Pregnancy Podcast

Hypertension and the Hidden Risk Beyond Your Blood Pressure Checks

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Nov 16, 2025
Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy pose serious risks to both mother and baby. From chronic hypertension to preeclampsia, understanding these conditions is crucial for safe prenatal care. Symptoms like severe headaches, vision changes, and abdominal pain are warning signs not to ignore. The discussion also highlights the importance of careful monitoring postpartum, as risks can continue after delivery. With recommendations on preventive measures like low-dose aspirin, this episode is filled with essential insights for expecting mothers.
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Hypertension Is More Than A Number

  • Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal and perinatal mortality worldwide.
  • They can stress the mother's heart and kidneys and reduce placental blood flow, harming the baby.
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Pregnancy Reshapes The Cardiovascular System

  • Pregnancy causes major cardiovascular changes like a 45% blood volume increase and higher heart rate.
  • Hormonal vein dilation typically lowers blood pressure early, then raises it in the third trimester and postpartum.
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Different Types And Diagnosis Criteria

  • Hypertensive disorders include chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, and preeclampsia with varying timing and tests.
  • Preeclampsia requires new-onset hypertension after 20 weeks plus proteinuria or other organ dysfunction.
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