How does Pregnancy - Induced Hypertension Hurt Me and My Baby?

Pregnancy - induced hypertension (PIH) can prevent the placenta from having sufficient blood. If the placenta doesn't have adequate blood, the baby has not enough oxygen and food. Finally, the baby will have low birth weight.

In addition, pregnancy - induced hypertension can have serious condition for both mother and the baby in their womb. For the mother, Pregnancy - induced hypertension can cause convulsive phase, kidney and liver problems, blood clotting, encephalopathy, Vasospasms (the contracting and relaxing of your blood vessels) leading to severe ischemia or hemorrhage, and early delivery.



For the baby, pregnancy-induced hypertension can cause the placenta from receiving enough blood or placental abruption. Placental abruption refers to the process of the placenta tearing away from the uterus, causing bleeding and complications for mother and baby which can cause the baby to have low birth weight.

It is also one of the leading causes of premature births and the difficulties that can accompany them, including learning disabilities, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and hearing and vision problems.These are the reasons of the importance to have regular checkup with your doctor concerning the risks of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH).