Sara McGinnis, nine months pregnant, experienced severe symptoms treated as normal, tragically culminating in a fatal stroke due to undiagnosed eclampsia, highlighting urgent need for awareness.
Maternal hypertension rates have doubled since 2007, indicating rising health risks among pregnant women; however, improving detection alone isn't sufficient as maternal mortality rates continue to climb.
Recent adjustments in treatment thresholds by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists aim to address high blood pressure in pregnancy, with some improvements noted in specific states.
Though training for best practices in maternal care has been initiated, the challenge lies in effectively applying these standards consistently in hospitals to prevent maternal deaths.
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