Gestational Hypertension Guideline-OB6
This document is a guideline on the management of gestational hypertension, which is a type of high blood pressure that occurs during pregnancy. It provides definitions of hypertension and severe hypertension, as well as risk factors for gestational hypertension. The document outlines the management approach for different levels of blood pressure, including pharmacological treatment and monitoring of the mother and fetus. It also discusses the timing of delivery and postnatal monitoring. The document concludes with a section on antihypertensive medications and their use during breastfeeding. The reference for this document is the NICE guideline on hypertension in pregnancy.
