TABLE 1. Classification of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
New onset in pregnancya
1. Preeclampsia: blood pressure at least 140 mm Hg systolic
or 90 mm Hg diastolic, with urine protein at least 300 mg in
24 h
2. Gestational hypertension: blood pressure at least 140 mm
Hg systolic or 90 mm Hg diastolic, without proteinuria or
other signs of preeclampsia
Preexisting hypertension
1. Without exacerbation
2. With superimposed preeclampsia