High Risk Pregnancies Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) / Gestational hypertension. During pregnancy, a condition of high blood pressure leads to PIH or Gestational hypertension. It is also known as toxaemia or pre-eclampsia. Excess of protein in the urine can lead to pre-eclampsia in pregnant women. When preeclampsia gets severe, a condition of eclampsia occurs. PIH is a concern because it affects the flow of blood to different organs of a pregnant woman such as uterus, placenta, kidneys, liver and brain. Increased blood pressure, edema, nausea, blurred of vision, etc. are some of the symptoms of gestational hypertension. Your gynaecologist will guide you to conduct the necessary tests to identify gestational hypertension. These assessments are necessary to identify the condition and prevent it from getting worse. If the condition is left untreated, it can lead to seizures in the expectant mother or prove fatal for the mother and the child. Discuss gestational hypertension with our qualified gynaecologist. To Book An Appointment With Our Gynaecologist Call 020-67523071 / 9404395976