biostudies-literatureRazai MSNational Institute for Health Research Health Protection Research UnitNational Institute for Health Research (NIHR)e0282066https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9942986biostudies-literatureUnknown18(2)<h4>Objective</h4>To explore the feasibility of a future trial to investigate whether encouraging use of the free NHS smartphone app Active10 increases brisk walking and reduces blood pressure (BP) in postnatal mothers who had hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP).<h4>Design</h4>3-month feasibility study.<h4>Setting</h4>London maternity unit.<h4>Population</h4>21 women with HDP.<h4>Methods</h4>At recruitment we recorded initial (booking) clinic BP and asked participants to complete a questionnaire. Two months after delivery all participants were sent (by post/email/WhatsApp) a "Just Walk It" leaflet encouraging them to download the Active10 app and walk briskly for at least 10 minutes/day. This was backed by a telephone call after 2-weeks. Assessments were repeated 3-months later, and PloS oneEncouraging brisk walking with the free Active10 app in postnatal women who had a hypertensive pregnancy: "Just Walk It" feasibility study.PMC9942986302007Razai MSOakeshott PReid FCauldwell MPerry ATrinder BfalseEncouraging brisk walking with the free Active10 app in postnatal women who had a hypertensive pregnancy: "Just Walk It" feasibility study.<h4>Objective</h4>To explore the feasibility of a future trial to investigate whether encouraging use of the free NHS smartphone app Active10 increases brisk walking and reduces blood pressure (BP) in postnatal mothers who had hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP).<h4>Design</h4>3-month feasibility study.<h4>Setting</h4>London maternity unit.<h4>Population</h4>21 women with HDP.<h4>Methods</h4>At recruitment we recorded initial (booking) clinic BP and asked participants to complete a questionnaire. Two months after delivery all participants were sent (by post/email/WhatsApp) a "Just Walk It" leaflet encouraging them to download the Active10 app and walk briskly for at least 10 minutes/day. This was backed by a telephone call after 2-weeks. Assessments were repeated 3-months later, and 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z20232025-04-18T17:05:39.796Z2025-02-18T22:55:51.054ZS-EPMC99429863680927810.1371/journal.pone.0282066