March 15, 2026Open Access

Functional status of women with and without potentially life‐threatening maternal conditions after 6 months postpartum: A cohort study

Key Points

To assess the functional status of women with and without potentially life-threatening maternal conditions 6 months postpartum.
Cohort study design
Comparison between women experiencing PLTCs and those without
Functional status assessment at 6 months postpartum
Women with PLTCs reported significantly higher functional disability than those without
The effects of PLTCs persist beyond the standard 6-week postpartum period
Emphasizes the need for ongoing maternal health follow-up

Abstract

Women who experienced PLTCs had significantly higher functional disability than those who did not at 6 months postpartum. The effects of PLTCs extend beyond the conventional 6-week postpartum period. Establishing new mechanisms for long-term maternal health follow-up is essential to address ongoing functional disability.

Functional status of women with and without potentially life‐threatening maternal conditions after 6 months postpartum: A cohort study

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