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05/06/2026

Preeclampsia, eclampsia, or HELLP syndrome can happen in any pregnancy or postpartum (up to 6 weeks) experience.

Even if the pregnancy did not experience any complications, new moms are still at risk of developing preeclampsia up to 6 weeks postpartum.

Knowing the signs and symptoms and taking action on those symptoms can save lives.

Know the signs and symptoms:

❗headache
❗high blood pressure
❗blurry vision
❗upper right quadrant pain
❗rapid weight gain
❗swelling
❗shortness of breath

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

Happy Nurses Day! Thank you to all nurses who support preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome patients during pregna...
05/06/2026

Happy Nurses Day! Thank you to all nurses who support preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome patients during pregnancy or postpartum.

05/05/2026

Preeclampsia is a life-threatening disorder of pregnancy related to high blood pressure in the second and third trimesters. Every expecting mother should know the signs and symptoms and report to their health care provider should they experience any of these common symptoms:

❗High blood pressure
❗Swelling of the face or hands
❗Weight gain of more than 5 lb in a week
❗Headache that won't go away
❗Changes in vision
❗Nausea or throwing up, especially suddenly, in the second half of pregnancy
❗Upper right belly pain
❗Difficulty breathing

Learn more: https://www.preeclampsia.org/signs-and-symptoms

The Preeclampsia Foundation announced today the launch of their 2026 Preeclampsia Awareness Report, which found that whi...
05/05/2026

The Preeclampsia Foundation announced today the launch of their 2026 Preeclampsia Awareness Report, which found that while 80% of new and expectant moms in the United States are aware of preeclampsia as a dangerous high blood pressure condition related to pregnancy, only 8% can correctly name all of its major symptoms and only 29% expressed fear that it may impact their own pregnancy.

The Report, which launched in May as part of Preeclampsia Awareness Month, came from survey data collected alongside digital media partner What To Expect and analyzed knowledge from almost 3,000 new and expectant moms that closely represents the demographics of the US population. The survey, which was previously conduced in 2015, also found that modern parents consume pregnancy and parenting content in very different ways than past generations – suggesting the importance of a multimedia, multichannel approach to preeclampsia education.

“While we celebrate that many parents are aware of preeclampsia, the disconnect between patients’ understanding of ‘this is a serious condition’ and ‘this could happen to me’ really stood out in these survey results,” said Eleni Tsigas, Preeclampsia Foundation Chief Executive Officer. “Early recognition of symptoms, especially among those at higher risk of developing preeclampsia, is critical to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment that can improving outcomes for moms and babies."

Read the press release here: https://www.preeclampsia.org/the-news/news-from-the-foundation/new-preeclampsia-foundation-data-reveals-low-symptom-awareness-persistent-inequities-and-disconnect-between-knowledge-and-action-among-us-based-expectant-and-new-moms

In 2024, Lillian and her husband were expecting their daughter, Shira. Lillian experienced hyperemsis gravidrum, a hemat...
05/05/2026

In 2024, Lillian and her husband were expecting their daughter, Shira. Lillian experienced hyperemsis gravidrum, a hematoma, and bedrest during her pregnancy. While she was pregnant, Lillian also experienced spotted vision and rapid weight gain. Her concerns were brushed off as general pregnancy symptoms. On New Year's Eve, Lillian gave birth to Shira.

Lillian believed that once she delivered, she would no longer be at risk for preeclampsia. After being discharged from labor and delivery, she was extremely swollen. She shares, "I left the hospital wearing socks because my shoes would not fit, and I could barely fit into my maternity clothes." As each day passed, her swelling increased. On postpartum day 6, Lillian experienced a debilitating headache that she first dismissed as sleep deprivation. Once her mom placed a pulse oximeter on her finger and she checked her blood pressure, Lillian knew something was wrong. She and her rushed to the emergency room.

Lillian shares, "Once there, my blood pressure continued to climb to dangerous levels. My RN mode kicked in, and I told the ER doctor, “I think this is preeclampsia, and I need to be placed on a magnesium drip ASAP.”

Due to the quick action of Lillian knowing and recognizing the symptoms of postpartum preeclampsia and taking action to get help, she was treated with magnesium sulfate and blood pressure medication.

