What is the advice for women who have had pre-eclampsia to lower the risk of recurrent hypertensive disorders of pregnancy?
The NICE guideline on hypertension recommends avoiding smoking, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and maintaining a healthy weight (18.5-24.9 kg/m2). Women should also achieve and keep a body mass index (BMI) within the healthy range before the next pregnancy. The likelihood of recurrence increases with an inter-pregnancy interval greater than 18 months, but screening for thrombophilia is not recommended.