Abstract:During pregnancy, women undergo several physiological body changes. However, there are some pathologies that can interfere in this period. In Brazil, the main cause of maternal mortality stems from hypertensive disorders. The increased blood pressure gestational period may be due to a preexisting chronic hypertension or Gestational hypertension. Therefore, the hypertension during pregnancy may evolve to preeclampsia, eclampsia or HELLP Syndrome. Each of these disorders has consequences for the mother and the f… Show more
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