Sara McGinnis experienced a fatal stroke due to eclampsia during her second pregnancy, highlighting the dangers of high blood pressure in expecting mothers. Recent studies show the rates of maternal high blood pressure have doubled since 2007, leading to an increase in maternal mortality. Black and Indigenous people are at higher risk. Effective monitoring and treatment guidelines have been implemented to address this issue. Mary Collins, another mother, was diagnosed with preeclampsia during her pregnancy and had to undergo an emergency delivery. More monitoring and early intervention are needed to prevent maternal deaths associated with high blood pressure in pregnancy.
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Deadly High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Is on the Rise
