When Pressure Rises: Protecting Black Women’s Hearts During and After Pregnancy
High blood pressure during pregnancy isn’t just a number—it’s a warning sign that too many Black women are missing. In this empowering episode, we explore hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), why they’re often overlooked, and how they connect to long-term heart and kidney health. This episode breaks down what every woman should know—before, during, and after pregnancy—with evidence-based strategies from recent studies. Learn the ROOT Framework™—a new, approachable tool for speaking up with confidence during doctor visits—and discover how small actions can save lives.