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Study: Controlling Pregnancy Blood Pressure Reduces Complications

1/15/2026

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A study in BMC Medicine shows that controlling blood pressure during pregnancy improves outcomes.
A 10-point rise in systolic blood pressure is linked to complications such as preterm delivery and gestational diabetes.
The study analyzed data from more than 1 million European women.
Researchers urge further studies to identify effective treatments for maternal blood pressure, given that about 1 in 10 pregnant women are affected.

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A study in BMC Medicine shows that controlling blood pressure during pregnancy improves outcomes.
A 10-point rise in systolic blood pressure is linked to complications such as preterm delivery and gestational diabetes.
The study analyzed data from more than 1 million European women.
Researchers urge further studies to identify effective treatments for maternal blood pressure, given that about 1 in 10 pregnant women are affected.