Abstract

Gestational hypertension and preeclampsia are major causes of an array of adverse maternal & foetal outcome. Even though previous history is the strongest risk factor among multigravida, the incidence of preeclampsia is on raise with life style changes. High prepregnancy BMI and increase in the BMI between pregnancies contribute significantly to an adverse outcome. Birth interval is more is usually associated with increase in maternal age and more chance for maternal weight gain. Prior preterm delivery is also known to increase the risk of preeclampsia/ gestational hypertension in women with & without preeclampsia in previous pregnancy. Increase in maternal age and exorbitant gestational weight gain are known to increase the risk of preeclampsia. This prospective observational study was conducted to determine the incidence of primary gestational hypertension/ preeclampsia in multigravida & to delineate its risk factors.

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