Pregnancy Complication Rates Doubled in U.S. In Recent Years: Study
High blood pressure and heart disease are seen as possible contributors to increasing pregnancy complication rates in the U.S.
High blood pressure and heart disease are seen as possible contributors to increasing pregnancy complication rates in the U.S.
The rise in hypertensive disorders syncs with increases in obesity, diabetes, and an increase in pregnancies among older women, but are mostly preventable with better access to quality healthcare.
Giving pregnant women hypertension treatment before it becomes severe may lead to better pregnancy outcomes, researchers found.
New research finds 86% of pregnant women should be prescribed low-dose aspirin.