Higher maternal blood pressure increases the risk of pregnancy complications, study concludes

Helping women to keep their blood pressure at normal levels could reduce their risk of experiencing pregnancy complications, ...
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Maternal deaths caused by chronic hypertension continue to rise

Chronic hypertension is contributing substantially to maternal deaths in the United States, with particular risk among Black women, according to new research from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical ...
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Prenatal maternal stressors linked to higher blood pressure during first year after birth, study shows

Psychosocial stress during pregnancy could lead to higher blood pressure during the first year postpartum according to new research. Psychosocial stress during pregnancy could lead to higher blood ...
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Study shows treating preexisting high blood pressure in pregnancy improves maternal and fetal outcomes

But a new study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine provides evidence that treating mild chronic hypertension with medications is beneficial and safe for the mom and baby. The ...
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Maternal diet may raise hypertension risk in children – Study

A team of Nigerian researchers has uncovered how maternal diet can influence the risk of hypertension in children, highlighting the critical role of nutrition during pregnancy in shaping future health ...