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410 ‒ The biology of pregnancy: physiologic adaptation, childbirth, and long-term maternal health
The Peter Attia Drive Podcast · Published · 2h 1m
Key takeaway
Treat pregnancy as a source of lifelong health data, not a closed chapter. If you experienced gestational diabetes, hypertension, or preeclampsia, tell your primary-care clinician and create a follow-up plan today: confirm postpartum testing was completed, track blood pressure and glucose as appropriate, and prioritize regular exercise, a healthy diet, and weight management. These conditions often resolve after delivery, but they can reveal a higher future risk for type 2 diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease.
Episode overview
Peter Attia speaks with maternal-fetal medicine physician-scientist Katie about the extraordinary physiologic adaptations of pregnancy, from placental hormone production and insulin resistance to labor and delivery. They examine gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, cesarean delivery, prenatal screening, postpartum mental health, and why pregnancy complications should inform long-term preventive care. The conversation also highlights persistent gaps in maternal-health access and research funding.
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