Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period and affects both the mother and the unborn baby. Affecting at least 5-8% of all pregnancies, it is a rapidly progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure and usually the presence of protein in the urine. Early recognition of preeclampsia signs and symptoms can save your life.
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Experiencing symptoms, getting diagnosed, becoming a survivor and dealing with long-term complications can all take a toll on your mental health. Our goal is to get women connected to other community members with similar experiences while providing other resources to reduce isolation and promote healing.
Doulas can help bridge the gap for any mom, but especially those most vulnerable to maternal illness and death.
Stories of our brave women and families who have been affected by preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. Please note that due to a technical issue, we are currently fixing the images on this page.
Birth Trauma Resources Between 25 and 34 percent of women report that their births were traumatic. A traumatic birth experience is defined by circumstances in which the individual patient bel...
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While the Preeclampsia Foundation has been championing patient advocacy and representation for all families affected by hypertension in pregnancy throughout our 25 year history, we recognized the uniq...
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. Parents from our...
Resultados de varios estudios apoyan la hipótesis de que el estrés causado por un embarazo y parto traumáticos puede en muchas ocasiones anular la habilidad de salir adelante emoc...
As an advocate who served on the planning committee for the Foundation’s Chicago Promise Walk and 5K Run for numerous years and currently serves on the Patient Advisory Council, Jasmine Mago is...
As a preeclampsia survivor in our PF community, you are probably well-aware that you have a higher risk for various forms of heart disease than our “normal” pregnancy peers. As one survivo...
