The provided text discusses Gestational Hypertension, a condition that can occur during pregnancy, leading to various complications for both the mother and fetus. **Symptoms:** * Increased blood pressure * Protein in urine (to diagnose gestational hypertension or preeclampsia) * Edema (swelling) * Sudden weight gain * Visual changes such as blurred or double vision * Nausea, vomiting * Right-sided upper abdominal pain or pain around the stomach * Urinating small amounts * Changes in liver or kidney function tests **Diagnosis:** * Blood pressure measurement * Urine testing to rule out preeclampsia * Assessment of edema * Frequent weight measurements * Liver and kidney function tests to rule out preeclampsia * Blood clotting tests to rule out preeclampsia **Treatment:** * Bedrest, either at home or in the hospital * Hospitalization (if necessary) * Magnesium sulfate (or other antihypertensive medications for gestational hypertension if blood pressure readings are in the severe range) * Fetal monitoring (including fetal movement counting, nonstress testing, biophysical profile, and Doppler flow studies) * Continued laboratory testing of urine and blood * Medications called corticosteroids to mature the lungs of the fetus **Prevention:** * Early identification of women at risk for gestational hypertension * Education about warning symptoms * Regular prenatal care to monitor blood pressure and detect any changes early