What every mom and soon-to-be-mom needs to know about their heart

Over the last three decades, the United States has seen pregnancy-related deaths rise nearly 140%, and heart disease continues to be the leading cause. Furthermore, women who have prenatal complications, such as high blood pressure or gestational diabetes, have a significantly higher risk of heart disease and stroke later in life, yet many are not getting the care they need. According to the National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers (NCIT), an advocacy collaborative working to pass policies that make it …