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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 4h

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. We remember all your babies. We honor your babies with you. If you would like to, share about your baby with us. ❤️

Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 4h

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 1d

Preeclampsia impacts 5–8% of pregnancies, with Black women 60% more likely to experience it.
Join us tomorrow at 3PM ET for a webinar with @preeclampsia.org to learn strategies for recognizing symptoms & supporting at-risk patients. Learn more and register:

Webinar: “I Got You, Sis!” Advancing Preeclampsia Education and Care in Black Communities | AcademyHealth

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 1d

As a women's health, obstetric, neonatal nurse, or emergency medicine #nurse, you may be the lifeline that recognizes a patient has #preeclampsia, #eclampsia or #HELLPsyndrome.

An informed nurse like you helps your patients: www.preeclampsia.org/nurses

Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 2d

A woman’s condition can progress to severe #preeclampsia very quickly. Know the signs and symptoms--it can save lives.

Learn more about preeclampsia: www.preeclampsia.org/faqs

Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 5d

Women who have endured traumatic pregnancies such as severe #preeclampsia #eclampsia #HELLPsyndrome have a higher incidence of #PTSD #PPMD than women without these complications.

Access our birth trauma resources here: www.preeclampsia.org/birth-trauma-resources

#WorldMentalHealthDay

Preeclampsia - Birth Trauma Resources

Between 25 and 34 percent of women report that their births were traumatic.

www.preeclampsia.org

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 6d

#Preeclampsia takes the lives of moms and babies. Each year, worldwide, 76,000 moms and 500,000 babies lose their lives due to preeclampsia #HELLPsyndrome #eclampsia 💔

Share our content to help us raise awareness so every mom is aware of the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia.

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 6d

In developed countries, the #stillbirth rate with #HELLPsyndrome is 51 out of every 1,000 pregnancies, which is higher than the rates from severe #preeclampsia and #eclampsia.

Learn more about the effects of HELLP syndrome here: preeclampsia.org/hellp-syndrome

#PregnancyandInfantLossAwarenessMonth

Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 6d

We're so grateful for our partnership with Association of Black Cardiologists who have been committed partners in the vital work to improve #maternalhealth outcomes!

Director of Communications, Laney Poye, is joining the #BlackMaternalHealth roundtable this week.

Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 7d

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 · 7d

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

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 8d

Check out our new educational resource about #preeclampsiatests

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

#preeclampsia #preeclampsiaawareness

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Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia.org · 8d

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 · 9d

#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 · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 12d

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 · 12d

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 · 13d

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 · 13d

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 · 14d

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