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Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension

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GuidelinesGestational Hypertension: No Severe FeaturesDescription General measures Medicine treatment Referral O13 DESCRIPTION Hypertension occurring for the first time at ≥ 20 weeks' gestation with no proteinuria. GENERAL MEASURES May be managed without admission < 38 weeks' gestation, provided no proteinuria. Review the following on a weekly basis: BP weight urine analysis height of fundus (every two weeks) foetal heart rate and movements Educa
GuidelinesGestational Hypertension: With Severe FeaturesO13 Management is the same as for treatment of pre-eclampsia with severe features – See Pre-eclampsia . Click here to access the pdf . Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Primary Healthcare, 2025-9_Version 1.0_26 March 2026 Chapter 6: Obstetrics and Gynaecology_6.4.2.3 Gestational Hypertension: With Severe Features