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Topic: Pregnant
American Heart Association reports Number of Pregnant Women with High Blood Pressure spiked over last four decades
October 10, 2019 | 
Dallas, TX – The number of women with high blood pressure (HBP) when they become pregnant or who have it diagnosed during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy has spiked in the United States over the last four decades, especially among black women, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension.
Women getting pregnant later in life contributes to this upward trend. (American Heart Association)
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American Heart Association says Fainting during the First Trimester of Pregnancy may raise risk of problems for Mom, Baby
Dallas, TX – According to new research published in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, pregnant women who faint (syncope) during pregnancy, especially in their first trimester, may have a higher risk of health problems for themselves and their babies .
In a study of nearly a half million women between 2005 and 2014, about 1% of women fainted during pregnancy and the rates appear to be increasing by 5% each year. (American Heart Association)
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My Two Cents: Life After Abortion, A Woman’s Testimony
Clarksville, TN – Shawna Spigner was a pretty normal 20 year old, growing up in Arkansas, with all the challenges and peer pressure associated with her youth.
Shawna was feeling confused and alone after her breakup with a long-time boyfriend, and made a decision that could have ruined her life.
Shawna Spigner had an abortion.
Thom and Shawna Spigner
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American Heart Association reports Rare Type of Stroke increasing among Pregnant Women
Los Angeles, CA – The proportion of a rare type of stroke, called spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage or sSAH, is increasing among pregnant women, according to preliminary research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2018, a world premier meeting dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease for researchers and clinicians.
Strokes caused by various reasons including a ruptured vessel on the brain’s surface are increasingly being recognized among pregnant women. (American Heart Association)
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American Heart Association says Breastfeeding may reduce a Mother’s Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
Dallas, TX – Breastfeeding is not only healthy for babies, it may also reduce a mother’s risk of having a heart attack or stroke later in life, according to new research published in of the Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
Previous studies have suggested that mothers get short-term health benefits from breastfeeding, such as weight loss and lower cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose levels after pregnancy.
A study of Chinese women found that the longer a mother breastfeeds, the greater the cardiovascular health benefit appears to be. (American Heart Association)
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American Heart Association says Prehypertension during Pregnancy could lead to Cardiovascular Risks
American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
Dallas, TX – Pregnant women who experience persistent blood pressure elevations in the upper ranges of normal may be at high risk of developing metabolic syndrome and increased cardiovascular risk after giving birth, according to research published in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension.
Pregnant women who experience even subtle blood pressure elevations in the upper ranges of what is considered “normal” blood pressure appear more likely to develop metabolic syndrome after giving birth. (American Heart Association)
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Tennessee Department of Health says Spring Breakers, Mission Trip Members need Heightened Awareness of Mosquito-Borne Diseases
“Fight the Bite” Strategies Crucial in Preventing Illness
Nashville, TN – Across Tennessee, thousands of college students, members of faith organizations, healthcare professionals and others are planning spring or summer trips to warmer locations for fun and/or for mission work.
The Tennessee Department of Health cautions travelers headed soon to these warmer climates to have an increased awareness about diseases spread by mosquitoes and to make mosquito bite prevention an essential part of their trip planning.
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American Stroke Association reports Pregnancy in older age increases Stroke, Heart Attack risk years later
American Stroke Association Meeting Report
Los Angeles, CA – Women who become pregnant at age 40 or older face a greater risk of stroke and heart attack later in life than women who become pregnant at a younger age, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2016.
“We already knew that older women were more likely than younger women to experience health problems during their pregnancy,” said Adnan I. Qureshi, M.D., lead researcher and director of the Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Institute in St. Cloud, Minnesota. “Now, we know that the consequences of that later pregnancy stretch years into the future.”
Women pregnant at age 40 or older face a greater risk of stroke and heart attack later in life than those pregnant at a younger age. (American Heart Association)
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Tennessee Department of Health says Zika and Other Diseases Demand Awareness among Travelers
Areas with Warmer Climates Present Need for Increased Protection Strategies
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health cautions travelers headed to Mexico, Central America, South America, Hawaii and Caribbean islands including Puerto Rico and other locations with year-round warm climates to have increased awareness about the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses and to take appropriate bite protection measures.
The cautionary message follows a recommendation from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that all pregnant women consider postponing travel to areas where an emerging health threat, zika virus infection, is ongoing.
Zika virus, dengue and chikungunya virus are spread to people through mosquito bites.
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Clarksville Police Department requests Public’s assistance in finding Whitney Perez
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help so we can conduct a welfare check on Whitney Perez (White, Female) date of birth February 5th, 1991.
She left her home at 410 Bancroft Drive, around 6:39pm on foot. When she left the residence there is a possibility she was in an emotional upset state, and is seven months pregnant.
Clarksville Police are looking for missing person, Whitney Perez.
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