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Lactation Patterns in Women with Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: An Analysis of Illinois 2012-2015 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Data.

Adriane BurgessEmily EichelmanBrittney Rhodes
Published in: Maternal and child health journal (2020)
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among women and women with a history of HDP are at increased risk for cardiovascular related morbidity and mortality. Obstetrical providers and nurses caring for this high-risk population should ensure they educate women about the increased cardiovascular risk associated with HDP and the maternal cardiovascular benefits associated with lactation in order to promote and support lactation in this population of women.
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