The risk of high blood pressure in pregnancy is rising—and the damage can be life-changing

September 2, 2026 · 3:00 pm 1 sources

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• The risk of high blood pressure in pregnancy is rising—and the damage can be life-changing
  Scientific American · September 2, 2026 15:00
  A recent CDC analysis says that, between 2016 and 2024, the rate of high blood pressure among pregnant women rose by 73 percent