One in ten pregnant women develops high blood pressure during pregnancy — but what happens after the baby arrives is where the system too often falls short.

In this episode, we explore why postnatal hypertension is one of the most commonly missed windows in maternal care, how it can present silently with no obvious symptoms, and why the grey zone of responsibility after discharge leaves so many women without the support they need. We also talk about what it actually feels like to navigate this as a new mother, and why knowing the signs and advocating for yourself can make a real difference.

Resources mentioned:

• Stride BP – Validated blood pressure devices for pregnancy: https://stridebp.org

• Action on Preeclampsia – UK charity for preeclampsia and blood pressure in pregnancy: https://action-on-pre-eclampsia.org.uk

• Preeclampsia Foundation – US-based resources and information: https://www.preeclampsia.org
• MEGI Health – FemTech startup focused on women's cardiovascular health: https://megihealth.com
• FIGO Pregnancy Passport – Tool for tracking pregnancy health information
• NHS 10-Year Plan – Healthcare transformation strategy