• Increase in blood pressure
• Headache
• Vision is blurred or other vision changes are experienced
• More than normal increase in weight
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Passing very little urine

Although there are no known causes, the following might increase the risk of gestational hypertension:

• Having had gestational hypertension with the previous delivery
• Being diabetic
• Kidney problem
• When the mother is less than 20 years or more than 40 years
• Having twins or more

• Premature or low birth weight babies
• Blood flow to the baby is reduced
• Possible kidney damage
• The mother has a possibility of becoming a hypertensive after the pregnancy
• Possibility of preeclampsia and eclampsia

• Checking blood pressure
• Urine analysis
• Tests to check functioning of liver and kidney
• Swollen feet

Treatment depends on the symptoms. Options include:

• Regular checking of blood pressure
• Various scans to make sure the baby is alright
• Sometimes, medication like corticosteroids is prescribed

Preparing for the pregnancy by maintaining ideal weight will help in prevention. The mother should make sure she eats healthy food and works out actively. Not missing any appointments with the doctor will help in early detection.