Preeclampsia Foundation

Preeclampsia Foundation Educate, support and engage the affected community, improve healthcare practices, & find a cure. This site does not give medical advice.
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***disclaimer*** Contact your medical professional or 911 in case of an emergency. Please check the preeclampsia community forums (www.preeclampsia.org/forum) and hotline (800-665-9341) for urgent questions/concerns. This is not an entry point for quick answers.

Today is Day. Preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are life-threatening and the leading cause of...
01/23/2025

Today is Day. Preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are life-threatening and the leading cause of illness and death for moms and babies.

Share these graphics to your feed to spread awareness of preeclampsia, eclampsia, or HELLP syndrome's impact on you.

01/23/2025

Getting in your or was NOT YOUR FAULT. Sending love to all those who have felt like it was ♥️

Hurry do NOT miss out on this fun event! Registration ends February 1! A postpartum preeclampsia survivor and other volu...
01/22/2025

Hurry do NOT miss out on this fun event! Registration ends February 1! A postpartum preeclampsia survivor and other volunteers run the 140 over 90 Run. The medal this year was designed by an eclampsia survivor. There are also medals available to purchase for your kids.

Complete a goal to complete 140 miles over 90 days or a 5k. Register today!

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Melbourne/140over90VirtualEvents

01/22/2025

About us ☀️💕

Dr. Dorothy Fink is a friend of the Preeclampsia Foundation who is has supported self-measured blood pressure programs l...
01/21/2025

Dr. Dorothy Fink is a friend of the Preeclampsia Foundation who is has supported self-measured blood pressure programs like Cuff Kit, as well as work to ensure maternal health voices are heard during her time leading the Office of Women's Health. Congratulations to Dr. Fink!

Learn more about The Cuff Kit here: https://www.preeclampsia.org/the-cuff-project
Learn more about MoMMA's Voices here: https://www.mommasvoices.org/

Read the article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/01/19/trump-hhs-appointments-interim-secretary/

What does the Preeclampsia Foundation do? 1️⃣ Our approach is to start with patients. Our goal is to improve the lives o...
01/21/2025

What does the Preeclampsia Foundation do?

1️⃣ Our approach is to start with patients. Our goal is to improve the lives our affected community through education, engagement, and support.

2️⃣ We advanced healthcare practices. We train over 4,000 healthcare professionals each year, so they can better serve their patients. We constantly advocate for innovations in care that will improve outcomes.

3️⃣ We're constantly searching for a cure. Our goal is to cure preeclampsia by developing and promoting a scientific gap analysis for discoveries and advocating for increased funding that will lead us to a cause and a cure.

You can learn more about us, our staff, and what we do at our website: https://preeclampsia.org/about-us

01/20/2025

can happen to any woman, any after 20 weeks or up to 6 weeks. Know the signs & symptoms to watch out for and report to your provider.

Learn more about the signs and symptoms here: https://preeclampsia.org/signs-and-symptoms

Grateful for this wonderful community of survivors and supporters that help us make maternal health better for everyone....
01/20/2025

Grateful for this wonderful community of survivors and supporters that help us make maternal health better for everyone. Happy Martin Luther King Day! ♥️

01/20/2025

40% of medically necessary preterm deliveries are due to .

Was your baby born prematurely due to ?

For today's we are sharing Rachel's story with Rachel writes, "My 3rd pregnancy was much more difficult than the...
01/19/2025

For today's we are sharing Rachel's story with

Rachel writes, "My 3rd pregnancy was much more difficult than the first two. I was misdiagnosed and treated for bronchitis and sinus infections for a couple months before being diagnosed with asthma and pregnancy rhinitis with nasal polyps. Then one night, at 35 weeks pregnant, I was up puking all night, I tried to sleep on the bathroom floor. In the morning I was so puffy and swollen, and my blood pressure was 170/110.

My husband and I went to the hospital and right away, a resident told me I would have to deliver that day because it was preeclampsia. We were shocked. The nurse wanted to wring his neck for scaring us, but later admitted he was right. We started the mag, antibiotics, fluids, cervidil, and at some point pitocin, but made no progress. I was also throwing up here and there. Then my labs showed my platelets dropping. They were going to do a c section and we ended up doing it with general anesthesia and no epidural or spinal because of the risks.

