Hypertension in pregnancy is common, it occurs when the blood pressure is higher than normal. Any high blood pressure recorded during pregnancy is considered to be potentially dangerous, both to the mother and the baby. Gestational hypertension, Preeclampsia, Eclampsia and Chronic Hypertension are some of the disorders caused by hypertension during pregnancy. Dr. Harsha Reddy, , describes the various disorders that can occur due to hypertension in a pregnancy. For more information visit care.com