Deadly high blood pressure during pregnancy is on the rise

Medical experts are trying to stem the tide.

A woman holds her baby on a shoulder — As of August, Mary Collins and daughter Rory were both still recovering after Collins experienced severe high blood pressure in her pregnancy, which led to Rory’s premature delivery. The condition, called preeclampsia, can damage a mother’s organs and slow the baby’s growth. (Thom Bridge/KFF Health News/TNS)

By Tribune News Service | Tribune News Service

UPDATED: September 27, 2024 at 10:54 AM PDT

The overall maternal mortality rate in the U.S. is climbing, with high blood pressure one of the leading causes.

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Originally Published: September 27, 2024 at 10:51 AM PDT

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