Chronic hypertension and risk of preterm delivery: National Longitudinal Study of Adolescents to Adult Health.

Erin Delker Gretchen BandoliYvette LaCoursiereKaren FerranLinda GalloEyal OrenSheila GahaganGladys A RamosMatthew Allison

Published in: Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology (2022)

We observed greater risk of preterm delivery among women with higher pre-pregnancy BP. Women with stage I hypertension during pregnancy may benefit from increased BP monitoring. Additional studies on the utility of foetal surveillance in this group are warranted.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
blood pressure
gestational age
public health
low birth weight
young adults
healthcare
physical activity
mental health
preterm infants
quality improvement
case control
pregnancy outcomes