"Task force urges increased blood pressure screenings for pregnant women in the US"
The US Preventive Services Task Force has recommended that all pregnant individuals, especially those without a known diagnosis of a hypertensive disorder, should be screened for high blood pressure disorders such as gestational hypertension and preeclampsia throughout their pregnancy. Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy can be deadly and are on the rise in the United States, particularly affecting communities of color. The task force hopes that increased monitoring will help reduce the risk of undiagnosed or untreated hypertensive disorders among pregnant individuals. The recommendation does not include monitoring blood pressure after pregnancy, as there is currently insufficient evidence to make a recommendation for or against it.
