--- title: Tips on Maintaining Heart Health during Pregnancy date: 2021-10-26T03:00:00-04:00 author: OBOS Admin canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/tips-on-maintaining-heart-health-during-pregnancy" section: Resources --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) [Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Tips on Maintaining Heart Health during Pregnancy Keeping your heart healthy during and after pregnancy is possible and may be easier than you think. > Approximately half of pregnancy-associated heart attacks are in the postpartum period, when a woman’s heart is still working harder to pump excess blood but the focus has shifted to her newborn’s health. More than 75% of pregnancy-associated heart attacks are in women 30 and older. [Read the full article ](https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-heart-disease/) SOURCE: UTSouthwestern Medical Center • AUTHOR: Rina Mauricio, M.D. • LAST UPDATED: October 26, 2021 ![Pexels cottonbro two pregnant women scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) cottonbro/Pexels ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)Topics - [ heart health](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/heart-health) - [ pregnancy & birth](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/pregnancy-birth) - [ pregnancy & postpartum heart health](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/pregnancy-postpartum-heart-health) - [heart disease](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/heart-disease) - [pregnancy](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/pregnancy) - [healthy habits](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/healthy-habits) - [heart disease risk factors](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/heart-disease-risk-factors) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)### *Why You Can* **Trust Us** - We rigorously evaluate all content - We embrace a reproductive justice framework - We don’t accept ads or sell products - We reject funding from the pharmaceutical industry - We counter misinformation and disinformation - We address the social, political, and economic factors that affect health and sexuality [read more](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/why-you-can-trust-us) Share [](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();) ##### More to Explore [ResourcesRead ## Heart Health and Pregnancy A heart-healthy pregnancy is possible, even for people with a personal or family history of heart disease. ![cdc-c8fnD1rKGCk](data:image/png;base64,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) A heart-healthy pregnancy is possible, even for people with a personal or family history of heart disease.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/heart-health-and-pregnancy) [ResourcesRead ## Pregnancy Complications and Heart Failure Risk Complications during pregnancy can lead to cardiovascular risk down the road, including the risk of heart failure. ![pexels-ivan-samkov-pregnant-woman-belly](data:image/png;base64,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) Complications during pregnancy can lead to cardiovascular risk down the road, including the risk of heart failure.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/pregnancy-complications-and-heart-failure-risk) [ResourcesRead ## Pregnancy Complications May Signal Future Heart Health Troubles There is growing data showing the link between complications during pregnancy and risk for future heart disease. ![Pexels shvets production pregnant black woman scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) There is growing data showing the link between complications during pregnancy and risk for future heart disease.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/pregnancy-complications-may-signal-future-heart-health-troubles) [ResourcesRead ## Risk Factors that affect Heart Health during Pregnancy An overview for people with a heart condition on how that might affect pregnancy, what risks exist, and how to prepare. ![Pexels rodnae productions pregnant white woman scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) An overview for people with a heart condition on how that might affect pregnancy, what risks exist, and how to prepare.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/risk-factors-that-affect-heart-health-during-pregnancy) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Dealing with Doctors and My Heart Health TC shares her experience with doctors in the days leading up to and after her diagnosis of congestive heart failure. ![Tannie](data:image/png;base64,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) TC shares her experience with doctors in the days leading up to and after her diagnosis of congestive heart failure.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/your-story-heart-health1) [Stories & ConversationsRead ## Living with Congestive Heart Failure TC shares how she felt immediately after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure. ![Alexandru-Acea-unsplash](data:image/png;base64,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) TC shares how she felt immediately after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-living-with-congestive-heart-failure) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Interacting with My Cardiologist TC discusses her relationship with the cardiologist she was assigned after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure. ![Tannie](data:image/png;base64,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) TC discusses her relationship with the cardiologist she was assigned after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/your-story-heart-health3) [ResourcesRead ## An Overview of Pregnancy and Infant Loss This March of Dimes article discusses conditions that may result in the loss of a pregnancy or a newborn, health disparities in pregnancy loss, and helpful tips for coping with loss. ![A woman sits in an empty nursery hugging a teddy bear](data:image/png;base64,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) This March of Dimes article discusses conditions that may result in the loss of a pregnancy or a newborn, health disparities in pregnancy loss, and helpful tips for coping with loss.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/an-overview-of-pregnancy-and-infant-loss)