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Plain-language guides on blood pressure in pregnancy and after delivery: measuring at home, talking with your care team, and sharing your readings with them.

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9/14/26 · 11 min · Pregnancy

You Have No Risk Factors. That's Not the Same as No Risk.

Yes, blood pressure monitoring still matters if your pregnancy is healthy.

9/17/26 · 6 min · Preeclampsia

Can You Get Preeclampsia With No Risk Factors?

Yes, you can get preeclampsia with no traditional risk factors, including in a first pregnancy.

9/11/26 · 11 min · Talking with your provider

How to Get Your Doctor to Take Your Blood Pressure Concerns Seriously During Pregnancy

To get your doctor to take your blood pressure concerns seriously, bring a dated log of home readings and ask to have your concern noted in your chart.

9/8/26 · 5 min · Talking with your provider

How to Get the Answers You Need at Your Prenatal Appointments

What to ask your doctor about blood pressure in pregnancy: ask about the plan, not the meaning of one number.

8/10/26 · 6 min · Monitoring at home

Why Consistent Tracking Matters More Than Any Single Reading

How often to check your blood pressure during pregnancy depends on the plan your care team gives you.

8/5/26 · 6 min · Pregnancy

Choosing and Setting Up Your Blood Pressure Monitor in Pregnancy

The blood pressure cuff size you need during pregnancy depends on your arm: ACOG recommends a cuff about 1.5 times your upper arm circumference.

8/3/26 · 6 min · Postpartum

Blood Pressure After Delivery: What to Watch For in the Fourth Trimester

How long to monitor postpartum blood pressure after delivery is up to your care team, but preeclampsia can occur as late as six weeks after birth.

7/6/26 · 6 min · Pregnancy

Blood Pressure Through Each Trimester

For many women, blood pressure runs a little lower than their non-pregnant baseline in the first and second trimesters.

6/1/26 · 6 min · Talking with your provider

To share home blood pressure readings with your doctor, bring a report that shows every reading with its date and time.

5/4/26 · 5 min · Pregnancy

Learning Hub

You Have No Risk Factors. That's Not the Same as No Risk.

Can You Get Preeclampsia With No Risk Factors?

How to Get Your Doctor to Take Your Blood Pressure Concerns Seriously During Pregnancy

How to Get the Answers You Need at Your Prenatal Appointments

Why Consistent Tracking Matters More Than Any Single Reading

Choosing and Setting Up Your Blood Pressure Monitor in Pregnancy

Blood Pressure After Delivery: What to Watch For in the Fourth Trimester

Blood Pressure Through Each Trimester

Understanding Your Blood Pressure Numbers in Pregnancy

What Is Preeclampsia? A Clear Guide to Symptoms, Risks, and Care

One High Blood Pressure Reading: How to Confirm It and What to Bring to Your Care Team

How Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Supports Pregnancy Care

How to Take Your Blood Pressure at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide for Pregnancy

Be Among the First to Try Connura

Learning Hub

You Have No Risk Factors. That's Not the Same as No Risk.

Can You Get Preeclampsia With No Risk Factors?

How to Get Your Doctor to Take Your Blood Pressure Concerns Seriously During Pregnancy

How to Get the Answers You Need at Your Prenatal Appointments

Why Consistent Tracking Matters More Than Any Single Reading

Choosing and Setting Up Your Blood Pressure Monitor in Pregnancy

Blood Pressure After Delivery: What to Watch For in the Fourth Trimester

Blood Pressure Through Each Trimester

Sharing Your Blood Pressure Data With Your Provider

Understanding Your Blood Pressure Numbers in Pregnancy

What Is Preeclampsia? A Clear Guide to Symptoms, Risks, and Care

One High Blood Pressure Reading: How to Confirm It and What to Bring to Your Care Team

How Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Supports Pregnancy Care

How to Take Your Blood Pressure at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide for Pregnancy

Be Among the First to Try Connura