Lillian reflects, "Experiencing preeclampsia was the scariest experience of my life. As a registered nurse and maternal health advocate, I was well aware that Black women are at a significantly higher risk of developing preeclampsia. It is one thing to know the statistics surrounding maternal morbidity and mortality; it is another to live it personally."

Read more of Lillian's story here: https://www.preeclampsia.org/our-stories/lillians-story

Today is International Day of the Midwife! Thank you to all midwives who support preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP synd...
05/05/2026

Today is International Day of the Midwife! Thank you to all midwives who support preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome patients in their pregnancy or postpartum. ❤️

05/04/2026

It is a common feeling for or syndrome survivors to feel like it was their fault their baby was born early.

IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT.

You did not cause preeclampsia to happen to you or your baby.

You are not alone if you do or have ever felt this way. There are resources for you: www.preeclampsia.org/birth-trauma-resources

with Space Coast, FL Promise Walk for Preeclampsia Volunteers. Thank you, Ashley, Teresa, Aleta, and Alyssa, for all y...
05/04/2026

with Space Coast, FL Promise Walk for Preeclampsia Volunteers.

Thank you, Ashley, Teresa, Aleta, and Alyssa, for all you do! ❤️

Join us and participate in the Space Coast, FL Promise Walk for Preeclampsia on May 16 at 9 am at Cocoa Civic Center on 430 Delannoy Ave, Cocoa, FL. 32922.

Register for free today: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026promisewalk/classification/298043/

Preeclampsia, eclampsia, or HELLP syndrome can happen in any pregnancy or postpartum (up to 6 weeks) experience. Even if...
05/04/2026

Preeclampsia, eclampsia, or HELLP syndrome can happen in any pregnancy or postpartum (up to 6 weeks) experience.

Even if the pregnancy did not experience any complications, new moms are still at risk of developing preeclampsia up to 6 weeks postpartum.

Knowing the signs and symptoms and taking action on those symptoms can save lives.

Know the signs and symptoms:

❗headache
❗high blood pressure
❗blurry vision
❗upper right quadrant pain
❗rapid weight gain
❗swelling
❗shortness of breath

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

For today's we are sharing Erica's story with Erica writes, "One evening, almost a month after I had labs done af...
05/03/2026

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

Erica writes, "One evening, almost a month after I had labs done after a higher BP reading at a routine visit that also found trace amount of protein in my urine, I didn’t feel right. Knowing that my labs came back “normal” but that things can change rapidly in pregnancy, I phone the on call line at my OBs office. The conclusion was that if things felt off, it never hurts to get checked out at labor and delivery at the hospital.

Even though no immediate red flags were present, the slightly elevated blood pressure was enough to have the doctors conduct more testing. The result was preeclampsia and thus began the watch for severe features appearing. I immediately was given the beta steroids to prep for an early delivery but my regular OBs were hoping to get me to 37 weeks. I didn’t even make it to my next at the office.

However, barely 72 hours since that trip to L&D I woke up with severe pain that I thought was heartburn. When it began radiating to my back up my spine, I had my husband rush me to the hospital because this time - something was truly off. My blood pressure reading came back as 190/105 and I was immediately the most popular gal on the floor. I was put on Mag Drip while the doctors consulted on my case. I needed to deliver or have a c section before I worsened. After a failed attempted at induction, I opted for the urgent c section and they immediately began prepping me for it.

My son was born 3lbs 14oz and was whisked away to the NICU and I would not be able to see him for another 24 hours as I was still on mag drip and needed to stay in bed. He spent a couple of weeks there to gain weight and after a few Brady spells, he was able to come home.

It had never dawned on me that what may look like a normal pregnancy blood pressure reading, was actually high compared to my normal. And the swelling that I was experiencing was also indeed not pregnancy normal. It is my hope that my story and experience can help other women understand the warning signs of preeclampsia and prevent my situation from happening to them."

Read more: https://www.preeclampsia.org/our-stories/trust-your-gut-2

May 3 is Bereaved Mother's Day. We are thinking of all the mothers who have lost their babies too soon due to preeclamps...
05/03/2026

May 3 is Bereaved Mother's Day. We are thinking of all the mothers who have lost their babies too soon due to preeclampsia, eclampsia, or HELLP syndrome. Sending love today. ❤️

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