Studies reveal that new mothers are more prone to heart attacks. It was revealed that pregnancy hormones can induce heart attack.
It is believed that a heart attack would only take place if a person is unhealthy. It is also linked to obesity, elderly people and people living unhealthy lifestyle. Though there are several contributing factors linked to heart attack, one of the things that are least considered is due to pregnancy.
Childbirth can bring in several hormonal imbalances. Post childbirth can lead to unstable mental health including post-partum disorders and the baby blues. New mothers may experience depression after delivering their first child, but will eventually subside as she starts to settle. Though mental health is one of the biggest dilemmas new mothers would face, experts suggest that they should also be cautious towards heart attack as mentioned by Telegraph.
According to WFAA on ABC 8, childbirth can potentially place the new mother at high risk of heart attack. the woman exerts so much effort during childbirth wherein she would use up all her muscles in pushing the baby out. Upon doing sore, her entire body would be sore including her chest muscles.
After child birth, it is important for a woman to listen to her body as it can give out signs of serious physical complications, especially within the cardiac muscle. It was explained that the during the period of her labor and delivery, a woman's blood vessel works overtime causing fatigue and might even rapture her blood vessels.
Once her blood vessels would explode, a medical condition called Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection. It is when the blood flow is blocked and would eventually cause massive bleeding. Without proper medical assistance, it can cause sudden death.
Experts suggest that new mothers should cautiously listen to their bodies. It is normal for feel sore and weary after childbirth, but it is important to pay attention when it comes to experiencing chest pains.
