Hypertension is a common pregnancy problem though it never really gets bad enough to torment the expecting mother other than in only 2 to 3% of all pregnancy cases. Hypertension problems faces by pregnant women are classified into four categories. These are chromic hypertension, preeclampsia – eclampsia, preeclampsia superimposed on chronic hypertension and gestational hypertension. However the categories have been simplified for the better understanding of those who actually experience it. And the two predominant categories are chronic hypertension and preeclampsia.
Chronic hypertension is said to be taking place if the blood pressure of the mother exceeds 140/90 mm Hg 20 weeks before gestation begins or even before pregnancy. However, if the same happens post the gestation period or after pregnancy, preeclampsia is understood to be taking place. 5% of all pregnancies, 10% of first time pregnancies and 25% of those who already have a history of having experienced chronic hypertension, face preeclampsia. Hypertension is not fatal but it might cause the child as well as the mother to have emotional problems even after the baby is born.
Here we will discuss the reasons why hypertension is caused.
Chronic hypertension –
Chronic hypertension is essentially or mostly a result of some other identifiable underlying problem that the mother is facing. These problems could be any parenchymal disease (like polycystic kidneys), renal vascular disease (like fibromuscular dysplasia), endocrinal disease (like mineralocorticoid excess) or a disease stemming from an excessive use of oral contraceptives. 20 to 25% women who suffer from chronic hypertension develop the problem during their pregnancy stages.
Preeclampsia –
The definite reason why preeclampsia occurs is not known but in most of the cases where women do suffer form preeclampsia, is has been noticed that the problem stems from a placental dysfunction. Preeclampsia can cause the dysfunction of multiple organ systems. These organs could even be the most vital ones of the body such as the brain, the pulmonary, the renal or even the hematological systems. It is normally a endothelial damage that complicates the functioning of the mother’s body and cause her to gain too much of weight suddenly, experience edema on the face and the hands, increase her hemoglobin to more than 12g/dL or creatinine to more than 0.8 mg/dL. Histologically, the placenta usually shows in situ thrombosis and decidual vasculopathy which can have undesired effects on the baby if the utero placental blood flow decreases excessively. This might cause the baby’s heart rate to be really slow and also prevent the baby from developing wholly.
Make sure your doctor is informed the moment you feel any form of hypertension as even though it might not seem frightening, you never know what effects it is having inside of you.
Chronic hypertension is said to be taking place if the blood pressure of the mother exceeds 140/90 mm Hg 20 weeks before gestation begins or even before pregnancy. However, if the same happens post the gestation period or after pregnancy, preeclampsia is understood to be taking place. 5% of all pregnancies, 10% of first time pregnancies and 25% of those who already have a history of having experienced chronic hypertension, face preeclampsia. Hypertension is not fatal but it might cause the child as well as the mother to have emotional problems even after the baby is born.
Here we will discuss the reasons why hypertension is caused.
Chronic hypertension –
Chronic hypertension is essentially or mostly a result of some other identifiable underlying problem that the mother is facing. These problems could be any parenchymal disease (like polycystic kidneys), renal vascular disease (like fibromuscular dysplasia), endocrinal disease (like mineralocorticoid excess) or a disease stemming from an excessive use of oral contraceptives. 20 to 25% women who suffer from chronic hypertension develop the problem during their pregnancy stages.
Preeclampsia –
The definite reason why preeclampsia occurs is not known but in most of the cases where women do suffer form preeclampsia, is has been noticed that the problem stems from a placental dysfunction. Preeclampsia can cause the dysfunction of multiple organ systems. These organs could even be the most vital ones of the body such as the brain, the pulmonary, the renal or even the hematological systems. It is normally a endothelial damage that complicates the functioning of the mother’s body and cause her to gain too much of weight suddenly, experience edema on the face and the hands, increase her hemoglobin to more than 12g/dL or creatinine to more than 0.8 mg/dL. Histologically, the placenta usually shows in situ thrombosis and decidual vasculopathy which can have undesired effects on the baby if the utero placental blood flow decreases excessively. This might cause the baby’s heart rate to be really slow and also prevent the baby from developing wholly.
Make sure your doctor is informed the moment you feel any form of hypertension as even though it might not seem frightening, you never know what effects it is having inside of you.
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