“A little awareness goes a long way.” – Ben Heller  When Amanda and Ben Heller lost their son Thomas to HELLP syndrome 13 years ago, they turned to the Preeclampsia Foundation...

Stories of our brave women and families who have been affected by preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome.

  What is Preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period and affects both the mother and the unborn baby. Affecting at least 5-8% of all p...

Birth Trauma Resources Between 25 and 34 percent of women report that their births were traumatic. A birth is said to be traumatic when the individual & believes the mother’s or her...

May 19, 2020 - Melbourne, FL - The Preeclampsia Foundation is responding to the needs of pregnant and postpartum women, during COVID-19, with the introduction of The Cuff Kit™.  With w...

On April 16, a briefing for U.S. Congressional staff offered insights about how maternity care is being provided in the midst of the COVID pandemic. We joined a number of maternal health organizations...

We were there when she lunged into the Atlantic Ocean having just completed a 3,000-mile cross country journey by bike.  One year from the start of that journey, there is a new chapter in Carlie...

What’s a “bundle” and what should I expect from healthcare providers who are following these guidelines? Patient safety “bundles” – including Severe Hypertension D...

After realizing you have Wonder Woman super powers, here are some ways you can put them into action when confronted with real life scenarios. 1. My doctor/nurse/midwife is not taking my symptoms seri...