Maternal Health

Heart health is vital for everyone, especially during pregnancy. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S., and over the past 30 years, pregnancy-related deaths have increased by 140%. Early awareness, education, and care can help prevent complications and support a safer maternal health journey.

This lesson gives guidance on how to:

• Understand the risk of heart disease during pregnancy and beyond
• Recognize symptoms before, during, and after pregnancy
• Improve heart health and advocate for care at every stage

Managing heart health at every stage of pregnancy is critical to protecting yourself and your baby. Visit GoRedForWomen.org/Pregnancy for more information.