Objective To investigate the value of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) for identifying white coat hypertension (WCH) during pregnancy and predict the prognosis. Methods A total of 140 pregnant women who underwent ABPM in Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University between 2012 and 2013 were enrolled in the present study. The enrollment time was the time pregnant women underwent ABPM. The initial diagnosis was the diagnosis made at the time pregnant women underwent ABPM. The final diagnosis was the diagnosis made at the time of delivery. Results ABPM was helpful for identifying the WCH during pregnancy. Among pregnant women with WCH, 9 of them (17%) finally developed preeclampsia and 19 of them (36%) finally developed gestational hypertension. Conclusion WCH may occur at each stage of pregnancy. Although it is not necessary to receive drug therapy, the blood pressure should be monitored continuously during pregnancy. The outcome of pregnant women with WCH is good.