Fitness for Pregnancy
Pregnancy usually is an exciting and joyful time for parents and those around them. Thankfully, most people go through pregnancy without any significant health concerns, despite the increased demand on the heart and circulation. However, some people wonder whether they are physically fit enough to sustain a pregnancy.
Mayo Clinic Healthcare offers Fitness for Pregnancy. This personalised diagnostic service helps reassure people who are planning pregnancy or fertility treatment that their hearts and circulation can support a pregnancy. The service can help reveal risk factors, such as high blood pressure, diabetes or heart disease, that can be treated before you become pregnant.
Treating these conditions before pregnancy can help ensure the best outcomes for both you and your baby.
If you already have heart disease or high blood pressure, you may wonder whether you can safely have a baby. We offer prepregnancy counselling, which includes a detailed risk assessment, to help guide informed decisions.
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