When I woke up, they started the fundal checks, pushing my belly with an open wound without any pain management. It felt like torture. I don't think I saw my baby til the next day because I was just struggling to stay afloat... then my numbers kept worsening and I needed blood transfusions. I was so weak, so exhausted, and it felt like death had come to take me. Thankfully, I started to improve after the blood transfusions and my baby girl was healthy, but tiny. She was 4 pounds 6 ounces and only needed oxygen for the first hour. She stayed in the nicu for several days while I tried to regain strength. Birth trauma is so real. It feels like part of my strength died while going through it all."

Read more: https://preeclampsia.org/our-stories/preeclampsia-and-hellp

For today's we are sharing Natalie's story with Natalie writes, "I started getting upper chest pain and though...
01/18/2025

For today's we are sharing Natalie's story with

Natalie writes, "I started getting upper chest pain and thought it was just gas or heart burn. I had an ultrasound done on my liver and the nurse took blood samples in the evening. My platelet count was 149 so they decide to start drawing my blood every 4 hours and officially diagnosed me with HELLP Syndrome. So on thru the night and the next day came, May 1st. At 5am they came in to say my count was at 122. It dropped by twenty and said my organs were failing so they told us it was time to deliver.

We said okay and prayed our baby girl, Serena Joy, will be okay because at this point we were 23 weeks and 6 days. We found out after another hour that I went down to 110 platelet count. I went thru emergency c section and Serena made a small cry. She was 1lb and 3oz. It was the sweetest and most beautiful sound. They rushed her to the NICU where she lived from 5/1/22-5/5/22. On May 5th her little heart stopped beating after battling complications with her respiratory system.

We miss and think of Serena Joy every day. She was born way too early, and I wish we caught preeclampsia earlier, I have become a certified patient family partner with to help the research preeclampsia team learn and find a cure as this disease is awful. I am almost certain I had preeclampsia from the start but no one knew it yet. No mother should have to battle this sickness. I'm sorry to those who have/had it. I am praying for all. I am a preeclampsia survivor but wish my little girl was still here, but preeclampsia took that from me."

Read more: https://preeclampsia.org/our-stories/gone-too-soonuntil-we-see-serena-again

We are so excited for the final year of the 140 over 90 Run! Do NOT miss out on this fun event! A postpartum preeclamps...
01/17/2025

We are so excited for the final year of the 140 over 90 Run! Do NOT miss out on this fun event! A postpartum preeclampsia survivor and other volunteers run the 140 over 90 Run. The medal this year was designed by an eclampsia survivor. There are also medals available to purchase for your kids.

Complete a goal to complete 140 miles over 90 days or a 5k. Register today!

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Melbourne/140over90VirtualEvents

HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening pregnancy complication considered a severe variant of preeclampsia H-Hemolysis (bre...
01/16/2025

HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening pregnancy complication considered a severe variant of preeclampsia

H-Hemolysis (breaking down of red blood cells)
EL-Elevated Liver enzymes
LP-Low Platelets

HELLP syndrome and preeclampsia can both occur after 20 weeks of pregnancy or up to 6 weeks postpartum.

Learn more: https://preeclampsia.org/hellp-syndrome

If you had to describe your preeclampsia, eclampsia or HELLP syndrome experience in one word: What would it be? Tell us ...
01/15/2025

If you had to describe your preeclampsia, eclampsia or HELLP syndrome experience in one word: What would it be? Tell us in the comments!

Knowing your blood pressure numbers in pregnancy and postpartum is important. If your blood pressure is less than 140/90...
01/14/2025

Knowing your blood pressure numbers in pregnancy and postpartum is important. If your blood pressure is less than 140/90 keep checking your blood pressure. A blood pressure over 140/90 (either the top or bottom) call your provider and ask what they want you to do. If either of your numbers is more than 160/110 seek immediate medical care.

Knowing your blood pressure also helps you know what is normal for you. A rise of 10-15 more than your normal is also a cause for concern.

Learn more about blood pressure and how to take it accurately: https://preeclampsia.org//blood-pressure

01/14/2025

Did you know this fact about ? Eclampsia is a very serious complication of characterized by one or more seizures during pregnancy or in the postpartum period.

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Did you know this fact about #eclampsia? Eclampsia is a very serious complication of #preeclampsia characterized by one or more seizures during pregnancy or in the postpartum period.

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