Some women will develop chronic hypertension when they are towards the end of their pregnancy. This can cause difficulties with the pregnancy and if this is left untreated, it can have serious consequences. You will need to monitor your blood pressure when pregnant to make sure both you and the baby are safe. If you already suffer from chronic hypertension and want to become pregnant then you should talk to your doctor first.

There are actually three different types of hypertension, pregnancy-induced hypertension, secondary hypertension and essential hypertension. Chronic hypertension is most likely linked through family history and genetics though secondary hypertension can be caused by many things including kidney disease, narrowing of the arteries and adrenal tumors.

To treat secondary hypertension you will need to treat the cause in order to cure the hypertension. If you suffer from this and want to become pregnant, you should treat the hypertension before getting pregnant. Most women that develop chronic hypertension during pregnancy will get it during the third trimester. This can greatly increase your chance of having a stroke.

Another serious health issue when you have chronic hypertension and are pregnant is superimposed preeclampsia. Thus, preeclampsia can lead to organ damage, more specifically liver issues, bleeding and kidney failure. Currently there is no known treatment for superimposed preeclampsia. To ensure that the mother and baby are safe premature delivery must be done.

Many times doctors will prescribe medication for chronic hypertension. However, this medication cannot be taken when pregnant. You should avoid the following medications when pregnant: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers and aldosterone receptor blockers.

Chronic hypertension in pregnancy women is generally only for a short time as it will go away after the pregnancy. Make sure your blood pressure is monitored regularly when pregnant to avoid any complications or issues.