What treatments work for high blood pressure during pregnancy and pre-eclampsia?
Pre-eclampsia is an illness that happens only in pregnancy. It usually starts with high blood pressure. Pre-eclampsia can be so mild that you feel fine. But it can get severe enough to make you and your baby very ill. If you are pregnant, finding out that you have high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia can be frightening. But there are treatments that can help keep you well. And if you are at risk for pre-eclampsia, there are also treatments that can help prevent it. You can get some of these treatments over the counter. But always check with your doctor before you start taking anything new when you are pregnant. Your doctor can tell you if it is safe for you and your baby.
