Preeclampsia Foundation

Preeclampsia Foundation Educate, support and engage the affected community, improve healthcare practices, & find a cure. This site does not give medical advice.
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***disclaimer*** Contact your medical professional or 911 in case of an emergency. Please check the preeclampsia community forums (www.preeclampsia.org/forum) and hotline (800-665-9341) for urgent questions/concerns. This is not an entry point for quick answers.

Join Us for “How to Host the Perfect 3rd Party Fundraiser!Want to turn your passion into impact? Learn how to plan, prom...
12/27/2025

Join Us for “How to Host the Perfect 3rd Party Fundraiser!

Want to turn your passion into impact? Learn how to plan, promote, and pull off a successful third-party fundraiser during our fun and informative Zoom session! Whether you're hosting a party, fitness challenge, or creative community event, we’ll walk you through simple steps, inspiring ideas, and best practices to help you make a difference.

Join the Preeclampsia Foundation and Victoria Bucker on January 15th at 6:30 EST for this great event!

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q7ki9sMCR4KBphTvERDBtQ

Victoria Buker is a dedicated community advocate and fundraiser whose work spans youth leadership, oncology support, maternal health, and major nonprofit initiatives. She has served with United Way and as Volunteer Chair for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Student of the Year program.

In Savannah, GA she led Elf on the Run, collecting over 100,000 items for local nonprofits, and created “A Thousand Miles for 100 Smiles,” supporting a pediatric oncology camp in Oregon.
Victoria also combines fitness and philanthropy. She served as Volunteer Chair for Determination, the American Cancer Society’s charity running team for Rock & Roll Savannah, and is the creator of the 140/90 Walk Run for the Preeclampsia Foundation, an initiative that raises awareness inspired by the blood pressure numbers tied to preeclampsia.

Known for her creativity—including her popular bow fundraisers—Victoria continues to bring heart, energy, and leadership to every cause she supports.

For today's we are sharing Sara's story with and Sara writes, "I had a textbook pregnancy. I noticed some swelling...
12/27/2025

For today's we are sharing Sara's story with and

Sara writes, "I had a textbook pregnancy. I noticed some swelling around 20 weeks but it was the middle of summer and I was on my feet alot as a meeting planner. My doctor recommended compression socks. My blood pressure was normal. My blood pressure started slightly rising as the pregnancy wore on as did the swelling. It came to the point where I had to buy a size bigger shoe as by the end of the day my size shoe did not fit. My husband had to pull up my compression socks because my fingers/hands were so swollen. I was reassured that all looked good and I didn't think otherwise as I was a healthy 37 year old at the time.

Around 37 weeks, I went in for my weekly appointment and my BP reading was 140/110 and I had protein in my urine. I was immediately sent to the hospital next door and admitted. My BP went down as did the protein in my urine. Preeclampsia warning symptoms were discussed again with me when I was released. I was ordered to stay on bedrest and went to weekly NST monitorings. While my BP was still high, our baby was ok. Finally, at 39 weeks, my doctor had seen enough of my swelling and ordered a medical induction. At this time, I started experencing what I thought was acid reflux. Something I never had before but even when I told the NST nurse, it wasn't much of a concern as I was almost there. I went in later that week to be induced and I was found not only to have severe pree but also HELLP Syndrome. I was immediately placed on a mag drip and informed that naturally is the safest way to deliver as a C section would involve a platelet transfusion and I would be completely out. My husband would not be in the room with me. A epidural was not advised as I had low red blood cells and I could have bled out. I was horrified. My birth plan included an epidural, how could this be? What did I do wrong? The nurse told my husband I was very sick and the next 24 hours would be critical for us both. My doctor broke my water and 12 hour later our beautiful son was born with NICU staff in the room."

