Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDPs) are a group of complications marked by high blood pressure, including chronic hypertension—where elevated blood pressure is present before pregnancy or before 20 weeks—and gestational hypertension, which arises after 20 weeks. These conditions raise the risk of serious health problems or death for both mothers and babies. HDPs are also linked to premature birth, neonatal intensive care admission, and increased infant mortality.
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