The Maternal Heart Lab Safety Checklist
Check all that apply:
☐ Extreme fatigue not relieved by rest
☐ Swelling in face, hands, or legs
☐ Heart racing or pounding
☐ Chest pressure or shortness of breath
☐ Dizziness or fainting
☐ History of preeclampsia or high blood pressure
☐ Gestational diabetes or insulin resistance
☐ Family history of heart disease
☐ Previous miscarriage or preterm birth
☐ Over 30 and pregnant
☐ Postpartum and still not feeling “right”
If you checked 2 or more — your heart should be screened with blood markers, not just blood pressure.
