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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 15h

Left untreated, eclamptic seizures can result in coma, brain damage, and possibly #maternalloss or #infantloss.

Learn more: www.preeclampsia.org/faqs

Preeclampsia - FAQs

Preeclampsia Treatment, Eclampsia, Eclampsia Treatment, Toxemia, PET and PIH, HELLP Syndrome, Causes Preeclampsia, Preeclampsia Affect Pregnancy, Preeclampsia Affect the Baby

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 15h

The main sign of #eclampsia is seizures during pregnancy, but is often accompanied by #highbloodpressure readings.

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 15h

Eclampsia (e-CLAMP-si-a) is a very serious complication of preeclampsia characterized by one or more #seizures during #pregnancy or in the #postpartum period.

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 15h

Yesterday, the Preeclampsia Foundation launched two new educational resources for patients and providers about #preeclampsia tests. 🤰👩‍⚕️

Read more: preeclampsia.org/the-news/hea...

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 1d

Check out our new educational resource about #preeclampsiatests

preeclampsia.org/the-news/hea...

#preeclampsia #preeclampsiaawareness

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 1d

Many factors guide a healthcare provider’s decision about how to manage #preeclampsia, including the gestational age and health of the baby, overall health and age of the mother, and a careful assessment of how the disease is progressing.

Learn more: www.preeclampsia.org/faqs

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 2d

#WhyIWalk with Natalia Davila of the #Boston #PromiseWalkforPreeclampsia

"I walk to spread awareness, to support and be a part of a community that just gets it."

Join us October 12 at 9 am at Playstead Park in Andover. Parking is free: secure.qgiv.com/event/2025pr...

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 2d

It can be hard to know how to support parents who have experienced a #pregnancyloss or #infantloss because of #preeclampsia #eclampsia #HELLPsyndrome.

Learn about more ways you can support them here: www.preeclampsia.org/the-news/com...

#PregnancyandInfantLossAwarenessMonth

Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 2d

Happy National Physician Assistant Day to those who care for
#preeclampsia #eclampsia #HELLPsyndrome patients both in pregnancy and postpartum. We appreciate you ❤️

#NationalPAday #physicianassistant #nationalphysicianassistantday

Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 2d

Happy Midwife Week to those who care for #preeclampsia #HELLPsyndrome #eclampsia patients both in pregnancy and postpartum. We are grateful for all you do.

#MidwifeWeek #Midwife #CNM #certifiednursemidwife

Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 2d

We are sharing Brianna's story with #preeclampsia #HELLPsyndrome #36weeker

"I could not ignore the voice in my head saying something was wrong. Being a PA, I was well versed on the symptoms and how to advocate for myself."

www.preeclampsia.org/our-stories/...

Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 2d

We are sharing Courtney's story with #preeclampsia #placentalabruption

"Almost two years later and I still think about how lucky I am to have these moments with my daughter."

Read more: www.preeclampsia.org/our-stories/...

Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 5d

PAC member Samantha Reyes joined CEO Eleni Z. Tsigas at the ISSHP meeting last week to highlight how patients add value to research study teams. She is a maternal health advocate, @mommasvoices.bsky.social PFP, & a biopharma professional #preeclampsia

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 5d

Losing a child due to #preeclampsia #eclampsia #HELLPsyndrome should not be what informs providers of what kind of care a mom should have in subsequent pregnancies. Preeclampsia Foundation CEO Eleni Z. Tsigas knows this personally.

#Pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth

Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 6d

The first time a patient hears of the words #preeclampsia #eclampsia or #HELLP syndrome should NOT be at diagnosis.

Order patient education materials: www.preeclampsia.org/store

Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 6d

We are so excited for this bracelet with Little Words Project✨ For every bracelet purchased, 25% of proceeds go back to the Preeclampsia Foundation

Purchase the bracelet here: www.littlewordsproject.com/products/giv...

#preeclampsia #promisewalkforpreeclampsia

Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 7d

October Promise Walk for Preeclampsia 🌟❤️

Our final walks of the season! Join us for our last walks until 2026!

-Charlotte, NC 10/11/25
-Boston, MA 10/12/25

Sign up today: www.promisewalk.org

Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 7d

October is #PregnancyandInfantLossAwarenessMonth. We know many members of our #preeclampsia #eclampsia #HELLPsyndrome community have experienced loss. We honor. We love. We remember. ❤️

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 8d

Would you like to learn more about what the last 25 years of progress, advocacy, and impact in the fight against #preeclampsia? Watch the replay of #PreeclampsiaFoundation CEO, Eleni Z. Tsigas at last month's @mommasvoices.bsky.social Lunch 'n Learn.

Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-eP...

25 Years of Progress: Celebrating the Preeclampsia Foundation

YouTube video by MoMMAs Voices

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 8d

Today, we honor all the babies who endured a NICU stay. #NICUAwarenessDay

#NICU #NICUAwareness

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MoMMAS Voices @mommasvoices.bsky.social · 9d

Happy Monday! We are excited to announce the third episode of Season 2 of The Power of MoMMAs Voices Podcast! This week, we are featuring #preeclampsia advocate Alexis LaVacca: podcast.mommasvoices.org #podcast

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 9d

Today is #WorldHeartDay

#Preeclampsia survivors have 3-4 times the risk of #highbloodpressure and double the risk for #heartdisease and #stroke : www.preeclampsia.org/heart-diseas...

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 11d

For today's #StorySatuday we are sharing Stephanie's story with #postpartumpreeclampsia #postpartumhemorrhage

"This was certainly not the welcome to motherhood I had envisioned and I was robbed of the experience I longed for with my baby."

Read more: www.preeclampsia.org/our-stories/...

Preeclampsia - I Never Knew Preeclampsia Could Occur Postpartum Until It Happened To Me

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 12d

The Preeclampsia Registry brings together preeclampsia patients, family members, and researchers to find answers to better prevent, treat, and one day, cure #preeclampsia. #preeclampsiaresearch

www.preeclampsia.org/registry

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 12d

Are you up to date on the current guidelines to care for #preeclampsia #eclampsia or #HELLPsyndrome patients? www.preeclampsia.org/current-guid...

Preeclampsia - Current Guidelines

CURRENT GUIDELINES

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