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***disclaimer*** Contact your medical professional or 911 in case of an emergency. Please check the preeclampsia community forums (www.preeclampsia.org/forum) and hotline (800-665-9341) for urgent questions/concerns. This is not an entry point for quick answers.

11/01/2026

For today's we are sharing Sabrina's story with

Sabrina writes, "Throughout my whole pregnancy I knew something was off within my body. Every time I went to my doctor, my blood pressure was higher. She kept telling me it was nothing to worry about. Around 20 weeks I started having really bad swelling, again told this is normal in pregnancy. At 35 weeks I started having more symptoms head ache, blurry vision, side pain, and edema.

My husband took me to l&d we waited hours to find out they were going to induce me because I had preeclampsia. Immediately, they put me on a mag drip and induced me at 12pm. I labored for 24 hours only getting to 5cm. The doctors decided to break my water to help get things moving. After breaking my water nothing came out, a little while later they tried again still nothing. They started to bring up the idea of a c-section if things did not progress. About 15 minutes later nurses rushed in flipping me. I remember a nurse over me telling me everything would be okay. I was bleeding very badly. We later found out my placenta started to detach. I was rushed into the operating room, my husband struggling to keep up. When they pulled my baby out he did not cry in the OR. They took him to the NICU to be put on oxygen. The doctor told us he would be monitored for the night. He ended up having a 9 day NICU stay. After birth my blood pressure continued to stay high. The doctor kept me admitted for 5 days after birth to continue monitoring my blood pressure. To this day month's later I wish someone had listened to me."

Read more: https://www.preeclampsia.org/our-stories/throughout-my-whole-pregnancy-i-knew-something-was-off

11/01/2026

November is Prematurity Awareness Month. We honor. We remember. All babies who were born too soon. ❤️

10/31/2026

For today's we are sharing Olivia's story with

Olivia writes, "At 24 weeks, I was placed on bed rest after experiencing daily elevated blood pressure that medication couldn’t control. I had heard of preeclampsia before, but I didn’t take it as seriously as I should have. Looking back, that perspective has completely changed. I began having frequent episodes of blurred vision, black spots, and dizziness, and even the short walk from my bed to the bathroom would cause my blood pressure to spike. With close monitoring and multiple appointments each week with my OB-GYN, I made it to 32 weeks.

In the days leading up to delivery, I developed a severe headache at the base of my neck that wouldn’t respond to medication, and the swelling in my body became overwhelming—my face, hands, and legs were all affected. I ultimately delivered via C-section, but experienced a hemorrhage afterward that required a blood transfusion. My platelet count had dropped significantly, and I remember waking up to my doctor explaining how quickly my condition had progressed into HELLP syndrome.

My baby was born weighing 3 pounds, 11 ounces and required care in the NICU, adding another layer of fear and uncertainty during an already overwhelming time. Even now, 13 months later, I am still on blood pressure medication due to the lasting effects this had on my body.

Now, I share my story to urge other women to pay attention to their bodies, take symptoms seriously, and trust themselves when something feels off."

Read more: https://www.preeclampsia.org/our-stories/at-24-weeks-i-was-placed-on-bed-rest

10/30/2026

When did you give birth due to preeclampsia, eclampsia or HELLP syndrome? Let us know! ❤️💗💚💛💜💙

10/30/2026

Take 10 minutes to complete the intake survey of the Preeclampsia Registry and add your pregnancy experience to preeclampsia research efforts. Whether you have had preeclampsia, had a loved one who experienced it, or just want to contribute your pregnancy history to improve outcomes, everyone has a role they can play to improve research by, for, and about Black and Brown moms. The vast majority of people who participate in clinical trials are white, so there simply is not enough research about how preeclampsia affects Black and Brown women, or the different way in which we experience maternal healthcare. We deserve better. The Take Ten campaign is a call-to-action to our resilient community of Black women.

