Life's Essential 8™ for Pregnancy
The road to lifelong cardiovascular health starts early – before birth. Studies show that a mother’s cardiovascular health influences her baby’s cardiovascular health years into that baby’s life. Poor cardiovascular health in a child’s early life can cause problems later, too.
The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8™ for Pregnancy are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health. The eight elements are divided into two areas – health behaviors and health factors. Health behaviors include diet, physical activity, quitting nicotine and sleep. Health factors are body mass index, cholesterol levels, blood sugar and blood pressure.
Life's Essential 8™ for Pregnancy Fact Sheets
Life's Essential 8 for Women
Different life stages like pregnancy, motherhood and menopause can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke in women. The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health – and ultimately reducing risk. We have a version with women’s unique health needs in mind.
