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How do we measure preeclampsia research studies’ usefulness and trustworthiness?
January 30, 2025
How do we measure preeclampsia research studies’ usefulness and trustworthiness?

By Amanda Yang, MS Evidence-based healthcare comes from trustworthy research. Research is designed carefully, so that it can be repeated and tested by other scientists. Wrong information or bad data may waste clinical resources or even cause harm to...

Does preeclampsia increase your risk for future neurological conditions?
January 30, 2025
Does preeclampsia increase your risk for future neurological conditions?

By Sig-Linda Jacobsen, MD Neurological symptoms are not uncommon in those who have preeclampsia. The most common symptom is severe headache. Some patients may also experience eclampsia, or seizures during pregnancy and the postpartum period.&nb...

Can vitamin D during pregnancy lower the risk of preeclampsia and preterm labor?
January 30, 2025
Can vitamin D during pregnancy lower the risk of preeclampsia and preterm labor?

Summary by Jennifer Mitchell, MPH, PhD Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can happen during pregnancy and affects 2-8% of pregnancies around the world. It can cause health problems for both the mother and the baby. Some studies suggest that no...

Can blood vessel health answer questions about cardiovascular risk in preeclampsia patients?
January 30, 2025
Can blood vessel health answer questions about cardiovascular risk in preeclampsia patients?

By Julie Reynolds, MD and Laney Poye As the Foundation often shares, research shows that women with a history of preeclampsia are two to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD). Researchers and patients both ask, “but wh...

Preeclampsia Foundations Announces the 2025 Peter J. Pappas Recipients
January 27, 2025
Preeclampsia Foundations Announces the 2025 Peter J. Pappas Recipients

The Preeclampsia Foundation announced today the recipients of its 2025 Peter Joseph Pappas Research Grants. Based on the recommendations of its Scientific Advisory Council, the Preeclampsia Foundation awarded two grants totaling $99,997 USD each to D...

Honoring the Retirement of Dr. Tom Easterling
January 26, 2025
Honoring the Retirement of Dr. Tom Easterling

It’s with unimaginable gratitude that we recognize Dr. Tom Easterling, as he retires from his role as Director of the Preeclampsia Foundation Medical Advisory Board. To talk about Dr. Easterling’s legacy is to talk about the 25 years of t...

Preeclampsia Foundation Launches GAP—SPIRIN:  a creative intervention for Black maternal health
January 23, 2025
Preeclampsia Foundation Launches GAP—SPIRIN: a creative intervention for Black maternal health

"GAP—SPIRIN" is an evidence-based education campaign, encouraging the use of low-dose aspirin to help prevent preeclampsia and close the maternal health equity gap.

Preeclampsia Foundation Racial Disparities Task Force Creates Action Plan 
November 19, 2024
Preeclampsia Foundation Racial Disparities Task Force Creates Action Plan 

Strategic Roadmap to Address High Rates of Hypertension-related Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in Black Women

Patterns of Antihypertensive Medication Use in the First 2 Years Postpartum
November 04, 2024
Patterns of Antihypertensive Medication Use in the First 2 Years Postpartum

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a leading cause of maternal mortality and can put both mother and baby at risk for problems during pregnancy. Women who had HDPs have postpartum risks of chronic hypertension up to ten times those ob...

Genetic predictors of blood pressure traits are associated with preeclampsia
November 04, 2024
Genetic predictors of blood pressure traits are associated with preeclampsia

Although underlying causes of preeclampsia are not fully understood, there is evidence suggesting a strong genetic component. Genetic risk factors for blood pressure have been shown to contribute to the risk of preeclampsia.

Does high blood pressure in pregnancy affect long-term cardiometabolic health?
November 04, 2024
Does high blood pressure in pregnancy affect long-term cardiometabolic health?

High blood pressure (above 120/80 mm Hg) during pregnancy was linked to a greater chance of developing long-term health problems like diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

Should pregnant individuals with mild chronic hypertension be delivered early?
November 04, 2024
Should pregnant individuals with mild chronic hypertension be delivered early?

Planned early-term delivery in individuals with mild chronic hypertension was not associated with a reduction in adverse maternal outcomes but was associated with an increase in some neonatal complications. Mild chronic hypertension (or high blood p...

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