Stress caused by a traumatic pregnancy and delivery can often override the ability to emotionally cope.
If you are looking for emotional or informational support, we are here for you.
Have questions about preeclampsia or other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy? Connect with members of our medical advisory board. Our health professionals, based both nationally and internationally, and representing the diversity of thought in this field, are specialists in preeclampsia and can help you gather information to discuss with your doctor or midwife.
To ask our experts a question, just email expert@preeclampsia.org.
Please remember, information given by our experts is not intended to replace the care given by a medical professional. You should never make medical decisions based on the guidance of our experts without the support and approval of your healthcare professional. When in doubt, contact your doctor or certified midwife.
Need to talk about your feelings during pregnancy or the postpartum period? Check out the U.S. Health and Human Services Department’s Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Maternal Mental Health Hotline, a confidential, toll-free hotline for expecting and new moms experiencing mental health challenges launched in 2022. The hotline is accessible by phone or text at 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746) in English and Spanish. TTY Users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-943-5746.
The Maternal Mental Health Hotline is not intended as an emergency response line and individuals in behavioral health crisis should continue to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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