Pregnancy can challenge a woman’s body — and heart — like no other life event. Cardio-obstetrics brings together specialists to manage the unique cardiovascular challenges that arise during pregnancy. Changes like increased heart rate, higher blood volume, and the strain of labor and delivery can place additional stress on your heart. Endeavor Health is here to provide specialized care for your heart — before, during and after pregnancy.

The Endeavor Health experience

Whether you have a pre-existing heart condition or develop cardiovascular concerns during pregnancy, our Cardio-Obstetrics program is here to support you. Our team includes cardiologists and maternal-fetal medicine specialists working in a dedicated clinic, ensuring highly coordinated, expert care throughout your pregnancy and beyond.

From pre-conception planning to postpartum monitoring, we develop individualized care plans that address both immediate and long-term cardiovascular health for mother and baby. We focus on prevention, early intervention, and ongoing support, helping patients with high-risk pregnancies manage heart-related conditions with confidence.

Conditions we treat

Cardiovascular conditions that commonly put pregnant women at high risk for complications include:

  • Congenital heart disease
  • Pre-eclampsia
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Cardiomyopathy (abnormal function of the heart muscle)
  • Heart valve disease
  • History of blood clots
  • Arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm)
  • Hypertension (poorly controlled blood pressure)
Collaborative, coordinated care

Your heart health deserves expert care and seamless collaboration. At Endeavor Health, a group of specialized cardiologists works closely with maternal-fetal medicine specialists and obstetricians to create a personalized care plan. This includes:

  • Preconception counseling and risk assessment
  • Adjusting medications to ensure safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Developing a specialized plan for labor and delivery
  • Managing conditions that may develop during pregnancy, from rhythm disorders to blood clots
  • Education focused on future cardiovascular risks for patients with hypertension or preeclampsia

We work closely with our OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialists to support patients with high-risk pregnancies.

Learn more about women’s heart health and how cardiovascular care evolves across every stage of life.

Did you know?

The American Heart Association reports:

  • Among women 20 and older, nearly 45% are living with some form of heart disease.
  • Less than half of women in the U.S. entering pregnancy have good heart health. Excess weight is the major driver of poor pre-pregnancy health.
  • An estimated 10-20% of women will have a health issue during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure, gestational diabetes or preeclampsia, which greatly increase a woman’s risk for developing heart disease later in life.
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Regional destination for care

Endeavor Health is proud to serve as a trusted partner in cardio-obstetrics care for patients across Chicagoland. Our outpatient clinics, often located near our obstetrical services, make it easy to access seamless care. For patients with high-risk pregnancies, our team provides 24/7 inpatient consultation and monitoring at specialized facilities to ensure the best outcomes for mother and baby.

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Your heart health matters — especially when you’re planning for or recovering from pregnancy. Schedule an appointment with Endeavor Health’s cardio-obstetrics team today and take the first step toward expert, compassionate care.

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