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25 cze 2019 · This guideline covers diagnosing and managing hypertension (high blood pressure), including pre-eclampsia, during pregnancy, labour and birth. It also includes advice for
25 cze 2019 · Guidance. This guideline covers diagnosing and managing hypertension (high blood pressure), including pre-eclampsia, during pregnancy, labour and birth. It also includes advice for women with hypertension who wish to conceive and women who have had a pregnancy complicated by hypertension. It aims to improve care during pregnancy, labour and ...
Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy can occur in women with chronic hypertension (pre-existing hypertension). However, most hypertensive disorders that occur during pregnancy present after 20 weeks gestation. New hypertension can occur without significant proteinuria (gestational hypertension) or with significant proteinuria (pre-eclampsia).
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing hypertension (high blood pressure), including pre-eclampsia, during pregnancy, labour and birth. It also includes advice for women with hypertension who wish to conceive and women who have had a pregnancy complicated by hypertension.
Date of Summary by Trainee . 31stMay 2023 . Summary of Guidance (Max 250 words) This guideline updates and replaces NICE guideline CG107 (2010) on hypertension in pregnancy. It includes recommendations for diagnosis and management of chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia.
2.0 Objective . To ensure a consistent and systematic approach to the care and XXXXXXXX of women with chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. . 3.0 Scope . This guideline applies to all medical and midwifery staff working on the maternity unit and in community. . 4.0 Main body of the document .
Hypertension – Blood pressure of 140mmHg systolic or higher, or 90mmHg diastolic or higher. Severe hypertension – Blood pressure ≥160/110 mmHg. Chronic hypertension – Hypertension that is present before 20 weeks, or if the woman is already taking antihypertensive medication when referred to maternity services.
