Pregnancy Problem Returns – High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure during pregnancy can haunt women years later. Once they hit the age of 40, the women who’d had high blood pressure during their pregnancy faced several threats to their health.

If you’re thinking about getting pregnant and you already have high blood pressure, getting it under control now can protect you and your baby. Cutting back on salt, losing weight, and getting regular exercise can help. And while you’re pregnant, make sure to see your doctor regularly. If you develop high blood pressure, work together to manage it.

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