Gestational hypertension is becoming more common in the United States, according to new federal data highlighted by the CDC. The agency says that in 2024, about 1 in 10 pregnant women experienced the condition, showing that high blood pressure is affecting pregnancy more often than it did several years ago.
The new figures point to a sharp rise over an eight-year period. The CDC flagged a 73% increase in gestational hypertension, underscoring how quickly the condition has grown as a pregnancy-related health issue in the US.
Gestational hypertension refers to high blood pressure that develops during pregnancy. The latest CDC snapshot suggests the condition is no longer relatively uncommon, with the rate now reaching a level that affects a significant share of pregnancies nationwide.
The report adds to broader concerns about maternal health in the US. While the trimmed data summary does not detail the reasons behind the increase, the trend itself is clear: gestational hypertension is rising and becoming a more prominent part of pregnancy care and monitoring.
