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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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Do your patients know and understand #preeclampsia?

Learn ways to help educate your patients here: www.preeclampsia.org/educating-pa...

#eclampsia #hellpsyndrome #obgyn #mfm #maternalhealth
January 30, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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What should you talk about with patients during a #preconception visit?

✨Previous pregnancy history
✨Medical history
✨Current medical issues
✨Medications
✨Any concerns that the patient might have about the next pregnancy

#highriskpregnancy #maternalhealth #obgyn #mfm
January 29, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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Great start to 2026!
I’m honored to receive the 2026 Peter Joseph Pappas Research Grant from @preeclampsia.org Our lab will investigate how non-coding genetic variation contributes to preeclampsia pathogenesis. 🧬
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Preeclampsia - New Preeclampsia Research Funded To Investigate Genetic Targets And Possible Therapeutics
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January 28, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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🎉Congratulations to Aki Ushiki, PhD @akiushiki.bsky.social
on being awarded the 2026 Peter J. Pappas Research Grant from the @preeclampsia.org ! Her work will shed new light on the genetic regulation underlying preeclampsia!
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Assistant Professor Aki Ushiki Awarded Preeclampsia Foundation’s Peter J. Pappas Research Grant - Genetics
Aki Ushiki, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Genetics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been awarded a 2026 Peter J. Pappas Research Grant from the Preeclampsi...
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January 29, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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The Preeclampsia Foundation announced the recipients of its 2026 Peter Joseph Pappas Research Two grants were awarded to @akiushiki.bsky.social and Kathleen Fisch, PhD.

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#preeclampsiaresearch #preeclampsiaawareness #preeclampsia
January 28, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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Knowing the signs and recognizing that a patient may have experienced birth trauma can make a difference. Access our birth trauma resources to share with your patients here: www.preeclampsia.org/birth-trauma...

#birthtrauma #preeclampsia #obgyn #mfm
January 28, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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We are so excited for the 2026 Promise Walk for Preeclampsia locations! 🥰🎉
Sign up for your local walk or join us virtually here: www.promisewalk.org

#PromiseWalk2026 #preeclampsiaawareness #preeclampsia #PromiseWalkforPreeclampisa #PromiseWalk #hellpsyndrome #eclampsia
January 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Any woman can develop #preeclampsia after her baby is born, or #postpartumpreeclampsia, whether she experienced #HBP during her# pregnancy or not. Moms are at risk up to 6 weeks postpartum.

: www.preeclampsia.org/postpartum-p...
January 26, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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Today is #MaternalHealthAwareness Day. #Preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are life-threatening and the leading cause of illness and death for moms and babies.

Share these graphics to your feed to spread awareness!
January 23, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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For every 1 pregnancy-related death, there are 50x as many "near misses". 💔 Help us create change by using your voice, experience, and advocacy through our MoMMA's Voices program: www.mommasvoices.org/moms-families.
January 22, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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An informed nurse like you helps your patients navigate current and future health challenges: www.preeclampsia.org/nurses

#nurse #nursing #nurseeducation #nurseresources
January 21, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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Birth trauma is real. Patients deserve support. Check out our birth trauma resources to give to patients: preeclampsia.org/birth-trauma...

#birthtrauma #birthtraumaawareness #traumaticbirth #preeclampsia
January 20, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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Grateful for this wonderful community of survivors and supporters that help us make maternal health better for everyone. Happy Martin Luther King Day! ♥️
January 19, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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For today's #StorySunday we are sharing Jocelyn's story with #preeclampsia #NICU #NEC #25weeker #infantloss

"My daughter Jewelz tragically passed from developing a severe case N.E.C. I try not to blame myself."

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January 19, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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For today's #StorySaturday we are sharing Amy's story with #postpartumeclampsia

"I survived—but life was never quite the same. I’ve been hypertensive ever since. Without medication, my blood pressure still spikes dangerously high."

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January 17, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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Providers can make all the difference for #preeclampsia #eclampsia #HELLPsyndrome patients. Access our provider resources on our website.

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#postpartumpreeclampsia #postpartumhellpsyndrome #postpartumeclampsia #obgyn #maternalnurse #mfm #obestrics
January 16, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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It is not too late to register! Join us TONIGHT at 6:30 pm EST.

Want to turn your passion into impact? Learn how to plan, promote, and pull off a successful third-party fundraiser during our fun and informative Zoom session!

Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#preeclampsia
January 15, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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The Preeclampsia Registry brings together #preeclampsia patients, family members, and researchers to find answers to better prevent, treat, and one day, cure preeclampsia.

www.preeclampsia.org/registry

#preeclampsiaresearch
January 15, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy impact 5-8% of all births in the United States. 💔

#preeclampsia #preeclampsiaawareness #eclampsia #hellpsyndrome #postpartumpreeclampsia
January 14, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Ten minutes of your time ensures that communities of color are better represented, informed, and equipped to save the lives of future Black and Brown mothers: www.preeclampsia.org/take10

#Tak10forPreeclampsia #Take10 #preeclampsiaresearch #preeclampsia #BlackMaternalHealth
January 13, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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Our team has been heartbroken by the passing of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a certified nurse midwife and advocate for perinatal health equity, who passed away on January 2, 2026 following the premature birth of her daughter due to preeclampsia. @mommasvoices.bsky.social

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A midwife’s death days after childbirth complications reignites the conversation around Black maternal health | CNN
Janell Green Smith was a certified nurse-midwife and doctor of nursing practice in South Carolina. Less than a week after giving birth herself, she was dead.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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It's important to know that delivery is not the cure for #preeclampsia. Moms are at risk for #postpartumpreeclampsia up to 6 weeks #postpartum.

Learn more: www.stillatrisk.org
January 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Join Us for “How to Host the Perfect 3rd Party Fundraiser!

Want to turn your passion into impact? Learn how to plan, promote, and pull off a successful third-party fundraiser during our fun and informative Zoom session!

Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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For today's #StorySaturday we are sharing Caitlin's story with #preeclampsia #NICU #HELLPsyndrome

Caitlin writes, " I've never been so sick in my whole life. Im so grateful for the medical team who took care of me and my daughter."

www.preeclampsia.org/our-stories/...
January 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Can patients have another pregnancy after #preeclampsia #eclampsia, #HELLPsyndrome? 🤰

Deciding to try again or not is a highly individualized situation: www.preeclampsia.org/the-news/com...
Preeclampsia - After Preeclampsia: Another Pregnancy Or Not?
If you’re one of the thousands of women who experienced severe preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome, then you probably have more questions than answers about deciding whether to get pregnant again.It can ta...
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January 9, 2026 at 7:18 PM