The Preeclampsia Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports moms and babies who suffer the effects of all the hypertensive issues in pregnancy and postpartum. They provide funding for research for preeclampsia as well as providing women with blood pressure cuffs.
They aim to educate all women about the signs and symptoms of hypertensive issues in pregnancy. It can happen to any pregnant or postpartum woman at any time. You don’t need to have a family history of hypertension issues in pregnancy for it to happen to you.
Not only does the Preeclampsia Foundation educate women, but they also train providers to learn all the signs and symptoms of gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP Syndrome. In fact, over 100,000 providers were trained because of the preeclampsia foundation. They also complete research for the cause and attempt to find a cure so all women and babies aren’t threatened with their lives. They have invested over 1.3 million dollars in research so one day no other woman or baby has to die from any hypertensive issue.
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What is preeclampsia?
Preeclampsia is a very deadly complication that occurs in pregnancy or postpartum. According to the Preeclampsia Foundation, preeclampsia is consistent high blood pressure that developed in pregnancy or postpartum. It is associated with protein in the urine, decreased blood platelets, issues with the kidneys or live, fluid in the lungs or seizures.
The rate of preeclampsia has increased 25% in the United States and it is the leading cause of maternal and infant deaths.
4 reasons why should you care about the Preeclampsia Foundation?
- 15% of all premature births in the United States is due to preeclampsia
- African American women are 3x more likely to die from preeclampsia complications.
- 60% of maternal deaths due to preeclampsia were preventable
- This could happen to you. It could happen to your sister. It could happen to your daughter. Preeclampsia doesn’t discriminate. It happened to me.
How to Donate
Currently, I am holding a fundraiser for the Preeclampsia Foundation through the 140 over 90 run. I am biking 140 miles in 90 days. So far I have done 87.19 miles and have been documenting it all over on my Instagram page. I am 62% done with my goal. I have only 52.81 miles left and asking for my friends, family, and readers to donate $1 to my fundraiser to support me on my last 52 miles.
Each $1 you donate goes directly to the Preeclampsia Foundation to support their efforts in research and providing blood pressure cuffs to women. I am really passionate about the Preeclampsia Foundation and what they are doing because I have been directly impacted by preeclampsia. I am a survivor and I ended up giving birth to my daughter at 35 weeks to save both of our lives. If my daughter chooses to have children one day, I don’t want her to have to suffer from preeclampsia as I did.
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Preeclampsia was something that I was always very concerned about during pregnancy. I’m so glad to know there is an organization doing so much to help. And I’m so impressed that you are biking 140 miles! Way to go!
Thank you! Only about 50 more miles to go!
Great post for raising awareness about pre-eclampsia. Keep up the good work. I am now following you on Instagram to cheer you on.
Thank you so much!
This hits close to my heart. My daughter was born 10 weeks early, and no one could tell me why. I did have elevated blood pressure, but they weren’t sure if that happen before/after I went into labor. So many Mamas & little ones can helped by knowing more about what preeclampsia is and the warnign signs.
So many could be helped. I wish there was better education from providers about what to look out for. Wow, what a strong baby & mama!
This is such a good cause! I have heard of this condition, but did not know all the facts or statistics surrounding it. Thank you for sharing this information and good luck in your fundraiser! 💄
Thank you!
Pre eclampsia is a very serious and scary illness. I was very worried about it during my pregnancy when I would swell. Thank you for creating attention to this.
Thank you so much for your comment! I am very passionate about preeclampsia.
I had a friend that had preeclampsia, which she gave birth a little earlier than she was suppose to.
Many women who develop preeclampsia need to give birth early. 15% of premature births in the United States is due to preeclampsia.
Thank you for raising awareness about this! I’ve had a couple friends impacted by this and it’s so serious.
It is very serious. Thank you for your comment.
Thanks so much for sharing this article. I didn’t know much about preeclampsia and this has been an eye opener especially as my husband and I try to get pregnant. Thank you again for sharing your experience.
You’re welcome. And thank you for your comment!
Pre-eclampsia isn’t something I had experienced myself but its good to know the facts around it. I love that you’re taking the initiative to fundraise for such a great cause.
Thank you! It’s something I’m really passionate about.
Thank you for using your platform to spread awareness about preeclampsia. I truly appreciate your good cause.
Thank you.