Low-salt diet for blood pressure after childbirth
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This study tests if eating a low-salt diet after giving birth helps control high blood pressure. You'll monitor your blood pressure at home, and the study will see if the diet keeps it in a safe range.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You gave birth to one baby (not twins or more).
- You had high blood pressure during pregnancy (after 34 weeks) – like preeclampsia or gestational hypertension.
- You agree to check your blood pressure at home after going home from the hospital.
- You speak English or Spanish.
- You don't have certain health conditions or dietary restrictions that would make a low-salt diet unsafe or hard to follow.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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