At around 38 weeks in my last pregnancy I developed pregnancy induced hypertension (not pre-eclampsia). I had to be induced the next day due to my blood pressure skyrocketing even while on bedrest. I was just wondering what the chances are of me getting it again, and if it would happen around the same timeframe.

My doctor said the chances of me getting it again are slim, but I know that if you’ve had pre-eclampsia your chances of getting it the next pregnancy are greater. So yes i’m confused. Can anyone help me out here?

The likelihood of recurrence for PIH is based on:
1. How early you get it (the earlier you have it the first time, the more likely it is to return ..)
2. How bad was the control
3. Association with proteinuria or growth restriction (too small a baby)
4. Association with other organ involvement
5. Your age (higher if you are too young or too old)
6. Your order of pregnancy (higher for first)
7. Family history - more likely if your mom / dad has hypertension

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