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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with the overall point that not enough has been done to promote a focus on maternal health, but the article doesn't articulate this point well at all.

A casual viewer of Downton Abbey would've known that she was heading into Pre-E territory with that off-the-charts BP reading. It's absolutely shocking that an OB dismissed the reading as not of concern...that reeks of malpractice.  It does not seem like the article's broader point that there are well documented protocols for catching pre-E early which most states have not adopted really mattered in this case. Her BP was read, and the value was dismissed.  Maybe the protocol would have forced the OB to be more familiar with the signs of pre-E, but that seems like standard fare for an OB to understand.

I delivered both my babies in California, and they would not remove the BP cuff until a couple hours after delivery (can't recall exactly when) because they said they had to continue monitoring it. Then in recovery, they continued to come in and take regular readings. It's not an overly invasive protocol, but it could so easily save someone's life. It's truly shocking that other states haven't bothered implementing it.[/quote]

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