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second trimester
third trimester
early labor
Evaluation
downs syndrome
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1) childbirth options
2) pain control
3) labor process
4) fetal monitoring
5) induced labor
6) episiotomy
7) forceps
8) cesarean section
specialist
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postpartum
breastfeeding diet
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vaginal bleeding
prenatal diet
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Complications
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breech delivery
gestational diabetes
high blood pressure
miscarriage
morning sickness
placenta previa
placental abruption
preeclampsia
premature labor
Anatomy
Physiology
step 1 ovulation
step 2 fertilization
step 3 implantation
step 4 embryo growth
step 5 hormones
step 6 first trimester
step 7 second trimester
step 8 third trimester
step 9 labor and delivery
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Pregnancy Complications: High Blood Pressure
A less common cause of high blood pressure is pregnancy-induced hypertension. This is a form of high blood pressure that develops during pregnancy.

Facts about hypertension in pregnancy:
  • Pregnant women with a blood pressure over 135/80 should notify the doctor.
  • A blood pressure that is over 140/90 is too high.
  • High blood pressure in pregnancy is linked to preeclampsia.
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Last Updated: Jul 10, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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