New Delhi, June 5 -- Hypertension or high blood pressure during and after pregnancy is a serious health issue that can impact both the mother and baby. The diagnosis of high blood pressure in pregnancy can have a profound impact on the mother and baby.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Madhu Goel, Director - Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Fortis La Femme in Delhi's GK, shared, "In today's world where lifestyle diseases are on the rise, we are seeing more patients with pregnancy and high blood pressure. When the blood pressure is more than or equal to 140 / 90 on 2 or more occasions 6 or more hours apart it is said to be high blood pressure."

She explained, "The high blood pressure can be pre existing as in it was already high when th...