It usually occurs in the second trimester and is characterized by high blood pressure levels and large amounts of protein in the urine. (pregnancy-info.net)
It, simultaneously, stimulates circulation to the heart tissues, thereby helping to prevent the damage caused by high blood pressure. (yogicwayoflife.com)
If your pregnancy was complicated by high blood pressure, diabetes or premature labor, you should wait a year between pregnancies. (aoafamily.com)