How: CHP is managed by closely monitoring the patient’s BP, assessing fetal
growth and for fetal distress, and frequently assessing for the development of
CHP-relatedcomplications such as preeclampsia (i.e., a condition characterized by
high blood pressure and excess protein in urine after 20 weeks gestation in a woman
who previously had normal blood pressure) and intrauterine growth restriction.
Antihypertensive medications are administered, as appropriate, and laboratory tests
may be performed. Clinicians may also provide care to the patient and newborn during
emergent delivery of the fetus