Pregnancy Linked To Cardiovascular Disease

 

This is not to scare women of their pregnancy but as according to the news, this information will help them to avoid the coming condition- heart disease and even stroke- due to their pregnancy.

The study says only those who have frequent or multiple pregnancies and pregnancy loss have the greater chances of getting a cardiovascular disease or heart disease and stroke.

“The number of pregnancies a woman experiences may affect her risk of cardiovascular disease according to new research. New research has found that women who experience pregnancy loss and do not go on to have children may be at greater risk of cardiovascular disease, such as heart disease and stroke.”(Lifestyle Inquirer)

“The findings, published in the Journal of Women’s Health, showed that women who experienced pregnancy loss and had no children showed a 64 percent higher risk of coronary heart disease and 46 percent higher risk of heart failure compared to women with one or two children. Women who had given birth to five or more children also had a 38 percent higher risk of having a serious heart attack, no matter how long they breastfed for.” (Lifestyle Inquirer)

“During pregnancy, women may experience changes such as weight gain, higher levels of cholesterol, increased insulin resistance, and changes in the structure of the heart: Although these changes are normally temporary, they are known to be risk factors for cardiovascular disease in the general population.”(Lifestyle Inquirer)

The main point : Pregnancy can change woman’s health as the new study says but have greater risk with those who have multiples pregnancies and pregnancy loss.