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. These are our daughters, our nieces, our granddaughters, our sisters, our friends – and they deserve better pregnancy outcomes through research that supports and represents their distinct experiences.

Learn more: www.preeclampsia.org/take10

10/29/2026

Women who have had preeclampsia have three to four times the risk of high blood pressure and double the risk for heart disease and stroke. For women who had preeclampsia and delivered preterm, had low-birthweight babies, or suffered from severe preeclampsia more than once, the risk of heart disease can be even higher. While still unknown whether the risk is caused by preeclampsia or if the woman was already predisposed, these risks first emerge in the years following a complicated pregnancy. Although this may seem daunting, ample research shows that there are many ways for women to protect their heart health and that of their families.

This research does not mean you will definitely develop heart problems if you had preeclampsia, but for some women pregnancy can serve as an early warning sign for future heart disease. This kind of “heads up” gives you an opportunity to make changes now for a healthier tomorrow – and reap the benefits today, too!

Many of the risk factors for preeclampsia and other conditions affecting your blood pressure and heart are similar. They include a family history of high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes.

While you can’t change your family history, you can adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle:
❤️Get adequate physical activity
❤️Eat a heart-healthy diet
❤️Get to/Stay at a healthy weight
❤️Stop smoking
❤️Know your numbers (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar)

Learn more about heart health and preeclampsia here: https://www.preeclampsia.org/heart-disease-stroke

10/29/2026

Our last Promise Walk for Preeclampsia for 2026! ❤️ 🎉🥳

Sign up today: www.promisewalk.org

10/29/2026

Today is . Women who have had preeclampsia have three to four times the risk of high blood pressure and double the risk for heart disease and stroke. For women who had preeclampsia and delivered preterm, had low-birthweight babies, or suffered from severe preeclampsia more than once, the risk of heart disease can be even higher. While still unknown whether the risk is caused by preeclampsia or if the woman was already predisposed, these risks first emerge in the years following a complicated pregnancy. Although this may seem daunting, ample research shows that there are many ways for women to protect their heart health and that of their families.

This research does not mean you will definitely develop heart problems if you had preeclampsia, but for some women pregnancy can serve as an early warning sign for future heart disease. This kind of “heads up” gives you an opportunity to make changes now for a healthier tomorrow – and reap the benefits today, too!

Many of the risk factors for preeclampsia and other conditions affecting your blood pressure and heart are similar. They include a family history of high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes.

While you can’t change your family history, you can adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle:
❤️Get adequate physical activity
❤️Eat a heart-healthy diet
❤️Get to/Stay at a healthy weight
❤️Stop smoking
❤️Know your numbers (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar)

Learn more about heart health and preeclampsia here: https://www.preeclampsia.org/heart-disease-stroke

10/28/2026

The cause (etiology) of preeclampsia remains unknown. Numerous proposed theories have led to various attempts at prevention and intervention strategies, none of which have proven to be overwhelmingly successful. There is, however, general agreement that the placenta plays a key role in preeclampsia, and women with chronic hypertension and certain metabolic diseases like diabetes are more susceptible. Obesity is another major risk factor – one that is perhaps modifiable.

Speak to your physician about your risks, and what you can do to minimize them, but recognize that no definitive answers to the cause or causes of preeclampsia yet exist.

Which is why we at the Preeclampsia Foundation advocate for and fund research grants to accelerate research.

Learn more about research for preeclampsia and how you can contribute to research here: https://www.preeclampsia.org/research

10/28/2026

with Traci Mannah of the New Orleans Promise Walk for Preeclampsia

Traci writes, "I walk because I want to moms and families to be aware of the signs and symptoms. As a two time survivor of preeclampsia, there is so much I didn’t know to look for."

Join the New Orleans Promise Walk for Preeclampsia on Saturday, November 7 at 10 am at Oakdale Park, 650 Wall Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056

Registration is free: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026promisewalk/classification/300396/

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