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flag Heart problems now affect 1 in 7 pregnancies, rising due to obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure, researchers say.

flag A new study published in Circulation on October 6, 2025, finds that heart-related complications now affect about 1 in 7 pregnancies, including those without prior heart disease. flag Analyzing over 56,000 pregnancies in New England from 2001 to 2019, researchers found a rising trend in issues like high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, and maternal death, with risks increasing across all age groups. flag Contributing factors include rising rates of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol during pregnancy. flag Experts stress the importance of early preconception care, lifestyle changes, and ongoing heart monitoring to reduce risks and prevent maternal deaths.

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