Heart Health Screening for Women After Pregnancy Complications

This research study is examining the heart health of young women 3–6 years after they gave birth, focusing on those who experienced pregnancy complications like preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy) or delivered babies with low birth weight. The study will use imaging scans, blood tests, and other assessments to check for early signs of heart disease and understand what factors—including lifestyle, stress, and environmental exposure—might affect cardiovascular health after complicated pregnancies.

Women who have pregnancy complications face a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke later in life, yet this risk is often overlooked by patients and doctors. This trial aims to identify which women need closer heart monitoring after pregnancy and to understand the biological and environmental factors that damage the heart during complicated pregnancies, so that women can receive better preventive care.