Gestational Hypertension Treatment WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Gestational Hypertension Treatment
Treatment for gestational hypertension depends on when the condition is diagnosed, and the severity of symptoms. Some treatment options include: observation, bed rest, medications, a salt-free diet, more frequent prenatal visits, and early delivery (after 36 weeks).1 If gestational hypertension is mild and develops at 37 weeks or above, it may be recommended to stay a night or two in the hospital. If mother and baby are both doing fine, they will be sent home on some degree of bed rest.2 If severe high blood pressure develops which is 160/110 or over, the mother will be given medication and hospitalized until the birth of the baby. If 34 weeks or above, a cesarean may be performed.2 Testing and very close monitoring of the fetus is needed to ensure its well-being. These tests include: monitoring the fetal heart rate, ultrasound to observe fetal growth, and observation of blood flow through the umbilical cord.3
Fast Facts:
- It is recommended to test your baby’s well being by doing fetal kick counts.2
- The goal of treatment is to prevent the condition from getting worse, and to prevent further complications to mother and fetus.3
- Gestational hypertension, depending on severity, is also called toxemia or preeclampsia.3
- If delivery of the baby is the only option, corticosteroids will be given to help mature the lungs before birth.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ eMedTV: Gestational Hypertension: Treatment Options
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 BabyCenter: Gestational Hypertension (Pregnancy Induced Hypertension): How is Gestational Hypertension Managed?
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 StayWell (via Healthline): Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH)
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Andrea B
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Gestational Hypertension Treatments, Gestational hypertension treating
- Last update: May 27, 2009
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