Postpartum CO Rehabilitation

Some women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy, such as gestational hypertension or preeclampsia, may continue to have slightly or moderately high blood pressure after giving birth. This can increase their risk of heart disease later in life. Managing blood pressure and adopting a healthy lifestyle after pregnancy could help lower this risk. Right now, the investigators don't know much about how postpartum rehabilitation programs focused on heart and pregnancy-related health could help women with these conditions. However, a feasibility study suggests that exercise programs might help reduce blood pressure and encourage healthier lifestyles in these women. In this study, the investigators are testing an 8-week exercise program to see how it affects blood pressure, fitness, and blood vessel health. The investigators will compare the results with a group of women who receive usual healthcare, which includes verbal advice on healthy living but no supervised exercise sessions. This type of program, called cardio-obstetric rehabilitation, combines exercises for heart health with specialized care for women's health.

NCT Number	NCT06920537
Lead Sponsor	Centre Integre Universitaire de Sante et Services Sociaux du Nord de l'ile de Montreal
Conditions	Gestational Hypertension, Preeclampsia (PE)
Enrollment	40 participants
Start Date	2025-06-15
Primary Completion	2026-08-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-05-14