By Karen Stokes Maternal health involves maintaining women’s well-being throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period, with the goal of fostering positive experiences and optimal health for both mother and baby. There are several stories highlighting challenges women are facing with maternal health. Eighteen years ago, Kara Boeldt, founder and executive director of Endpreeclampsia.org, experienced […]
‘The Worst Maternal Mortality Rate in the Developed World’ American Heart Association Discusses Heart Health in Moms
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When a woman gets pregnant, her priority is usually the baby, but her health matters too. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in new moms. It is a tragic fact, that the organization is hoping to change. Earlier this week, the American Heart Association […]