EPISODE · Feb 28, 2026 · 43 MIN
Postnatal Hypertension (pt2): What You Can Do About It
from The Motherhood Clinic · host The Motherhood Clinic
Once you know the risk, what do you actually do with that information? In this episode, we get into the practical side of managing blood pressure after birth — from how often to monitor, which devices to trust, and what the numbers mean, to the limits of wearables and where the science is heading. We also explore why cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer of women worldwide, how systemic bias in medical research has shaped the care women receive, and what a more connected, personalised postnatal system could look like. We close with something more personal — what a better start to motherhood actually feels like, in the words of two clinicians who've been through it themselves.Resources mentionedStride BP – Validated blood pressure devices for pregnancy: https://stridebp.orgAction on Preeclampsia – UK charity for preeclampsia and blood pressure in pregnancy: https://action-on-pre-eclampsia.org.ukPreeclampsia Foundation – US-based resources and information: https://www.preeclampsia.orgMEGI Health – FemTech startup focused on women's cardiovascular health: https://megihealth.comFIGO Pregnancy Passport – Tool for tracking pregnancy health informationNHS 10-Year Plan – Healthcare transformation strategy
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Once you know the risk, what do you actually do with that information? In this episode, we get into the practical side of managing blood pressure after birth — from how often to monitor, which devices to trust, and what the numbers mean, to the limits of wearables and where the science is heading. We also explore why cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer of women worldwide, how systemic bias in medical research has shaped the care women receive, and what a more connected, personalised postnatal system could look like. We close with something more personal — what a better start to motherhood actually feels like, in the words of two clinicians who've been through it themselves.Resources mentionedStride BP – Validated blood pressure devices for pregnancy: https://stridebp.orgAction on Preeclampsia – UK charity for preeclampsia and blood pressure in pregnancy: https://action-on-pre-eclampsia.org.ukPreeclampsia Foundation – US-based resources and information: https://www.preeclampsia.orgMEGI Health – FemTech startup focused on women's cardiovascular health: https://megihealth.comFIGO Pregnancy Passport – Tool for tracking pregnancy health informationNHS 10-Year Plan – Healthcare transformation strategy
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