High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy: An Introduction
Blood pressure (
hypertension) is a measure of the pressure inside your blood vessels -- both while the heart is beating and while it is relaxed -- so, of course,
high blood pressure occurs when the pressure within your blood vessels is too high. This is also known as hypertension.
Women can develop high blood pressure during pregnancy, as can women who are not pregnant. However, women who are pregnant can develop a couple of different types of high blood pressure and their effects can differ.
Types of High Blood Pressure
Women may experience several different types of high blood pressure during pregnancy. These include:
Causes of High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
- Brain
- Kidneys
- Retina
- Liver
- Placenta.