The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all pregnant people have their blood pressure monitored for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
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The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all pregnant people have their blood pressure monitored for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
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US task force recommends expanding high blood pressure screenings during pregnancy

Everyone who is pregnant should be screened for disorders such as gestational hypertension and preeclampsia with blood pressure monitoring throughout the pregnancy, the US Preventive Services Task Force recommended Tuesday.