. "However, if hypertension is severe, if there are other conditions such as diabetes, or if preeclampsia develops along with chronic hypertension, risks are much greater for mother and baby.Risks of severe chronic hypertension in pregnancy may include:Blood pressure increasingHeart failureBleeding in the brainKidney failurePlacental abruption (early detachment of the placenta from the uterus)Risks t" . . .