Importance Maternal morbidity and mortality are increasing in the United States, most of
which occur post partum, with significant racial disparities, particularly associated with
hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Blood pressure trajectory after a hypertensive disorder
of pregnancy has not been previously described. Objectives To describe the blood pressure
trajectory in the first 6 weeks post partum after a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy and to
evaluate whether blood pressure trajectories differ by self-reported race. Design, Setting …