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Friday, August 14, 2026
Pregnancy creates significant changes throughout the body, which includes the cardiovascular system. In a recent Welcome to Our Community interview with WTOC, SouthCoast Health cardiologist Dr. Roy Flood shared important information about how pregnancy can affect heart health and why women with existing heart conditions should seek care before becoming pregnant.
During the interview, Dr. Flood explains how pregnancy increases the workload on the heart, discusses common cardiovascular conditions that can develop during and after pregnancy, and highlights which women may be at greater risk for complications. He also emphasizes the importance of pre-pregnancy screenings, medication management, and continued monitoring during the postpartum period to help protect both mother and baby.
Whether you are looking for a primary care doctor or a pediatrician, or another medical specialist, SouthCoast Health has you covered with its wide range of world-class healthcare services, available throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. SouthCoast Health has 120 physicians and medical professionals in 16 locations in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Baxley, Hilton Head, Hinesville, and Statesboro. SouthCoast Health offers comprehensive medical services including: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Allergy and Asthma, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Eye Care, Imaging, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Surgery, Clinical Trial Research Studies, Diabetic Self-Management Training Sessions, Dietetic Counseling, Laboratory Services, Massage Therapy, Optical Shop, Pharmacy, and Urgent Care.
SouthCoast Health has 120 physicians and medical professionals in 18 locations in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Baxley, Hinesville, and Statesboro.
