Two of the most common pregnancy complications for women, high blood pressure and gestational diabetes, could jeopardize the future heart health of their children, a new study suggests.
during pregnancy and indicators of compromised heart health in children on the cusp of adolescence," said study lead author Dr. Kartik Venkatesh, director of thein Pregnancy Program at Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center. "This underscores the potential for interventions aimed at averting or managing these health issues before they escalate in adulthood.”
Researchers then looked at the heart health of their children between the ages of 10 and 14. They measured factors like body-mass index,levels. They found that before the age of 12, more than half of the children had at least one factor that put them at greater risk forPrevious studies have shown these pregnancy complications can up the chances of having to have a C-section or being admitted to the ICU. Still, Dr. Yekaterina Ryzova, a pediatrician in Long Island, N.Y.
“There is not enough data available to make a conclusion that are the only risk factors for kids' cardiovascular health,” she said, noting that parental health, lifestyle, socioeconomic status and education can also impact children's health.“We know there are social and behavioral factors at play. Future studies should integrate these factors to better understand their impact," Venkatesh said.
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