 This study investigated the relationship between cardiovascular risk during pregnancy and telomere length. The results suggested that cardiovascular risk during pregnancy may be associated with accelerated telomere shortening, which could have implications for the long-term health of both the mother and the child. Further research is needed to investigate the potential mechanisms underlying this association and to identify interventions that may mitigate the negative effects of cardiovascular risk on the telomere length during pregnancy. This article was authored by Simone Alina Abu Awad, Marius Crena, Adrienne Glouhavshi, and others.