Read more: https://www.preeclampsia.org/our-stories/why-me-from-trauma-to-healing

Happy Kwanzaa from us to you ♥️
12/26/2025

Happy Kwanzaa from us to you ♥️

Merry Christmas from us to you 🎄🎁
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from us to you 🎄🎁

When did you give birth due to preeclampsia, eclampsia, or HELLP syndrome or experience it postpartum? Comment with the ...
12/24/2025

When did you give birth due to preeclampsia, eclampsia, or HELLP syndrome or experience it postpartum? Comment with the corresponding heart. 💙💜💛💚❤️💗

12/23/2025

Just in the last year, your donations supported us as we:

📽Co-designed & launched "Preeclampsia Tests" video and infographic with Patient Advisory Council & Medical Advisory Board

🎙Elevated patient voices through the return of “Power of MoMMAs Voices” podcast

📱Reached over 1.7 million social media accounts in May alone, talking about Preeclampsia Awareness Month

❤️Distributed over 12,000 at-home self-measured blood pressure cuffs through our Cuff Kit® program

Your support helps us continue the lifesaving work that began 25 years ago.

Progress has been made, now help us transform tomorrow by giving a generous donation today: www.preeclampsia.org/givetoday

Transform tomorrow now, so you could be diagnosed before you are sick. Progress has been made in the diagnosis and treat...
12/23/2025

Transform tomorrow now, so you could be diagnosed before you are sick. Progress has been made in the diagnosis and treatment of preeclampsia. But we must transform tomorrow so we can better understand this disease, which is a leading cause of illness and death for mothers and infants globally.

Transform tomorrow and give: www.preeclampsia.org/givetoday

12/22/2025

Every 6 minutes in the US, a mother and her baby face the life-threatening consequences of preeclampsia.

By giving a generous gift today and supporting our mission, you will help us transform tomorrow so one day no other mom or baby will have to face preeclampsia: www.preeclampsia.org/givetoday

When is blood pressure a concern in or ? Less than 140/90: Keep checking your blood pressure to learn your normal. Be...
12/22/2025

When is blood pressure a concern in or ?

Less than 140/90: Keep checking your blood pressure to learn your normal.
Between 140-159/90-109: Call your provider and report your numbers
More than 160/110: Seek immediate emergency care

We also say that blood pressure 10-15 above your normal baseline is also a cause for concern.

Learn more about blood pressure and pregnancy here: https://www.preeclampsia.org/blood-pressure

We are so excited for this bracelet with Little Words Project!✨ For every bracelet purchased, 25% of proceeds go back to...
12/21/2025

We are so excited for this bracelet with Little Words Project!✨ For every bracelet purchased, 25% of proceeds go back to the Preeclampsia Foundation

Our mission is to improve the outcomes of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by educating, supporting and engaging the community, improving healthcare practices, and finding a cure. By purchasing this bracelet (only available through December!) you are directly supporting moms and babies 💗

Purchase the bracelet here: https://www.littlewordsproject.com/products/giveback-promise-1?variant=58247660175441

For today's we are sharing Marley's story with and Marley writes, "I am 22 years old. I got pregnant in 2024 and w...
12/21/2025

For today's we are sharing Marley's story with and

Marley writes, "I am 22 years old. I got pregnant in 2024 and was due on March 6th 2025. I ended up being induced on March 8th and gave birth on March 10th at 10:26am. We were then discharged the next day in the late afternoon. My legs were swollen directly after birth. I figured it was the fluids pushed during labor and the nurses didn’t seem too concerned, so neither was I. The first week of being at home I had a terrible headache and chalked it up to being sleep deprived. By Sunday that week I had a headache so terrible my brain felt as though it was rattling. I then started losing my vision, I could only see outlines of everything.

I told my husband I need to go to the E.R. I knew something was terribly wrong. I went to the hospital. I told them I think I am suffering from postpartum eclampsia. It took them over 5 hours to give me any medication to bring my blood pressure down. I was at a 190/120 blood pressure and was told that it was my “anxiety”. They gave me anxiety meds first instead of blood pressure meds. They gave me an mri, cats can, spinal tap, etc. Just to find out that I was right and it was postpartum eclampsia, and that I was also suffering from HELLP syndrome.

My blood pressure was so high that my brain was swelling. I had to be in the hospital for 3 days freshly postpartum. My husband had to advocate for me when I couldn’t for myself because I was passing out due to severe pain. If I could tell any postpartum mom anything it is trust your body. When you know something is wrong or you feel anything is feeling off just go to the hospital and fight for yourself. We are the only ones who can fight for ourselves."

Read more: https://www.preeclampsia.org/our-stories/after-birth-and-after-shocks

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