This observational study aims to understand why some women develop health problems after experiencing preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy) or gestational hypertension (high blood pressure that starts during pregnancy). Researchers will collect information and samples from pregnant women who are at different risk levels for these conditions. The goal is to find ways to identify women who might be at risk for heart and blood vessel problems after pregnancy and offer them preventative care. You can join if you are a pregnant woman between 18 and 50 years old, 10-24 weeks pregnant with a single baby, and plan to deliver at UCSD or VUMC. The study will look at preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, and postpartum hypertension (high blood pressure after delivery) during pregnancy and up to 13 months after birth.

Study design

This is an observational study, meaning researchers will collect information without giving any specific treatments. They plan to include 1100 pregnant women.

What's involved

You would participate from your second trimester until one year after delivery. This involves short in-person visits (about 30 minutes) for biosamples, surveys, and cardiovascular assessments, plus researchers will review your medical records.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed from the second trimester of pregnancy until 13 months postpartum.

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