Review: Postpartum management of hypertension

Source: BMJ Area: News The British Medical Journal has featured a review on the postpartum management of hypertension. The most common cause of postpartum hypertension is gestational hypertension or pre-eclampsia that persists after delivery.   In terms of medical management, the review states that suggested first line antihypertensive drugs that are safe in breastfeeding mothers include labetalol, nifedipine, and enalapril.
Source: NeLM - Cardiovascular Medicine - Category: Cardiology Source Type: news