North Carolina patient advocate TaShenma Mack highlights high blood pressure and obesity risks in pregnancy after experiencing preeclampsia symptoms.
North Carolina woman, TaShenma Mack, a patient advocate, highlights risks of high blood pressure and obesity in pregnancy after experiencing concerning symptoms herself. The maternal death rate in NC is higher than the national average, with cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of death among new moms in the US. Mack was diagnosed with preeclampsia after facing difficulty breathing and rapid weight gain during her 21st week of pregnancy.
May 25, 2024
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