02/02/2026
Many moms who are told they're “high-risk” for pre-eclampsia are confused about why this is happening and what they can do to prevent it. Keep reading or send this to an expecting mom friend. 🤍
Pre-eclampsia is usually more about how the nervous system is responding to stress when we break it down to the root.
🚗 Gas pedal = stress and alert mode
🚗 Brake pedal = rest, growth, and healing mode
Pregnancy asks your body to spend more time on the brake pedal side so blood vessels can soften, your heart can adapt, and your baby can grow. When stress has been running the show for a long time, it can make those shifts harder for the body to access.
That’s why research shows ongoing maternal stress is strongly linked to a higher risk of pre-eclampsia. 📊
When the nervous system feels supported and safe, the body is often able to do what it was designed to do better during such a special time in life. 🥹 That best news? That's our specialty at The Well! Moms deserve answers that feel empowering, not scary. 💗
We'd love to meet you and answer all of your pregnancy-related questions at our next Birth + Beyond workshop! Sign up for our free workshop on Saturday February 28th at 10AM at the link in our bio!! We're here for you, mama, to get the best start for your sweet new baby! 🫶
