High blood pressure during pregnancy is serious and can endanger the life and well-being of both you and your baby. The condition, also known as maternal hypertension, affects nearly 15 percent of all ...

A new Ohio University study has found that women who have high blood pressure before becoming pregnant are more likely to ...

High blood pressure in pregnancy is common and often silent, which is why those routine BP checks at every visit really matter. There are different types – chronic, gestational, and preeclampsia – and ...

Women with blood-pressure levels in a range considered clinically normal during pregnancy, and who have no drop in blood pressure in the middle of pregnancy, face an increased risk of developing ...

Doctors should measure blood pressure frequently throughout a person's pregnancy to screen for hypertensive disorders regardless of symptoms, according to draft guidelines from the U.S. Preventive ...

Pregnancy is a time of significant change and anticipation, bringing joy and excitement for the arrival of a new life. However, it also comes with its share of health concerns that require careful ...

Doctors say there are concrete steps people can take to lower their risk. Rates of high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between 2008-2021, but only 60% were treated for it, according to a new ...

Women with higher levels of essential minerals circulating in their blood during pregnancy, particularly copper and manganese, along with vitamin B12, had a lower risk of developing high blood ...

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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force warned of a rise in hypertensive disorders among pregnant women, particularly women of color. By Roni Caryn Rabin Health care providers must check pregnant ...

KALISPELL, Mont. — Sara McGinnis was pregnant with her second child and something felt off. Her body was swollen. She was tired and dizzy. Partner logo This story also ran on NPR. It can be ...