Mothers of twins face a higher risk of heart disease

Heart health at risk for new mothers of twins, study suggests
New moms who just have had twins run a high risk of heart disease in the next weeks and months, a new study suggests.
Heart Health At Risk For New Moms Of Twins
All told, moms who gave birth to twins had a 95% increased risk of hospitalization for a range of heart problems, including heart disease, heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and irregular heart rhythm. Moms who developed a high blood pressure condition during pregnancy had an even higher risk of severe heart problems, results show.
Giving birth to twins increases heart disease risk during postpartum period, study warns
Most maternal deaths occur within the first year after giving birth, and cardiomyopathy – a form of cardiovascular disease – is among the leading causes.
Mothers of twins face a higher risk of heart disease in the year after birth
The risk of being admitted to the hospital with heart disease is twice as high the year after birth for mothers of twins compared to singleton births, according to new research. The risk is even higher in mothers of twins who had a high blood pressure condition during pregnancy.
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