Pathology
Sonia Semenic, RN, PhD
Associate Professor
Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Abstract: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) affect 5-10% of birth worldwide, and include chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, and preeclampsia/eclampsia. Persons with HDP are at long-term risk for chronic hypertension and cardiovascular disease and may thus benefit the most from the positive impact of breast/chest-feeding on cardio-metabolic health. However, persons with HDP face unique challenges to the initiation and maintenance of lactation, and tend to have lower rates of breast/chest-feeding than the general population. This presentation will briefly describe the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and provide an evidence-based review of: 1) the cardiovascular risk factors associated with HDP; 2) the impact of lactation on short- and long-term cardio-metabolic health; 3) lactation outcomes and challenges among persons with HDP, and 4) tailored strategies for promoting and supporting lactation among persons with HDP.
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Diversity and Inclusion: This presentation will use gender-neutral terms whenever possible, including the term "persons" rather than women/mothers, and "breast/chest feeding" rather than breastfeeding. The review of literature of the topics to be discussed will include studies that address a diversity of populations experiencing hypertensive disorders of pregnancies and their related lactation outcomes.
Disclosures: Presenter(s) indicated no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Lead Author: Sonia Semenic, RN, PhD – Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University
Lead Author: Sonia Semenic, RN, PhD – Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University
Lead Author: Sonia Semenic, RN, PhD – Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University
Lead Author: Sonia Semenic, RN, PhD – Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University
Lead Author: Sonia Semenic, RN, PhD – Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University