Being Told to ‘Calm Down,’ Other Microaggressions May Raise Risk for Postpartum Hypertension

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The words “calm down” are worse than unhelpful — they actually can increase blood pressure among new mothers of color, a study has found. Gender-based racism through such microaggressions significantly increased a new …