Your Pregnancy History Could Matter to Your Heart Health

High blood pressure during pregnancy isn’t always just a pregnancy issue

It can be an important signal for future heart health❤️

Gestational hypertension (high blood pressure that develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy) is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.

A study of more than 3.6 million women found that women who experienced gestational hypertension had:

• 45% higher risk of cardiovascular disease

• 46% higher risk of coronary heart disease

• 77% higher risk of heart failure when at least one pregnancy was affected

The message: Pregnancy history matters.

If you’ve had high blood pressure during pregnancy, it’s worth discussing your long-term blood pressure and heart health with your healthcare professional.

Source: PMID: 32578465