Pregnancy complications can lead to health issues later in life

Women who endure complications from pregnancy are at increased risk for health issues once they hit middle age. Experts say there’s a substantial association between common pregnancy complications and subsequent cardiovascular or metabolic health outcomes, according to The New York Times. The article cites several studies, including one from the Mayo Clinic that found that women who have hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, including pre-eclampsia and high blood pressure, can develop coronary artery disease an average of seven years earlier than women who don’t suffer complications. The article notes that “many patients remain unaware of the connection.”