New Delhi, March 30 -- After giving birth, you don't have to only worry about sleepless nights and breastfeeding issues. There can also be postpartum problems that affect you physically as well as mentally. Right from infections to depression, new moms can experience anything. Keeping an eye on the blood pressure is also important, as there is a chance of ending up with postpartum hypertension. It refers to high blood pressure that new moms can face soon after pregnancy. It should not be taken lightly, as it can lead to problems, including heart failure.

What is postpartum hypertension?

"It refers to high blood pressure (more than 140/90 millimeters of mercury or mmHg) that occurs after childbirth," says obstetrician and gynaecologist D...