Hypertension is killing pregnant mothers. Blood pressure monitoring can help.
Hypertensive disorders with onset during pregnancies are among the leading causes of maternal and infant mortality and morbidity in the U.S. and can have far-reaching consequences for the long-term health of the mother and child.
In Dr. Jerome Adams’ recent Call to Action to recognize and address hypertension control as a public health priority, the former Surgeon General referenced the success of health care …
Hypertension is killing pregnant mothers. Blood pressure monitoring can help.




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