Is it dangerous for pregnant women with hypertension to give birth?
Mar 02, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Pregnant women with high blood pressure usually face risks during childbirth. Compared to normal pregnant women, those with hypertension are at greater risk, as the circulatory burden on the body increases after pregnancy, leading to unstable blood pressure levels. During pregnancy, they may develop symptoms of preeclampsia or severe preeclampsia, which can cause upper abdominal pain, pulmonary edema, anemia, elevated jaundice, blurred vision, heart failure, and other complications.
Childbirth for pregnant women with hypertension is generally risky.
Pregnant women with high blood pressure face greater risks compared to those with normal blood pressure. After conception, the circulatory system undergoes increased strain, leading to unstable blood pressure levels. During pregnancy, complications such as preeclampsia or severe preeclampsia may occur, potentially causing upper abdominal pain, pulmonary edema, anemia, elevated jaundice, blurred vision, and heart failure.
In the later stages of pregnancy, blood pressure often rises further and can damage organs such as blood vessels, the heart, and kidneys. Symptoms may include loss of consciousness, muscle spasms, convulsions, muscle rigidity, proteinuria, vomiting, nausea, dizziness, and swelling, all of which can seriously affect the mother's health and even endanger her life.
When a pregnant woman has hypertension and develops preeclampsia, her body's oxygen supply may become insufficient, leading to fetal hypoxia, fetal distress, or even intrauterine fetal death. Preeclampsia in early pregnancy may result in miscarriage, while in late pregnancy it may lead to premature delivery.
It is recommended that pregnant women undergo regular prenatal checkups and consistently monitor their health condition and blood pressure levels.
