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Pregnancy Hypertension: Protecting Maternal and Child health Through Consistent Control
Zurich, Switzerland – September 23, 2025 - Controlling high blood pressure before, during, and after pregnancy is critical to preventing serious cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications for both mothers and their children, according to new research highlighted in a cardiology review. Maintaining blood pressure below 140/90 mmHg is the primary goal for expectant mothers.
Worldwide, hypertension-related complications contribute to 16 percent of perinatal maternal deaths. In Brazil, this figure rises to a concerning 22 percent, underscoring the urgent need for improved hypertension management in pregnancy. These statistics emphasize the potentially life-threatening consequences of uncontrolled blood pressure during this critical period.
