Hypertensive disorders and edema

Pregnancy-induced hypertension (which usually occurs after the 28th week gestation) and preeclampsia are two hypertensive disorders that occur during pregnancy. Although there are no nutrition interventions for these disorders, treatment (e.g., bed rest, medications) may have nutrition-related implications. (August 2006) For more information, see Module 4, Medical Nutrition Therapy for Specific Conditions.