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• Preventing Preeclampsia in Women With Chronic Hypertension Lowers Death Risk: Study

  February 5, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals that, while women with chronic hypertension face an increased risk of preeclampsia, if the condition can be prevented their risk of maternal health problems was the same as other healthy women.

• Hypertension During Pregnancy Linked to Later Development of Neurological Disorders in Mothers: Study

  January 3, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Women diagnosed with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy have a greater risk of developing adult-onset neurological conditions years after they have given birth.

• Surrogate Mothers Face Increased Risks of Hypertension, Bleeding and Preterm Birth: Study

  October 4, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests that surrogate mothers may face a higher risk of pregnancy and birth related complications than women in other types of fertility treatment, but researchers do not yet understand why.

• More U.S. Women Going Through Pregnancy Without Prenatal Care: CDC

  August 21, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A potential consequence of the repeal of Roe v. Wade may be that an increasing percentage of pregnant women are going without prenatal care.

• Chronic Hypertension During Pregnancy Has Doubled in Recent Years: Study

  June 20, 2024

  Grace Muller

  Concerns about pregnancy side effects of prescription medications may contributing to about 40% of pregnant women with hypertension not receiving drug treatments.

• Pregnancy Complications Lead to Higher Risk of Heart Problems in Children: Study

  February 15, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that children born to mothers who suffered pregnancy complications, like hypertension and gestational diabetes, face an increased risk of heart problems later in life.

• Preeclampsia May Increase Risk of Blood Clots, Embolism During Pregnancy

  December 1, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  A new study warns that preeclampsia side effects can lead to life-threatening blood clots and the risk of pulmonary embolism, diabetes and other chronic health conditions.

• Task Force Calls for More Research into Effective Pregnancy Hypertension Screening

  September 20, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A task force of health experts called for more research and a reliance in current standards of care when screening pregnant women for high blood pressure-related health risks.

• FDA Approves of New Blood Test To Detect Preeclampsia in Pregnant Women

  July 5, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new test approved by the FDA could help predict which pregnany women will develop preeclampsia, a life-threatening condition linked to pregnancy hypertension.

• Maternal Deaths in Hospitals Are Declining, But Severe Birth Complications Are on the Rise: Study

  June 27, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A federal study finds that while maternal death rates in U.S. hospitals are declining, many new mothers face severe complications and death after being discharged.