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Researchers noted that adverse pregnancy outcomes are more of an indicator of pre-pregnancy cardiovascular risk rather than a primary cause of postpartum risk.
Early pregnancy obesity is associated with a higher incidence of postpartum hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes.
This study provides insight into potential timing for interventions for people with overweight or obesity who are thinking about pregnancy. | Health
Study reveals a significant link between obesity in early pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes, which in turn are associated with elevated cardiovascular disease risk later in life. The findings suggest the importance of early interventions to mitigate long-term health risks.
Obesity during pregnancy, rather than complications in pregnancy related to obesity, such as pre-eclampsia, better predicts the risk of CVD later in life.