02/27/2026
“Pregnancy is often viewed as this first life stress for the heart. And it can really unmask problems for people who have known issues or are at risk.”
Dr. Cassie Bigelow, a maternal fetal medicine specialist at The Mother Baby Center and Minnesota Perinatal Physicians, explains how pregnancy affects heart health, who may need specialized care, and how to access it. Head to the link in the comments to watch the full segment for Heart Month.