Maternal obesity stronger predictor of later cardiovascular disease than pregnancy complications

Researchers found that obesity during pregnancy, rather than complications in pregnancy related to obesity, such as pre-eclampsia, better predicts the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life, demonstrating the importance of a healthy weight at this life stage. Women who are obese before and during pregnancy face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease after pregnancy.... Read moreThe post Maternal obesity stronger predictor of later cardiovascular disease than pregnancy complications appeared first on Nursing in Practice.
Source: Nursing in Practice - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Women's health Obesity Pregnancy Source Type: news