Pregnancy and Maternal Health
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S., or more simply put, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms. It can pose a threat to women’s heart health during pregnancy and later in life, making it important that women understand how to care for themselves and their baby.
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Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms.
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Life's Essential 8™ for Pregnancy
Good cardiovascular health starts before birth. Studies show that a mother’s cardiovascular health influences her baby’s cardiovascular health years into that baby’s life. Poor cardiovascular health in a child’s early life can cause problems later, too.
The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8™ for Pregnancy are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health while pregnant and in the critical months after. The eight elements are made up of health behaviors including diet, exercise, sleep and quitting tobacco and health factors including body mass index, cholesterol levels, blood sugar and blood pressure.
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