Some literatures explain that severe hypertension,
which occurs both during pregnancy and after birth,
should be treated. Methyldopa should be avoided after birth due to a risk of post-natal depression.
The common first-line agents are atenolol,
nifedipin or ACE Inhibitor whenever other antihypertensive agents are necessary.
Antihypertensive treatment for preeclampsia lasts for approximately 2 weeks;
while for gestational hypertension, it lasts less than a week.