Patient's question:
I am already 29 years old this year and am still pregnant. My baby is now seven and a half months old, and I am very nervous every day, feeling sad that the birth might not go smoothly. Today, I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said I have slightly high blood pressure. I feel even sadder. I don’t know what the risks of gestational hypertension are for the fetus?Doctor's answer:
During pregnancy, if a pregnant woman experiences high blood pressure again, if it is only a mild increase in blood pressure, it won't cause much interference to the fetus. You don't need to worry too much about it. If the blood pressure is very high, and it develops into severe gestational hypertension, it may lead to preeclampsia. Preeclampsia mainly affects the pregnant woman, endangering her health, and it can also interfere with the growth and development of the fetus. Therefore, if preeclampsia reoccurs, it is essential to be hospitalized for treatment.