Pregnancy-Induced
Hypertension
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDPs) are a common pregnancy and postpartum complication, and a leading cause of maternal mortality in the United States.
At Babyscripts, we envision a world in which maternal death is eliminated. We’re committed to providing the technology and tools that enable seamless collaboration between moms, their doctors, health systems, and payers to make that vision a reality.
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
16%
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are a common pregnancy and postpartum complication, affecting more than 16% of women.
2x
Black women of childbearing age are more than twice as likely to suffer from hypertension than their white peers.
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Detection and Intervention of Postpartum Hypertension
Postpartum hypertension is a particularly dangerous condition, as it can affect women with no prior diagnosis of hypertension or historic issues with blood pressure.
Sarah didn’t meet her provider’s criteria for Babyscripts’ remote monitoring because she didn’t have a hypertensive diagnosis, but her care team looked at her elevated BP readings and decided she would be a good candidate for the solution anyway.
It was a small decision that made a huge difference for Sarah.
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Blood Pressure Whitepaper
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Hypertension Research
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends blood pressure monitoring in the prenatal period and up to 6 weeks following childbirth to manage the risks associated with chronic hypertension and gestational hypertension; including preeclampsia, eclampsia, preterm birth, hemorrhage, and other complications. View published research utilizing the Babyscripts solution.
Babyscripts remote patient monitoring solution can increase postpartum blood pressure ascertainment within 10 days of discharge for patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
How the Babyscripts remote patient monitoring solution facilitates earlier risk identification and intervention for hypertension by detecting asymptomatic, elevated blood pressures in pregnancy.
Task Force Recommendation
The US Preventative Services Task Force recently released a recommendation for screening HDP (hypertensive disorders of pregnancy). The task force recommends:
- BP measurement throughout pregnancy for patients with chronic hypertension or a known diagnosis of HDP
- Counseling for postpartum patients at hospital discharge regarding signs and symptoms of preeclampsia, and subsequent BP checks for patients with HDP
- The use of telehealth and remote monitoring in prenatal and postpartum care, among other approaches, to mitigate racial disparities in HDP
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Hypertension Awareness Can Reduce Poor Maternal Health Outcomes
Women of reproductive age face risk from blood pressure related complications and should be monitoring blood pressure outside of the traditional pregnancy timeframe.
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Controlling Hypertension : Decreasing Maternal Morbidity, Mortality and Opening the Door to Future Heart Health
Hypertension control is critical for improving pregnancy and postpartum outcomes and opening the door to future heart health.
ACOG Highlights Significance of Hypertension Management for Longterm Cardiovascular Health
Mild hypertension in the obstetric period can progress to severe chronic hypertension and cardiovascular disease later in life without proper management.
Hypertension Control is a Public Health Priority
Self-measured blood pressure monitoring recommended by the Surgeon General to manage hypertensive disorder can be used for hypertension in pregnancy.
Innovative Solutions for Hypertension in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Leaders in the space discuss the benefits of remote blood pressure monitoring for pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond, and tech's role in access to care.
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Learn more about how Babyscripts uses remote patient monitoring to improve maternal health outcomes related to pregnancy induced hypertension.