Blood pressure patterns during pregnancy predict later hypertension risk, study finds

Published on March 20, 2025

Women with blood pressure levels in a range considered clinically normal during pregnancy but no mid-pregnancy drop in blood pressure face an increased risk of developing hypertension in the five years after giving birth. These women — about 12% of the population studied — would not be flagged as high-risk by current medical guidelines, but the new findings could help identify them as candidates for early intervention.

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