Medicine Baby Quiz | Can’t take medicine for high blood pressure during pregnancy?

Some mothers are diagnosed with gestational hypertension during pregnancy, and they are worried about the impact on the fetus and refuse to take medication. This is wrong. Gestational hypertension is a disease unique to pregnancy, which seriously affects the health of mother and baby, and is an important cause of increased maternal and perinatal mortality. If the blood pressure during pregnancy is ≥150/100 mmHg, drug treatment should be started. Methyldopa, beta-blockers (labetalol) and other drugs that are relatively safe for pregnant women and fetuses can be used. During the medication period, it should be noted that the medication should be taken according to the prescribed dose under the guidance of a doctor, and do not increase or decrease the dose or change the frequency of medication without authorization.