Should gestational hypertension immediately cease early pregnancy?

Patient's question:

Pregnancy with gestational hypertension, discovered at 30 weeks, hospitalized continuously until 34 weeks, taking nifedipine tablets three times a day, one tablet each time, blood pressure 130-150/90-110, swelling in hands, feet, and calves, no protein in urine. Should early pregnancy be terminated immediately? Concerned help: Can you wait until 36 weeks for a C-section?

Doctor's answer:

Suffering from gestational hypertension, treatment should be carried out under the guidance of the attending physician through diet, rest, and the coordinated use of antihypertensive medications. Based on the child's growth and development and the adult's physical condition, the attending physician adopts a targeted treatment plan.
In daily life with gestational hypertension, maintain an optimistic attitude, follow a balanced diet, pay attention to rest, and avoid mental stress. Blood pressure can be regulated through medication. Closely monitor the condition of both the fetus and the adult, and the attending physician will provide timely screening plans.

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