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International guidelines recommend structured follow-up care to prevent chronic disease, but limited research has explored women\u2019s knowledge of these risks, and their preferences regarding long-term follow-up care. This may impede how obstetric information is used for chronic disease prevention in practice.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n This qualitative study used purposive and snowball sampling to recruit women in Ireland diagnosed with preeclampsia at least one year prior. Semi-structured interviews were conducted online, exploring awareness of chronic disease risks and provision of follow-up care. Thematic analysis was performed using an inductive approach.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n Twelve women aged 28\u201364 years were interviewed, at median six years since preeclampsia diagnosis. Participants\u2019 antenatal and postnatal care experiences varied widely, but most described follow-up care after preeclampsia as being inconsistent or absent. Three key themes were generated: (1)\n Preeclampsia in the \u2018rear-view mirror\u2019<\/jats:italic>\n \u2014women often viewed preeclampsia as an acute, resolved event, and had limited awareness of any long-term risks. However, they regarded chronic disease risk information as valuable and empowering; (2)\n Changing priorities as \u2018life takes over\u2019<\/jats:italic>\n \u2014 women often prioritised other family members\u2019 health needs above their own, particularly in the newborn phase. They favoured delaying discussions about chronic disease risks, ideally to 6\u201312 months after pregnancy, preferably provided through primary care; (3) Desire for proactive,\n \u2018blameless\u2019<\/jats:italic>\n follow-up care\u2014women favoured systematic, non-judgmental follow-up programmes underpinned by clear communication between obstetric and primary care services, continuity of healthcare providers, and free access. Some described residual anxiety relating to their preeclampsia experience, and emphasised the importance of sensitive, person-centred follow-up care.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n Women affected by preeclampsia in Ireland typically have limited awareness of its links with long-term chronic disease risks, and frequently experience a lack of structured follow-up care. They expressed strong support for receiving personalised information about opportunities for secondary prevention, and advocated for systematic, proactive follow-up. 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