Heart Health During Pregnancy
Healthcare Radius|November 2022
What happens when certain heart problems are diagnosed during pregnancy? Is it safe to plan a pregnancy when you already have a heart problem? Here are some highlights one should know
Yasmin Imdad
Heart Health During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a remarkable phase in the life of a woman that uncovers many aspects of her health and brings about changes. An expectant mother not only bears a child within her but also overworks to support its survival. Her heart, in this case, plays a significant role in working harder to increase blood flow and nourish the developing baby.

But what happens when certain underlying heart problems are diagnosed during pregnancy? Is it safe to plan a pregnancy when you already have a heart problem? Here are highlights of things one should know about heart problems during pregnancy and ways to ensure the safe delivery of the child.

PLANNING PREGNANCY WITH HEART DISEASES

It is common to discover our health issues when we undergo series of routine tests. This is inadvertently true in the case of women who find out about their health when they are pregnant or planning one. Underlying heart problems are discovered during this phase if it is not already diagnosed. If you lead an active lifestyle and follow healthy ways of living, it is better for both your baby and you. However, planning a pregnancy should be an informed decision if you already have a heart condition. Consult to understand the risk factors, evaluate, and determine ways to ensure that it is a safe pregnancy and stick to the instructions shared by the experts to manage this highrisk pregnancy.

PREGNANCY AND HEART DISEASE

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