Is high blood pressure six weeks postpartum after hypertensive pregnancy disorders at term associated with chronic hypertension?
Among 61% of women who had hypertensive pregnancy disorders at term, high blood pressure at six weeks postpartum indicated chronic hypertension. This warrants the importance of identification of hypertension 6weeks postpartum for women's future health.
These results do not support the view that AA women are at greater risk for obesity because they require fewer calories to maintain weight.