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High Stakes: Understanding Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

High Stakes: Understanding Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

Update: 2025-08-01
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High blood pressure in pregnancy isn't just a number—it can signal serious complications that put both mom and baby at risk. In this episode, we unpack the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and chronic hypertension. We'll discuss how these conditions are diagnosed, why they matter, and how they're managed to protect both maternal and fetal health. Whether you're a parent-to-be, a birth worker, or just curious, this episode gives you the essential info you need—straight from an OB/GYN and a pediatrician.

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High Stakes: Understanding Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

High Stakes: Understanding Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

Renda K. Knapp, MD & Rachel Schultz, DO