US maternal mortality and preeclampsia

The fight against maternal mortality and uncontrolled hypertension.

According to recent studies, pregnancy-related deaths in the United States have increased 140% over the past three decades, with cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of complications.

In fact, preeclampsia, a severe form of hypertension during pregnancy, has been linked to a much higher risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.

Dr. Humberto Barragan, a family physician at Dignity Health in Merced California, discusses the challenges and causes facing Latina women during pregnancy.

Dr. Humberto Barragan explains what preeclampsia is.

In addition, Dr. Humberto Barragan, a family physician at Dignity Health, in Merced California, discusses the symptoms of preeclampsia.

The doctor warns about cases that are extreme and should be taken care of.

Dr. Humberto Barragan, a family physician at Dignity Health, in Merced, California, says that the baby may be affected.

What recommendations should a woman who has had a previous pregnancy with preeclampsia be at greater risk.

Dr. Humberto Barragan, a family physician at Dignity Health in Merced, California, says that Latinas are more vulnerable to problems if preeclampsia is not treated, especially due to lack of access to medical coverage.
But Latinas also face language barriers.

Finally, she gives us recommendations for detecting and treating this disease.