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  • Blood pressure measurement and adverse pregnancy outcomes

    Blood pressure measurement and adverse pregnancy outcomes

    A recent paper published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology used Southampton Women’s Survey data to explore whether a current definition of high blood pressure in pregnancy is appropriate. 3003 SWS mothers had at least three blood pressure measurements taken in pregnancy. Associations were explored with pregnancy and birth outcomes: development of pre-eclampsia,…