Summer Series: Long-Term Maternal Health After Hypertension in Pregnancy

This episode of the Summer Series of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast features Canada-based physician Professor Laura Magee presenting the plenary, “Long-Term Maternal Health After Hypertension in Pregnancy” at the RANZCOG Annual Scientific Meeting 2025. This plenary session was supported by the Norman Beischer Medical Research Foundation.

Professor Magee is a globally recognised expert in obstetric medicine, with a research focus on pregnancy-related hypertension and medical complications in pregnancy. She was the Principal Investigator of the landmark Control of Hypertension in Pregnancy Study (CHIPS) trial, shaping international hypertension guidelines.

In this presentation, Professor Magee examines the link between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and cardio-renal-metabolic disease, with a robust review of evidence-based research. She considers the role of pre-existing risk factors; the importance and challenges of postnatal follow-up; and an overview of care approaches. Areas for potential intervention are discussed, including breastfeeding for maternal health, prevention of postpartum weight retention, and early postpartum blood pressure control.

The Summer Series is being released in video format to accommodate the visual elements of the presentations.

🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Incidence and Long-Term Outcomes of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy | JACC

• Association Between History of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Coronary Artery Disease Assessed by Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography | JAMA

• Postpartum physiology, psychology and paediatric follow up study (P4 Study)

📝 Relevant RANZCOG guidelines:

• Early pregnancy screening and prevention of preterm preeclampsia and related complications (C-Obs 61)

📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733

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In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.  

The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).