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Preeclampsia Foundation
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US non-profit to reduce illness and death due to #preeclampsia, #eclampsia, #HELLPsyndrome & #hypertension in pregnancy. *Does not provide medical advice* #obstetrics #HDP #research
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Did you know that only 10% of women know the symptoms of preeclampsia? 🤰

Knowledge is power and can save lives

Symptoms include:
❗Headache
❗Nausea & vomiting in the second half of pregnancy
❗Changes in vision
❗Rapid weight gain
❗Swelling
❗High blood pressure (140/90 or 10-15 above your baseline)
November 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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#Preeclampsia doesn't just impact mom; it impacts the baby as well. The effects vary widely and depend on the gestational age of the baby at birth. #prematurityawarenessmonth

Learn more: www.preeclampsia.org/faqs
November 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Thank you to the @nytimes.com & Danielle Friedman for the excellent coverage of the role of pregnancy health in long-term outcomes, "Health Issues in Middle Age Can Be Linked to Pregnancy Years Earlier": www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/w...
Health Issues in Middle Age Can Be Linked to Pregnancy Years Earlier
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November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Don't wait for #GivingTuesday! Help us to transform tomorrow NOW so no mom has to be separated from her baby after birth due to #preeclampsia #eclampsia or #HELLPsyndrome.

Give: www.preeclampsia.org/givetoday
November 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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#Preeclampsia is a leading known cause of #prematurebirth, contributing to about 1/5 of all premature deliveries.
November 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder ( #PTSD ) is common among parents with children in the #NICU. If you experienced #prematurity along with #preeclampsia #eclampsia or #HELLPsyndrome, you are not alone.

www.preeclampsia.org/birth-trauma...
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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For today's #StorySaturday we are sharing Allison's story with #preeclampsia and #postpartumpreeclampsia

"I had no headache, no abdominal pain, no vision changes, literally no symptoms. That routine appointment saved my life!"

Read more: www.preeclampsia.org/our-stories/...
November 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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We are so excited for this bracelet with Little Words Project!✨ For every bracelet purchased, 25% of proceeds go back to the Preeclampsia Foundation

By purchasing this bracelet (only available through December!) you are directly supporting moms & babies

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Giveback- Promise
The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia™ supports the mission of the Preeclampsia Foundation as we improve the outcomes of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by educating, supporting and engaging the commu...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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No family should face early delivery due to #preeclampsia. Help us transform tomorrow, where there could be better treatment options than "We need to deliver today."

Give today: www.preeclampsia.org/givetoday

#PrematurityAwarenessMonth
November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Our vision is of a world where hypertensive disorders of #pregnancy no longer threaten the lives of moms and their babies. Progress has been made, but by giving a generous end of year gift to the Preeclampsia Foundation today, YOU transform tomorrow for families.
November 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Dr. Sarosh Rana & @nebraskamedicine.bsky.social team & their Systematic Treatment and Management of Postpartum Hypertension (STAMPP-HTN) program highlighted. The program monitors mothers who had #HBP during #pregnancy to identify at risk of #postpartumpreeclampsia
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Program to protect new mothers from dangerously high blood pressure
New mothers face serious health risks in the weeks after giving birth. Nebraska Medicine is launching a new program in January 2026 to help keep women safe during this critical time.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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The authors used data from the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults #CARDIA study that followed subjects for 30 years.

Read more: www.preeclampsia.org/the-news/res...

#preeclampsia #preeclampsiaresearch
November 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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In this study, researchers looked at the medical records of over 31,000 people who gave birth between 2012 and 2023. They tracked their blood pressure readings from early #pregnancy until 6 months after delivery

Read more: www.preeclampsia.org/the-news/res...

#preeclampsia
November 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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November is #FamilyHistoryMonth. This holiday season, talk about your family's health journey. Knowledge is power, and being proactive about your health risks can be beneficial for both your #pregnancy and #postpartum journeys. ♥️

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November 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Today is #WorldPrematurityDay. We are sharing Missy Ellison's story with #prematurity with her daughter due to #preeclampsia

"I nearly lost my life to preeclampsia in 2019. My daughter was born at 30 weeks 3 days"

Give: www.preeclampsia.org/givetoday
November 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Today is #WorldPrematurityDay. We honor. We remember. All the babies born too soon♥️

#prematurityawareness #preemiemom #preemiedad #preemie #preemiebaby
November 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Support us while you are decorating for the holidays! Buy from our Lynch Creek fundraising page, and a portion of the sales is donated to us. It'll ship to you wherever you are located: lynchcreekwreaths.com?campaign_id=...
November 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Blood pressure is an important vital sign in #pregnancy or the initial #postpartum period. #Preeclampsia can occur after 20 weeks of pregnancy and up to 6 weeks postpartum.

www.preeclampsia.org/blood-pressure
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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We urge healthcare providers to educate their patients about #postpartumpreeclampsia. Any woman can develop #preeclampsia after her baby is born

Order patient education materials here: www.preeclampsia.org/store
November 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Despite difficulties with the concept of ethnicity, worldwide, Black women suffer #HDP more often and have worse outcomes than White women. South Asian, Pacific Islander, and American Indian women also have a higher risk of preeclampsia than White women.

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November 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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It is often talked about how important bonding is after birth, but in a situation like #preeclampsia and #prematurity, that bonding may be delayed for weeks to months due to the health of the mother and/or baby.

#PrematurityAwarenessMonth
November 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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To prevent all variations of #preeclampsia, including #HELLPsyndrome, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines, women with one or more high-risk factors should take low-dose #aspirin.

www.preeclampsia.org/aspirin
November 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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PlGF testing presents a major opportunity to improve #maternal & newborn outcomes, aid in faster and more accurate diagnoses, and offer increasingly equitable #obstetric care in Canada and beyond.

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November 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Two of our #Take10 Ambassadors and @mommasvoices.bsky.social Patient Family Partners will be participating in this Maternal Health Panel hosted by one of our partners, First Ladies Health Initiative on Nov 19.

Learn more: www.firstladieshealth.com/event-detail...
Morehouse School of Medicine - Maternal Health Panel | First Ladies Health
Join us for an inspiring event focused on maternal health. Hear from medical experts and community leaders as they share lived experiences, clinical insights, and bold solutions to improve outcomes fo...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Progress has been made in understanding #preeclampsia, but we need your help to transform tomorrow!

Please consider making a generous end-of-year gift to the Preeclampsia Foundation. Together, we can transform tomorrows for families! 🌟❤️

www.preeclampsia.org/givetoday
November 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM