Board's research at the Faculty of Medicine, the University of Basrah discussed the risk of high blood pressure associated with pregnancy blood flow in the umbilical artery in full-term pregnant women. The research presented by student Rola Abdel Karim Jabbar aims to assess the effect of high blood pressure during pregnancy on blood flow in the umbilical artery using Doppler ultrasound, and to compare the results with existing research. Pregnancy-induced high blood pressure includes conditions such as gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia, which can lead to negative perinatal outcomes. Chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy is also a concern, as the high prevalence is attributed to factors such as obesity and delayed reproduction. Understanding the impact of high blood pressure during pregnancy on fetal health is essential for early detection and intervention. The research concluded that early detection of an abnormal pulse index through Doppler ultrasound could assist with timely interventions to mitigate adverse perinatal outcomes associated with hypertension disorders during pregnancy, while stressing the importance of effective management of high blood pressure during pregnancy for better fetal health and a safer pregnancy.
