High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy: Can It Lead to Future Hypertension?

High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

Introduction High blood pressure during pregnancy, known as gestational hypertension or preeclampsia, can have lasting effects on a woman’s cardiovascular health. Many women wonder if high blood pressure in late pregnancy increases the risk of future hypertension. The answer is yes—pregnancy-related hypertension can lead to chronic high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases later in … Read more