preeclampsia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress (or PTSD<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic kidney disease<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes (including gestational diabetes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patient\u2019s age younger than 18 or older than 40<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying multiples (twins, triplets, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive weight gain or obesity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family history of gestational hypertension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Race<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-pregnancy-complications-can-high-blood-pressure-cause\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What pregnancy complications can high blood pressure cause?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, hypertension in pregnancy causes several serious complications. \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure during pregnancy can affect the amount of oxygen and nutrients the baby receives, which can affect how the baby grows,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drcindyduke.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cindy M. Duke, MD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an OB-GYN and a clinical assistant professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine. Additionally, it stresses maternal blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart disease or stroke in mothers. Gestational hypertension can cause\u2026\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Induction: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most women want to go into labor naturally, but when high blood pressure is present, uncontrolled, or threatening either of their lives, doctors often induce labor or perform a cesarean section to resolve the condition and save one or both patients.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Preeclampsia: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This medical condition is when the mother has high blood pressure and elevated protein in urine. It can cause maternal organ damage and is most common after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Untreated preeclampsia can cause serious complications including HELLP syndrome (<\/span><b>h<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emolysis, <\/span><b>e<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">levated <\/span><b>l<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iver enzymes, and <\/span><b>l<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ow <\/span><b>p<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">latelet count), which damages red blood cells and interferes with blood clotting, or death to mother and\/or child. Preeclampsia can occur within 6 weeks after delivery. Symptoms of preeclampsia include severe headache, nausea, altered mental status, vomiting, upper right belly pain, and general malaise. Call your prenatal care provider immediately if you develop any signs of preeclampsia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eclampsia: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Untreated or uncontrolled preeclampsia can progress to eclampsia and cause dangerous seizures in patients that did not have previous seizure conditions. It can be fatal to mother and\/or baby.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Placental abruption: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A placental abruption is when <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">part of the placenta, an organ that develops during pregnancy to supply nutrients and oxygen to the fetus, separates from the wall of the uterus before delivery. This often causes heavy internal or external bleeding in the mother. Subsequent decrease in blood flow to the baby causes a decrease in both oxygen and nutrients for the fetus. Placental abruption can be fatal in both mother and baby unless it is quickly diagnosed and emergently treated with delivery of the fetus and the placenta. Signs include profuse vaginal bleeding or abrupt severe abdominal and back pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stroke: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the blood pressure is not brought under control, you can have a stroke,\u201d warns Dr. Lindermann. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes stroke occurs after uncontrolled preeclampsia or eclampsia. A stroke is when the mother\u2019s brain does not receive blood and oxygen. This deficit of nutrients can be fatal in the short term or cause lifelong disability.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Preterm birth: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going into labor before a fetus reaches 37 weeks gestation can be dangerous<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the baby as the fetal lungs may be immature or if fetal growth is impaired. . Babies born preterm may have a low birth weight and a more difficult time feeding and thriving. This results in expensive, longer hospital stays and possibly other health issues going forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stillbirth: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tragically, a complication of hypertension can be fetal death.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Death: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertension is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8109548\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">second leading cause of maternal deaths<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the U.S. The pregnant woman can die. Women with pregnancy-related hypertension can die even with prompt diagnosis, accurate treatment, and close monitoring.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"signs-of-high-blood-pressure-during-pregnancy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs of high blood pressure during pregnancy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure is called \u201cthe silent killer\u201d because often there are no symptoms, however, signs and symptoms of high blood pressure and accompanying conditions include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney problems, such as excess protein seen on urinalysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver problems, like increased liver enzymes seen on blood work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreased levels of platelets in blood\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate to severe headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nosebleeds\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in vision, such as loss of vision, blurred vision, and light sensitivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluid in the lungs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain in the upper belly, often under the ribs on the right side<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cUnfortunately, high blood pressure can happen without feeling any abnormal symptoms,\u201d says Dr. Duke, so it\u2019s especially important to keep up with prenatal appointments and obtain lab work as ordered to better make your medical team aware of impending problems. The goal is to make sure you and your fetus are healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-prevent-high-blood-pressure-during-pregnancy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to prevent high blood pressure during pregnancy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood pressure is relative,\u201d Dr. Lindermann says, \u201cThere needs to be a baseline for comparison,\u201d so it\u2019s a good idea to have a sense of your usual blood pressure when you are not pregnant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"regular-monitoring\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular monitoring<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent high blood pressure complications during pregnancy, the best course of action is to have your blood pressure monitored regularly at prenatal visits, and as recommended by your healthcare professional. Dr. Lindermann even suggests his patients take a blood pressure reading daily and seek medical assistance if there is a large increase. If you are at higher risk of hypertension, ask your provider about more frequent monitoring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"healthy-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy diet<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health-promoting behaviors that help keep blood pressure normal include eating a healthy diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some foods known to elevate blood pressure are those with saturated and trans fat, fried foods, fast food, canned, frozen, and processed foods, deli and cured meats, and salty snacks. In addition, you should limit caffeine and soda. Alcohol is prohibited during pregnancy as it can cause birth defects and lifelong fetal issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"exercise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise temporarily elevates your heart rate and therefore your blood pressure, but this is healthy. Maintaining an exercise routine is a good way to keep a healthy blood pressure over time. Many people enjoy prenatal yoga, which is a gentle form of exercise that helps strengthen the changing pregnant body while also promoting relaxation and, therefore, helping lower blood pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b> <\/b><b>How exercise affects your blood pressure<\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"stress-reduction\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress reduction<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress reduction, via yoga or other meditative or relaxing practices, will also help prevent gestational hypertension. Cutting back on work or other high stressors might be necessary, especially as the due date approaches and the natural stress on the body increases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-lower-blood-pressure-during-pregnancy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to lower blood pressure during pregnancy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once diagnosed with high blood pressure, it\u2019s very important to follow your healthcare provider\u2019s guidance closely. Be aware of your body, watch for concerning symptoms and adopt healthy behaviors. To decrease your blood pressure during pregnancy, many of the same strategies can help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"healthy-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy diet<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If blood pressure is a concern during pregnancy, you may benefit from modifying your diet temporarily or permanently. \u201cEating a balanced diet and low salt intake can help reduce blood pressure,\u201d says Dr. Duke. While you may have pregnancy cravings for certain foods, your health is of the utmost concern. Moderation is key.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"exercise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of exercise, Dr. Duke recommends s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">taying active and doing some type of physical activity daily, such as walking or swimming. Again, exercise that balances healthy heart activity and relaxation is important for your health while pregnant and after, when recovery and life-long health are vital as well. Most providers no longer suggest bed rest as a treatment for hypertension.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"medication\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure in pregnancy most always needs to be controlled with medications, but some medications are not safe for pregnant women or their fetuses. The blood pressure medications most often prescribed for pregnant hypertensive women include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your healthcare provider might also have you take daily <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low-dose aspirin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Always give your medical provider your full health history including all medications and supplements to avoid negative drug interactions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-have-a-successful-pregnancy-with-high-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you have a successful pregnancy with high blood pressure?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gestational hypertension is fairly common, occurring in about 10% of pregnancies, and medical professionals are used to catching and treating it early. \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though high blood pressure during pregnancy can cause complications, most women monitored and treated have successful pregnancies and deliveries,\u201d Dr. Duke says. 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