Fourth Trimester: Heart Health After Pregnancy

One in eight people in the United States have high blood pressure or hypertension during their pregnancies. What does that mean for their health moving forward? Our guests joined the Women’s Healthcast to talk about blood pressure and cardiovascular concerns during and after pregnancy. Dr. Kara Hoppe is an associate professor in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Megan Knutson-Sinaise is a research coordinator and health coach. 

They discussed how common blood pressure issues are during pregnancy, important signs and symptoms to be aware of, and what people should know about their lifelong cardiovascular health after high blood pressure during pregnancy. 

Resources: 

Treating chronic hypertension in early pregnancy benefits parents, babies – National Institutes of Health 

Life’s Essential Eight - American Heart Association 

Staying Healthy After Childbirth – UW Department of Ob-Gyn 

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