"Hypertension is the most common medical problem in pregnancy, complicating up to 15% of pregnancies and accounting for about a quarter of all antenatal admissions in the UK.Women with hypertension in pregnancy have a higher risk of complications such as:Abruptio placentae.Cerebrovascular accident.Disseminated intravascular coagulation.The fetus has an increased risk of:Intrauterine growth restrict" . . . .