And keep the rhythm of a healthy lifestyle.
Keep Moving
2.5 hours per week of physical exercise is good for your overall health.
KEEP THE BEAT.
Of checking your heart annually.
Let’s rewind back to pregnancy:
Did you have preeclampsia
or gestational diabetes?
At least once a year, it’s important to have a medical professional check your blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and blood sugar levels. Make sure they are aware of your health history, especially any pregnancy conditions, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Get your heart
checked annually.
Get your heart checked annually.
If so, those health concerns don’t always go away after you deliver your baby. In fact, you are more likely to develop high blood pressure and/or diabetes later in life, doubling your risk of heart disease. 1
While checkups are necessary, there’s a lot you can start doing right now. Research shows that keeping up with a healthy lifestyle can lower your risk by about 50%.3
Eat Better
A diet of more fruit and vegetables, and less processed foods can help lower blood pressure.
Sleep Well
Sleep 7-8 hours a night. It’s good for your energy levels and disease prevention.
Monitor your weight
Keep track of the foods you eat and how much exercise you're getting to help you reach your goals.
Live tobacco-free
Smoking or vaping accounts for about a third of all deaths from heart disease.
Support each other
Maintaining strong relationships improves your well-being, and can help you live a longer life.4
1 American Heart Association; Preeclampsia.org
2 CDC.gov
3 Harvard Health Publishing
4 American Bar Association
