ArticlesWe honor the “Silent-er Club”Posted in Raising Awareness and Fundraising on June 09, 2013 by Administrator
In June, Americans celebrate Father's Preeclampsia 2013: A Global SymposiumPosted in Preeclampsia Information on June 05, 2013 by Administrator
On May 27, 2013, PRE-EMPT in collaboration with MCHIP, organized “Preeclampsia 2013: Global Symposium” as a satellite event to the Women Deliver conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As a Follow Up to National Preeclampsia Awareness Month, the NICHD Highlights Some of Its Research on PreeclampsiaPosted in Preeclampsia Information on June 05, 2013 by Administrator Some efforts to understand preeclampsia focus on risk factors and causes (or mechanisms). Understanding the "how" and the "why" of the condition could provide effective ways to prevent it from occurring or to slow its progress. Evidence shows that certain factors, such as pre-pregnancy obesity or a first pregnancy, put women at higher risk for the condition. A recent NICHD spotlight described some of the Institute's specific studies on the risk factors for preeclampsia, including ... Content Partners Share and Raise Preeclampsia Awareness During May 2013Posted in Preeclampsia Information on May 28, 2013 by Administrator
Delivering the “Deliverers” – Highlights from Women Deliver Conference 2013Posted in Preeclampsia Information on May 28, 2013 by Administrator
From the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Lagos-Nigeria, over the lovely Indian Ocean to the beautiful city of Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia, it certainly was worth flying over 15 hours to arrive at the Kuala Lumpur convention center for the Women Deliver 3rd Global Conference. According to President of Women Deliver Jill W. Sheffield, guests ... The Ride From Saltadere, HaitiPosted in Preeclampsia Information on May 25, 2013 by Administrator
Nadine Brunk, a Certified Nurse-Midwife, started a program called Midwives for Haiti (MFH). We’ve been talking to Nadine about how we can extend our work in patient and community education to prenatal care settings like those found in Haiti. I feel like we have much to learn from Nadine, as one minute with her blog will show you. Recently, she shared this amazing story with us. Tackling Preeclampsia, A Deadly Disease in PregnancyPosted in Preeclampsia Information on May 07, 2013 by Administrator
BY ELENI TSIGAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PREECLAMPSIA FOUNDATION On May 3, 2013, this article appeared in IMPATIENT OPTIMISTS, a blog of the Melinda & Bill Gates Foundation. Preeclampsia is – depending on the country– either the first, second, or third leading complication of pregnancy that causes death – either to the mother or baby. And the reported ... Preeclampsia & International Maternal Mortality: The Global Burden of the DiseasePosted in Preeclampsia Information on May 01, 2013 by Administrator
SOME HEAVY FACTS Anti-Hypertension Medications During PregnancyPosted in Health Information on April 29, 2013 by Administrator The risk of preeclampsia is higher in women with chronic hypertension (high blood pressure), but studies have shown that it is far safer to keep a woman's hypertension under control during pregnancy than to risk preeclampsia superimposed on top of uncontrolled chronic hypertension. The good news is there are many anti-hypertensive medications, and many of them have been successfully and safely used in pregnancy.
"For most drugs in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, the indications for treatment outweigh potential risks. Treatment should be individualized to meet the specific needs of each woman," said Dr. Tom Easterling, director of the Foundation's medical advisory ... Montreal Study Shows Pregnancy Complications Up to Twice Higher in Women Born PretermPosted in Research on April 29, 2013 by Administrator A team lead by Dr. Anne Monique Nuyt, a neonatal specialist and researcher at the Sainte-Justine Mother and Child University Hospital Center and University of Montreal, reported in the September 2012 Canadian Medical Association Journal that women who were born prematurely are more likely to have pregnancy complications than women who weren't. Their study is the first to clearly show the impact of preterm birth (i.e., before 37 weeks of gestation) itself on pregnancy risks. They examined the data from all women born preterm between 1976 and 1995 and who had delivered at least one infant between 1987 and 2008. "We took all women born preterm and selected twice as many 'at-term' women as representative controls for this study," Nuyt explained. There were 7,405 women in the born preterm group ... Why We Love Our VolunteersPosted in Volunteer Happenings on April 29, 2013 by Administrator Many words come to mind when describing a volunteer: devoted, inspiring, passionate. But those words feel pale and generic when faced with the deep motivation and strength that makes up the members of the Preeclampsia Foundation's volunteer core. Volunteers come to our foundation for many different reasons: mourning the loss of a loved one. Mourning the loss of that "perfect" pregnancy experience. Celebrating their gratitude in having a new life. Honoring a loved one's experience which they can only hope to never personally understand. But they stay for one overwhelming reason. It is their desire that no woman and no family should feel as alone, insecure and frightened as one does when faced with an overwhelming health crisis like preeclampsia, ... Congress Is Listening, the World Is Responding, but Still We Need YouPosted in Letter from the Executive Director on April 28, 2013 by Administrator As we begin the first official National Preeclampsia Awareness Month, as finally designated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, we are enormously grateful to numerous organizations, companies and individuals that are partnering with us in this month-long campaign to educate, inform and inspire. Together we are committed to spreading important information: the symptoms and impact of this life-threatening complication of pregnancy, as well as the critical need for more research and professional education to turn the tide on disastrous maternal and newborn outcomes that result from hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
