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These participants were prospectively followed during their pregnancies from 2020 to 2022 at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of the \u201cPius Br\u00eenzeu\u201d Emergency County Clinical Hospital in Timi\u015foara, Romania. All women included in this study underwent cesarean section deliveries at the same medical facility. Data regarding the gestational weeks at delivery, birth weight, and Apgar scores assessed by neonatologists were collected for each participant. Statistical analyses were performed to compare the neonatal effects between the two groups. Results: The results of this study revealed significant differences between the groups in terms of Apgar scores (p = 0.0055), gestational weeks (p = 0.0471), and baby birth weight (p = 0.0392). Conclusion: The findings underscore the importance of considering maternal cardiovascular health as a potential determinant of neonatal outcomes. 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