Maternal and child health is one of the major components of global health. Health disorders during
gestation may leads to various disease conditions in mother and fetus. Hypertension during pregnancy can
develop Preeclampsia and eclampsia in later stages of gestation. Incidence of preeclampsia is comparatively
higher in developing countries. In India, incidence of preeclampsia ranges between 2–10%. Prevalence
of preeclampsia is more common among rural women compare to urban women. Increased blood
pressure during gestation can affect the maternal and fetal outcomes of the pregnancy. Prompt actions
like medication, lifestyle modification, exercises and dietary changes are needed to control the disease
condition. Magnesium sulphate has significant effect on eclampsia management. It is necessary to reduce
the prevalence of preeclampsia among the pregnant women. Preeclampsia can increase the morbidity and
mortality among Mother and their fetus. Early diagnosis and management of the maternal hypertension
and eclampsia is needed to reduce the disease burden.
Keywords: Preeclampsia; Maternal Hypertension; Hypertensive disorder; Gestation, Prevention; Management.