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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, during pregnancy poses significant risks to both mother and baby. This comprehensive guide explores the different types of hypertension in pregnancy, including gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia. It provides essential tips for managing blood pressure before, during, and after pregnancy, emphasizing regular prenatal care, a healthy diet, exercise, and medication when necessary. By following these guidelines, expectant mothers can improve their health and the well-being of their unborn child.

A new study suggests that pregnant Latinas may reduce their risk of preeclampsia, a dangerous type of high blood pressure, by consuming a diet based on cultural food preferences rather than U.S. government benchmarks. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, found that a combination of vegetables, fruits, and healthy oils, such as olive oil, was linked to lower rates of preeclampsia compared to the Healthy Eating Index-2015. Researchers also found that a combination of solid fats, refined grains, and cheese was associated with higher rates of preeclampsia. The findings highlight the importance of considering cultural factors when developing dietary recommendations for pregnant Latinas.

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has found that a diet based on cultural food preferences, rather than U.S. government benchmarks, is more likely to help ward off preeclampsia, a dangerous type of high blood pressure during pregnancy. The study, conducted by researchers at the USC Keck School of Medicine, found that a combination of solid fats, refined grains, and cheese was linked to higher rates of preeclampsia among a group of low-income Latinas in Los Angeles. In contrast, women who ate vegetables, fruits, and meals made with healthy oils were less likely to develop the illness. The study suggests that dietary recommendations for pregnant Latinas should incorporate more foods from their culture.

A recent study by researchers at USC Keck School of Medicine has found that a combination of solid fats, refined grains, and cheese is linked to higher rates of preeclampsia among low-income Latinas in Los Angeles, while those who ate vegetables, fruits, and meals made with healthy oils were less likely to develop the illness. The study suggests that dietary recommendations for pregnant Latinas should incorporate more foods from their culture, as they showed a stronger correlation with lower rates of preeclampsia than the Healthy Eating Index-2015.