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10 Ways to Show up for the Preeclampsia NICU Parent
September 23, 2024
10 Ways to Show up for the Preeclampsia NICU Parent

For many members of the preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, and eclampsia community, the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a life-changing part of their pregnancy and birth experience. Here are 10 ways to show support to the NICU parent.

After Preeclampsia: Another Pregnancy or Not?
May 07, 2024
After Preeclampsia: Another Pregnancy or Not?

Research suggests the risk of having preeclampsia again is approximately 20%, however experts cite a range from 5% to 80% depending on when you had it in a prior pregnancy, how severe it was, and additional risk factors you may have.

5 Tips for Coping with Grief at the Holidays
March 26, 2024
5 Tips for Coping with Grief at the Holidays

The loss of your expected pregnancy experience is especially hard at the holidays. Grief is normal - here are five tips to help you cope.

Not Just Physical: the Psychological Burden of Preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome
September 25, 2023
Not Just Physical: the Psychological Burden of Preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome

Women who have endured traumatic pregnancies such as severe preeclampsia, eclampsia and HELLP syndrome have a higher incidence of PTSD and PPMD than women without these complications.

No És Solo una Condición Física: el impacto psicológico de la preeclampsia
September 25, 2023
No És Solo una Condición Física: el impacto psicológico de la preeclampsia

Resultados de varios estudios apoyan la hipótesis de que el estrés causado por un embarazo y parto traumáticos puede en muchas ocasiones anular la habilidad de salir adelante emocionalmente, llevando a complicaciones psiqui&aacut...

Preeclampsia volunteer and survivor Jasmine Mago pens new children's book on prematurity
April 24, 2023
Preeclampsia volunteer and survivor Jasmine Mago pens new children's book on prematurity

Foundation advocate Jasmine Mago writes children's book about the prematurity experience.

AFTER PREECLAMPSIA: What do I do when my risk is not gone, but my healthcare plan is?
December 23, 2022
AFTER PREECLAMPSIA: What do I do when my risk is not gone, but my healthcare plan is?

While on the road this summer for the Reconnect Tour 2022, I met with academic and clinical centers of preeclampsia excellence whose leadership recognize that there is a gap between our pregnancy care and everything that happens beyond pregnancy.

How can we improve our support to empower dads? Reflections from the Road
August 11, 2022
How can we improve our support to empower dads? Reflections from the Road

CEO Eleni Z. Tsigas reflects on preeclampsia's impact on dads and how we can improve our support to empower them as partners in mom's health.

Balancing Hope & Concerns: Reflections from the Road
July 05, 2022
Balancing Hope & Concerns: Reflections from the Road

CEO Eleni Tsigas shares the first half of her ReConnect preeclampsia roadtrip, while asking the question: is innovation enough?

Hospital Guidelines and the Preeclampsia Patients’ Bill of Rights
January 14, 2022
Hospital Guidelines and the Preeclampsia Patients’ Bill of Rights

Hospitals are now expected[1] to follow a standard set of protocols, or practices, to ensure consistent, safe healthcare for every woman, every pregnancy, every situation. These standardized practices are outlined in the Severe Hypertension in Pregna...

Unexpecting: An Interview with Author & Loss Mom Rachel Lewis
October 20, 2021
Unexpecting: An Interview with Author & Loss Mom Rachel Lewis

An interview with Rachel Lewis, founder of Brave Mamas and author of Unexpecting: Real Talk on Pregnancy Loss about her new resource for parents of loss.

How to Show Up for a Preeclampsia Parent of Loss: A guide for loved ones
October 18, 2021
How to Show Up for a Preeclampsia Parent of Loss: A guide for loved ones

Pregnancy may end with the loss of a baby - here's how to support the parents of loss in your life.

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