22nd June 2026

A 38-year-old lady with a history of essential hypertension has come to her GP to discuss getting pregnant.

A 38-year-old lady with a history of essential hypertension has come to her GP to discuss getting pregnant. She has no other past medical history and has had one pregnancy in the past with no complications. She currently takes ramipril 2.5mg OD. Her blood pressure in the clinic today is 135/85 mmHg.

Please select the most appropriate management plan for this patient.

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.