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Early assessment and intervention following HDP are therefore crucial to improving women\u2019s life-course health trajectory, as well as outcomes for any subsequent pregnancies. However, previous research has shown that Australian women and their primary health care providers are largely unaware of ongoing health risks and the necessary follow-up screening and assessments. Primary care providers also receive inadequate hospital-to-community handover and support to promote preventive health measures to women following pregnancy complications. Consequently, post-HDP care remains insufficient for optimizing long-term health.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study aims to (1) explore whether a post-HDP education and follow-up service package can be designed, developed, and implemented among targeted general practitioners (GPs) and maternity hospitals across Sydney, Australia, and (2) evaluate whether the post-HDP education and follow-up package can address knowledge gaps among health care providers regarding the long-term health risks after HDP and build capacity among GPs to implement evidence-based care.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n This pilot study will design, develop, and implement a post-HDP education and follow-up package (\u201cthe package\u201d) adopting a collaborative and implementation methodological approach. The package, designed by expert health care providers and informed by prior evidence-based research, will include educational materials, improved hospital-to-community handover, and a funded 6-month postpartum visit.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Data collection occurred over an 18-month implementation and follow-up period between April 2024 and October 2025. Sixteen GPs across the Central and Eastern Primary Health Network (CESPHN) were recruited, along with their antenatal shared care (ANSC) affiliated tertiary referral hospitals in Sydney. 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