Why blood pressure during pregnancy matters so much, especially for Black women

High blood pressure during pregnancy is a serious concern for any woman. In addition to posing a threat to the health of the mother and baby, disorders such as preeclampsia are early warning signs that a woman could develop heart disease later in life. But Black women need to pay extra attention to those disorders, said Dr. Rachel M. Bond, a cardiologist who is system director of women's heart health at Dignity Health in Chandler, Arizona.