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flag Cardiovascular issues in pregnancy have risen to affect 1 in 7 births, driven by growing rates of obesity and related conditions.

flag A new study in Circulation finds cardiovascular complications during pregnancy have risen over two decades, affecting about 1 in 7 pregnancies—even among those without prior heart disease. flag Analyzing over 56,000 cases from 2001 to 2019, researchers found 15% of pregnancies involved events like heart attack, stroke, hypertension, blood clots, or maternal death. flag The increase correlates with rising rates of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol among pregnant individuals. flag Experts stress early prenatal care, ongoing monitoring, and heart-healthy behaviors to reduce risks, noting many complications are preventable with timely medical attention and lifestyle changes.

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