Nairobi, July 1 -- A woman is expected to be in good health throughout pregnancy so as to avert complications that may be detrimental to both herself and her unborn child.
One of the major conditions that often afflict women when they are expectant is hypertension or high blood pressure during pregnancy.
Aside from its known damage to body organs, leading to kidney and liver failure, health experts note that mothers should seek early treatment for the condition as it can also cause mental health problems to the unborn child.
Indeed, a new study published in the Hypertension Journal has found that high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy (especially pre-eclampsia) may lead to adverse mental health conditions in children.
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