Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are the most common causes of maternal and
perinatal morbidity and mortality. They are responsible for 16% of maternal deaths in high …

The rationale and importance of folic acid supplementation during pregnancy for fetal
congenital defect prevention are accepted worldwide. Moreover, a sufficient plasma …

Leptin is secreted by the placenta and has a multi-facetted role in the regulation of functions
related to pregnancy. Metabolic disorders and insufficient homeostatic compensatory …

Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are associated with short-term
cardiac structure and function abnormalities, but later life changes are not well studied …

Differences in the quality of delivery hospital care contribute to persistent, intertwined racial
and ethnic disparities in both maternal and infant health. Despite the shared causal …

Cardiovascular disease, especially coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease, is
a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in women globally. The development of …

Women's health in physical therapy has historically focused on sexual and reproductive
health. The biological and social constructs of sex and gender, respectively, are …

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are common complications associated with
maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Insights gained from long-term …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and
peripartum cardiomyopathy, is a leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the United …

BACKGROUND Up to 30% of patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy continue to
have elevated blood pressures after delivery, often necessitating medication titration or …