Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Stroke in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Published: January 28, 2026
- Stroke remains a rare but life-threatening complication of pregnancy, with significant implications for both maternal and fetal health.
- Stroke during pregnancy or the postpartum period can have catastrophic consequences for both mother and fetus or neonate.
- This scientific statement addresses key information related to maternal stroke in pregnancy and in the postpartum period.
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