A type of high blood pressure related to pregnancy is becoming more common. The condition, known as gestational hypertension, has seen a significant increase in frequency. According to a new report, the rate of gestational hypertension rose by 73% between 2016 and 2024.

More than one in ten women who gave birth in 2024 experienced this condition. The report was published by the US National Center for Health Statistics on July 29.

Further details on the condition, its risks, and prevention are available, including an explanation from an expert in wellness, Dr. Leana W.