In a prospective cohort study, Hauspurg et al1 described blood pressure trajectories during
the first 6 weeks post partum among more than 1000 women with hypertensive disorders of …

Importance Maternal morbidity and mortality are increasing in the United States, most of
which occur post partum, with significant racial disparities, particularly associated with …

Among nonpregnant women of reproductive age in the US, the prevalence of chronic
hypertension (cHTN) is approximately 9%, and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy …

We read with interest the article by Leonard et al1 in the October 2023 issue1 investigating
racial and ethnic disparities in complications among pregnant individuals with chronic …

The trends of severe maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States have increased
over the past 2 decades—an uncomfortable reality that is especially challenging for rural …

Background Racial disparities contribute to maternal morbidity in the United States.
Hypertension is associated with poor maternal outcomes, including stroke. Disparities in …

Background The incidence of cardiovascular disease among pregnant women is rising in
the United States. Data on racial disparities for the major cardiovascular events during …

Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide. 1
Our recent population-based study indicated that approximately 15% of women will …

There are approximately 4 million births annually in the US, and approximately 1 in 5 of
these births are complicated by 1 or more interrelated adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) …

Women with pregnancy-induced hypertension, defined as gestational hypertension and
preeclampsia/eclampsia, are at increased risk of long-term cardiovascular disease, but less …