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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Storm Newton

The activity that raises high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia risk in pregnant women

Spending too much time sitting and not moving enough during pregnancy has been linked to a heightened risk of developing serious high blood pressure complications.

Researchers found that over 10 hours of inactivity and fewer than five hours of light exercise daily “exponentially” increased this likelihood, regardless of trimester.

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