Because preeclampsia awareness saves lives, efforts this month will span the country and cover a variety of communication venues. The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia™ campaign ad will appear on the ... 10 Ways Nurses Help Preeclampsia PatientsPosted in Preeclampsia Information on April 28, 2013 by Administrator
A longer article from the Preeclampsia Foundation will be posted by the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWOHNN) in May. Here are the highlights. A survey or our members brought to light the following top 10 ways nurses can be sensitive and helpful to preeclampsia patients. 1) Thank you for educating me to know the symptoms and how dangerous preeclampsia can be. 2) Thank you for being willing to listen and learn from the women you care for. Screening and Diagnostic Tests to Be Studied in IrelandPosted in Research on April 04, 2013 by Administrator BY CARYN ROGERS, SCIENCE WRITER Preeclampsia's subtle symptoms share so many commonalities with other conditions that a diagnosis can be delayed or missed. The Preeclampsia Foundation advocates for what is known as "translational" work on new screening and diagnostic tests, which attempts to quickly turn basic bench research into bedside applications. In December, the Preeclampsia Foundation's Executive Director, Eleni Tsigas, sent a video message of support for an Irish research team's bid for a grant to fund a research center. Now a substantial new funding announcement has been made.
ACOG Reports New Delivery Guidelines for Uncomplicated PregnanciesPosted in Health Information on April 04, 2013 by Administrator American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists President James T. Breeden, MD, raises awareness in his March blog about the trend in cesarean sections. "Today, one in three babies in the US are born by cesarean - the delivery of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus," wrote Breeden. "The rate of labor induction is also at an all-time high. Unfortunately, many of these births occur before the pregnancy is considered 'term' at 39 weeks. These upward trends have long been a source of concern in the medical community, especially considering the increased risks to a baby who may not be fully developed at ... Memorial Benefit for Reid Raises $7,250Posted in Volunteer Happenings on April 04, 2013 by Administrator BY REBEKA WHITMAN
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Gratitude, Connections and Weaving it All Together for Greatest ImpactPosted in Letter from the Executive Director on April 02, 2013 by Eleni LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ELENI TSIGAS
Ten years ago, I daresay not too many people had heard the word "preeclampsia." Now the media often cover the latest research or provide helpful education, for example, CNN's February article on five things you need to know ... Midway to May Pep RallyPosted in Letter from the Executive Director on March 05, 2013 by Administrator It's March... w Fundraising teams have used our new tools and are doing a superb job, putting our Promise Walk $7,000 ahead of where we were last year. And not only will we be celebrating our first-ever national designation, but 16 states and cities have declared May Preeclampsia Awareness Month in their jurisdictions. Read on for an interesting article that describes why that is so important to our advocacy ... Awareness Protects UsPosted in Health Information on March 04, 2013 by Administrator Awareness that good outcomes don't always happen helps us prepare while hoping for the best. Just because a pregnancy is classed as high-risk doesn't mean that it will become medically complicated - and just because a pregnancy is classed as low-risk doesn't mean that it won't. Many of us know this firsthand; we were low-risk right up until the complications developed in our first preeclamptic pregnancy, or went into a subsequent pregnancy classified as high-risk, only to breathe a sign of relief as we delivered a full-term healthy baby. We've all seen the list of risk factors for preeclampsia: first pregnancy, personal or family history of preeclampsia, underlying conditions like chronic hypertension or lupus or autoimmune conditions, obesity, history of infertility or prior miscarriage. Awareness of your ... |
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It wasn't until my sister Rikki became pregnant with her first child that I understood the full meaning of pregnancy problems. She was 35, had Ulcerative Colitis, an autoimmune disease, and had difficulty becoming pregnant. She and her husband were looking forward to the birth of their son. On November 8, at 22 weeks, she developed HELLP Syndrome and the only option was to deliver the baby. Rikki's liver, heart and lung functions were deteriorating significantly. As I waited at the hospital with other family members, I asked the doctor, "Can't you wait until he is a few weeks older so that he has some sort of chance?" The doctor told me if they ... 
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It's hard to imagine the impact that a public awareness event like The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia™ can have on the consciousness of the public, our elected officials, health care providers and researchers, but with 44 walks scheduled in major markets across the United States, we are making strides and delivering hope!
hich in Florida means spring training for Major League Baseball. In fact, I can practically hear the crack of the bat just ten minutes from our headquarters! But the real home runs are happening for the Preeclampsia Foundation all across the country. We're halfway to Preeclampsia Awareness Month, and our Promise Walk teams all across the United States are knocking it out of the ballpark! 