By: "Aashay Edwin Maghi" (CPT)

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9 Facts on Pregnancy’s Long-Term  Effects on Women’s Cardiovascular Health 

Date: 30/06/25

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Pregnancy Shapes Heart  Health for Years

What happens during pregnancy can have lasting effects on a woman’s heart. These 9 facts explain the hidden cardiovascular impact.

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1. Preeclampsia Raises Future Heart Risk

Women who had preeclampsia are more likely to develop hypertension, heart disease, and stroke later in life.

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2. Gestational Diabetes Doubles Risk of Heart Disease

Blood sugar issues during pregnancy increase long-term risk for both diabetes and heart conditions.

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3. Preterm Birth Signals Higher Risk for the Mother

Giving birth before 37 weeks has been linked to increased cardiovascular risk for the mother in later decades.

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4. Multiple Pregnancies May Elevate Risk

The more pregnancies a woman has, the more strain on her cardiovascular system—especially with short spacing between births.

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5. Postpartum Heart Problems Can Linger

Conditions like postpartum cardiomyopathy may appear late—and take months or years to resolve.

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6. Breastfeeding May Offer Protection

Nursing has been associated with lower rates of heart disease and high blood pressure in mothers.

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7. Excess Weight Retention Post-Pregnancy Raises Risk

Not losing pregnancy weight—especially visceral fat—can increase metabolic and heart-related issues long-term.

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8. Pregnancy Can Reveal Underlying Risk

Issues like high blood pressure or diabetes in pregnancy may be early signs of future chronic disease.

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Pregnancy Isn’t Just a Chapter—It’s a Clue

Use your pregnancy history to guide future care. Tell your doctor about past complications—they matter for your heart health.

By: "Aashay Edwin Maghi" (CPT)

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6 Facts That Reveal How Urinary Tract Infections Affect Women Differently

Date: 30/06/25

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