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Pregnancy Stroke Risk Doubles for Women with History

1/30/2026

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Women with a history of ischemic stroke face a pregnancy and six-week postpartum stroke risk more than double that of women without such history (34.82% vs 0.34%).
The analysis involved more than 220,000 pregnancies and was presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.
Researchers recommend preventive measures, including pre-conception counseling and specialized care.
Leslie Jordan, a stroke survivor, emphasizes building a supportive care team for high-risk pregnancies.

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Story summary

Women with a history of ischemic stroke face a pregnancy and six-week postpartum stroke risk more than double that of women without such history (34.82% vs 0.34%).
The analysis involved more than 220,000 pregnancies and was presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.
Researchers recommend preventive measures, including pre-conception counseling and specialized care.
Leslie Jordan, a stroke survivor, emphasizes building a supportive care team for high-risk pregnancies.