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Preeclampsia Foundation collaborates with Healthy Start Coalition of Brevard County to distribute blood pressure Cuff Kits™ to at-risk expectant and new moms
August 29, 2024
Preeclampsia Foundation collaborates with Healthy Start Coalition of Brevard County to distribute blood pressure Cuff Kits™ to at-risk expectant and new moms

August 5, 2024 – Melbourne, FL –– The Preeclampsia Foundation provided 100 Cuff Kits™, individual packages of self-measured blood pressure cuff and educational materials about the importance of blood pressure monitoring in pre...

In Memoriam: Chris Redman, MD, Author, Researcher, and Advocate
August 14, 2024
In Memoriam: Chris Redman, MD, Author, Researcher, and Advocate

It is with great sadness that the Preeclampsia Foundation team learned about the passing on August 13, 2024 of Professor Christopher Redman, a premier preeclampsia researcher, clinician, and advocate for women's health in the UK.

TikTok Influencer and 3x Preeclampsia Survivor Kelceymarie Warner kicks off “Promise Walk Wherever” as Honorary Chair
August 01, 2024
TikTok Influencer and 3x Preeclampsia Survivor Kelceymarie Warner kicks off “Promise Walk Wherever” as Honorary Chair

Melbourne, FL –– Preeclampsia survivors and their supporters from across the United States will hit the pavement on Saturday, August 24, 2024, as part of the fifth annual Promise Walk Wherever virtual event to benefit the Preeclampsia Fou...

New algorithm to predict risk of heart disease deaths in women.
July 26, 2024
New algorithm to predict risk of heart disease deaths in women.

New algorithm to predict heart disease includes nine new variables for women (including preeclampsia and postpartum depression). This could enable earlier treatment and lifestyle changes, potentially preventing many cardiovascular deaths.

Are women with preeclampsia more likely to age faster and have more long-term health problems?
July 26, 2024
Are women with preeclampsia more likely to age faster and have more long-term health problems?

Researchers found that women who had preeclampsia are at greater risk for accelerated aging and multiple long-term health problems than those who did not have preeclampsia.

Is in-home care an effective way to treat high blood pressure after pregnancy?
July 26, 2024
Is in-home care an effective way to treat high blood pressure after pregnancy?

Researchers found in-home care with remote monitoring may be an effective way to treat high blood pressure after pregnancy, reducing ER visits among a racially and socioeconomically diverse population. The model shows promise for expansion to areas w...

Do preeclampsia patients continue to have high blood pressure after delivery?
July 26, 2024
Do preeclampsia patients continue to have high blood pressure after delivery?

Preeclampsia patients are at risk of having ongoing high blood pressure after giving birth. This can lead to severe hypertension and hospital readmissions. The data shows the importance of remote blood pressure monitoring programs.

Does having preeclampsia in more than one pregnancy affect long-term heart disease risk?
July 26, 2024
Does having preeclampsia in more than one pregnancy affect long-term heart disease risk?

Researchers found that compared to those who never experienced preeclampsia, there was a stepwise increased risk of developing high blood pressure. Having preeclampsia or gestational hypertension in more than one pregnancy may increase your future ri...

New Scientific Research Funding Available to Eliminate Pre-Term Deliveries from Preeclampsia
June 27, 2024
New Scientific Research Funding Available to Eliminate Pre-Term Deliveries from Preeclampsia

The Preeclampsia Foundation is seeking Letters of Intent for the Peter Joseph Pappas Research Grants funding program, designed to accelerate preeclampsia research.

Preeclampsia Foundation’s Take 10 for Preeclampsia Research program announced  as top 10 finalist in NIH Build UP Trust Challenge
June 12, 2024
Preeclampsia Foundation’s Take 10 for Preeclampsia Research program announced as top 10 finalist in NIH Build UP Trust Challenge

Program competes for one of four $200,000 grant prizes in 2025 MELBOURNE, Fla. – June 12, 2024 – The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced today that the Preeclampsia Foundation’s Take 10 for Preeclampsia Research program h...

Preeclampsia Foundation Cuff Kit™ program receives HHS Office on Women’s Health Hypertension Innovator Award
May 09, 2024
Preeclampsia Foundation Cuff Kit™ program receives HHS Office on Women’s Health Hypertension Innovator Award

The Cuff Kit™ program joins 10 other programs honored for innovation in addressing hypertension during pregnancy

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