The Preeclampsia Foundation announced today the launch of two new educational videos designed to help patients, families, and healthcare providers navigate recovery after high blood pressure during or after pregnancy. They focus on empowering patients with practical guidance for the immediate postpartum period and long-term health beyond pregnancy.

These resources were co-created with Ann Celi, MD, MPH, a physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and faculty member at Harvard Medical School, the Foundation’s Patient Advisory Council and Medical Advisory Board to ensure they reflect both the latest evidence and the real-world needs of the affected community.

“It has been a privilege to work with the Preeclampsia Foundation on this project. By including patients at every stage, we created resources that reflect their real questions and concerns. Patient feedback during testing indicated that these videos help build understanding and confidence to talk with their healthcare and support teams. Our hope is that these tools will support better outcomes,” Dr. Celi said.

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), including preeclampsia, eclampsia, or HELLP syndrome can make recovery physically and emotionally challenging. High blood pressure can continue or even begin after delivery, putting women who have had HDP at higher risk for both immediate and long-term health problems like heart disease. Ongoing follow-up care is essential to support recovery and promote future wellness.

“Patients deserve clear, supportive guidance after a complicated pregnancy, not just during it,” said Preeclampsia Foundation Chief Executive Officer Eleni Tsigas. “Our community consistently tells us they feel unprepared for the postpartum period. These new videos are designed to help patients and providers partner together to support health and wellbeing beyond pregnancy.”

The videos serve as a companion to the Foundation’s free printable My Health Beyond Pregnancy tool, created in partnership with the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine and the International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy.

One video, 7 Tips for Immediate Postpartum Care, focuses on practical steps patients can take in the days and weeks after birth, including monitoring symptoms, prioritizing rest, and knowing when to seek medical care. The second, 8 Steps to Care for your Health Beyond Pregnancy addresses self-advocacy, long-term health risks, and follow-up care after high blood pressure in pregnancy.

A challenging pregnancy experience such as preeclampsia can have lasting implications for overall health. These videos in English and Spanish expand the Foundation’s robust library of evidence-informed, patient-centric educational materials and reinforce the importance of empowered, continuous care from pregnancy through postpartum and beyond.

To view the videos and My Health Beyond Pregnancy tool, visit: https://preeclampsia.org/beyondpregnancy

About the Preeclampsia Foundation

The Preeclampsia Foundation is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2000 to improve the outcomes of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by educating, supporting, and engaging the community, improving healthcare practices, and accelerating research. We envision a world where preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy no longer threaten the lives of mothers and their babies. For more information, visit www.preeclampsia.org.