Preeclampsia (high blood pressure that develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy or right after your pregnancy) If it is not treated, preeclampsia can threaten the health of both the mother and baby. Fortunately, preeclampsia is easily found during routine prenatal care visits. Also, close monitoring can help moms with it to stay healthy and deliver healthy babies.
Having high blood pressure during pregnancy (gestational hypertension) doesn’t necessarily mean you have preeclampsia. High blood pressure is only one symptom of preeclampsia. You may have several other possible warning signs, including:
- Swelling in the legs, face, and hands
- Sudden weight gain, or gaining 2 or more pounds in a week
- Headaches that don’t go away or are severe
- Double or blurred vision, or seeing flashing lights
- Sensitivity to light
- Pain in the upper right abdomen
- Dizziness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Another possible sign of preeclampsia is having protein in your urine.
If you are pregnant and notice any of these symptoms, you should talk with your healthcare provider.
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