Research Highlights:
- A study that looked at over 3,000 women experiencing a first pregnancy determined that persistently higher stress levels were associated with high blood pressure post pregnancy, specifically in women who had faced adverse pregnancy outcomes, or complications in pregnancy, including high blood pressure, pre-term birth, having a smaller baby or stillbirth.
- Higher stress levels were detected 2-to-7 years after delivery, emphasizing a need for managing stress in women who have had adverse pregnancy outcomes, as they may be more susceptible to the negative effects of stress on their heart health.
DALLAS, March 9, 2026 — Women who experience pregnancy complications, like preeclampsia, pre-term birth, stillbirth or having a baby that is small for gestational age, may face an increased risk for…