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Strategic Roadmap to Address High Rates of Hypertension-related Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in Black Women
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a leading cause of maternal mortality and can put both mother and baby at risk for problems during pregnancy. Women who had HDPs have postpartum risks of chronic hypertension up to ten times those ob...
Although underlying causes of preeclampsia are not fully understood, there is evidence suggesting a strong genetic component. Genetic risk factors for blood pressure have been shown to contribute to the risk of preeclampsia.
High blood pressure (above 120/80 mm Hg) during pregnancy was linked to a greater chance of developing long-term health problems like diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Planned early-term delivery in individuals with mild chronic hypertension was not associated with a reduction in adverse maternal outcomes but was associated with an increase in some neonatal complications. Mild chronic hypertension (or high blood p...
This study shows a link between preeclampsia and long-term brain health. Preeclampsia can affect the brain including experiencing changes in cognitive performance and a greater rate of cognitive decline in midlife.
For many members of the preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, and eclampsia community, the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a life-changing part of their pregnancy and birth experience. Here are 10 ways to show support to the NICU parent.
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Preeclampsia Foundation and Preeclampsia Foundation Canada have announced that Olivia Nonn, PhD, Mancy Tong, PhD, and Kelsey McLaughlin, PhD are their 2024 Vision Grant research award recipients. These highly competitive monetary awards recognize the...
Updated resource created in partnership with ISSHP and SMFM focuses on building strong provider-patient partnerships to improve long-term cardiovascular outcomes for preeclampsia patients.
August 5, 2024 – Melbourne, FL –– The Preeclampsia Foundation provided 100 Cuff Kits™, individual packages of self-measured blood pressure cuff and educational materials about the importance of blood pressure monitoring in pre...
Partnership aims to address pregnancy health disparities in Florida
It is with great sadness that the Preeclampsia Foundation team learned about the passing on August 13, 2024 of Professor Christopher Redman, a premier preeclampsia researcher, clinician, and advocate for women's health in the UK.
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Educating patients is the first line of defense when it comes to proper recognition and reporting of symptoms of preeclampsia.
Our purpose is to improve the outcomes of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by educating, supporting and engaging the community, improving healthcare practices, and finding a cure.