Normal blood pressure is important to good health. It is necessary for your heart, arteries, and veins to work. Normal blood pressure is also a key factor for a healthy pregnancy. It controls the correct amount of blood flowing through the placenta. The placenta is special tissue that develops in your womb during pregnancy. Through the umbilical cord your placenta supplies your baby with the right amount of oxygen and nutrients for normal growth.
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