Can preeclampsia affect your health long after pregnancy ends? Does high blood pressure during pregnancy increase your future risk of heart disease or stroke? And what can you do now to protect your cardiovascular health?
In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine explains why pregnancy can act like an early stress test for the heart. She breaks down chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, and preeclampsia, reviews common risk factors, and shares what research reveals about the connection between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and future cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Shahine also offers practical ways to advocate for better postpartum care, including sharing your pregnancy history with every healthcare provider, getting regular cardiovascular screenings, supporting heart health through nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management, and making your own long-term wellness a priority.
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