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High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Surged 73% in Just Eight Years

High blood pressure among pregnant women in the US jumped 73% between 2016 and 2024, with one in 10 pregnant women now affected, according to new CDC data. Hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia and gestational hypertension are leading causes of pregnancy-related death and can trigger preterm birth, stillbirth, and organ failure, while also raising mothers’ lifetime risk of heart disease.