This preeclampsia collection is every post I have published about preeclampsia. It is a mix of my own stories and the stories of other women. Preeclampsia affects women in so many different ways and each story is different. There is so much hope that I have seen from these survivor interviews and I hope you can see it too. You or your friends are not in this alone and I am glad to help in whatever way I can. Be sure to contact me with questions or if you want to share your related experience.
Preeclampsia Collection
- Another Baby After Preeclampsia: 3 Amazing Tips to DecideDo you want another baby after preeclampsia? Recently over on my Instagram page, I shared on my story a bit about how my husband and I decided if we wanted another baby after preeclampsia. Having another baby after preeclampsia is a hard decision to make for many survivors. It isn’t just a “Do we want… Read More »Another Baby After Preeclampsia: 3 Amazing Tips to Decide
- Preeclampsia with Twins: Clara’s Life-Threatening Story
I am excited to share a Preeclampsia with Twins story. Clara is a preeclampsia survivor who had preeclampsia with twins born at 34 weeks. Preeclampsia survivors are amazing and strong women who have faced some of the worst things you can face during pregnancy and postpartum. In the past, I have interviewed a preeclampsia survivor from… Read More »Preeclampsia with Twins: Clara’s Life-Threatening Story - After Preeclampsia and an Ectopic Pregnancy: My Wonderful, Redemptive 2nd Birth Story Part 2This post is the second and last part of my birth story after preeclampsia and an ectopic pregnancy. I recently had my second living child which was my pregnancy after preeclampsia and an ectopic pregnancy. You can read the first part of the story here. The birth story of my oldest, which was my pregnancy… Read More »After Preeclampsia and an Ectopic Pregnancy: My Wonderful, Redemptive 2nd Birth Story Part 2
- Preemie Dad: An Interview with a Wonderful and Special Dad (2023)A preemie dad is a special kind of dad. No dad ever expects their baby will be born prematurely and these dads go through a lot. I have been honored to have spoken to all different preemie dads. There is one preemie dad, in particular, who is the most wonderful and special preemie dad of… Read More »Preemie Dad: An Interview with a Wonderful and Special Dad (2023)
- Preeclampsia Survivor and Mental Health: The Astonishing Reality (2024)Preeclampsia survivors and mental health is a subject that is rarely touched on in the maternal health space. Maternal mental health in general is severely lacking in support. In the case of preeclampsia survivors, the physical symptoms and manifestations are what may only be looked after while mental health is tossed to the side. Postpartum… Read More »Preeclampsia Survivor and Mental Health: The Astonishing Reality (2024)
- Preeclampsia at 29 Weeks: Leilani’s Story of TriumphThis week, I am excited to share another interview with a preeclampsia survivor who had preeclampsia at 29 weeks. Preeclampsia survivors are amazing and strong women who have faced some of the worst things you can face during pregnancy and postpartum. This post was originally published September 2, 2021. Knock On Motherhood is a participant… Read More »Preeclampsia at 29 Weeks: Leilani’s Story of Triumph
- Birth Trauma Never Leaves, It Simply Changes 2023Birth Trauma never leaves, it simply changes. I will carry the birth trauma of experiencing preeclampsia, premature birth, and a NICU stay for the rest of my life. 3 years later, I still get triggered. It can be the simplest thing such as hearing beeps that sound similar to the NICU monitors. It can also… Read More »Birth Trauma Never Leaves, It Simply Changes 2023
- 5 Important Reasons Why a Preconception Appointment for Preeclampsia Survivors is NeededToday I wanted to share 5 reasons why a preconception appointment for preeclampsia survivors is needed. A preconception appointment for preeclampsia with your OBGYN is always a good idea, but for preeclampsia survivors, it is crucial to have that appointment. During this appointment, your provider can tell you all of your risks and the recommendations… Read More »5 Important Reasons Why a Preconception Appointment for Preeclampsia Survivors is Needed
- Preeclampsia Survivors and 5 Important Long-Term EffectsMany people don’t realize the effects of preeclampsia last way beyond the initial pregnancy or postpartum period. I didn’t realize it myself until I started sharing my birth story with preeclampsia online and discovered the Preeclampsia Foundation several months postpartum. These effects often don’t show up until much later in a survivor’s life. This can… Read More »Preeclampsia Survivors and 5 Important Long-Term Effects
- After Preeclampsia: 30 Amazing Questions to Ask Your Doctor30 questions you NEED to ask your doctor after preeclampsia
- 7 Quotes for Preeclampsia SurvivorsI am a preeclampsia with severe features survivor. In the years following my survival from preeclampsia, I went searching the internet for quotes for preeclampsia survivors. I wanted to put to words everything I was thinking and feeling and wanted to know that I wasn’t the only one feeling what I was feeling I didn’t… Read More »7 Quotes for Preeclampsia Survivors
- After Postpartum Eclampsia: Living a Grateful LifeThis week I am excited to share with you a guest post written by Lynne from One Mum & Her Boys. Lynne and I connected over on Facebook through mutual groups and this guest post has been in the works for a long time now. Lynne is a postpartum eclampsia survivor who experienced it 8… Read More »After Postpartum Eclampsia: Living a Grateful Life
- 16 Interesting Questions a Husband of a Preeclampsia Survivor AnswersThis post is a collaboration with Kerri from the Instagram account hellpsyndrome. Last month during preeclampsia awareness month Steven, my husband, answered 16 questions about preeclampsia and premature birth to share over on Instagram. As a husband of a preeclampsia survivor, he has a unique perspective. May was a very busy month for us, so… Read More »16 Interesting Questions a Husband of a Preeclampsia Survivor Answers
- What Preeclampsia Awareness Month 2022 Means to MeMay marks the start of Preeclampsia Awareness Month 2022. This year, I have planned a lot of different posts and collaborations to celebrate and honor all preeclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, and eclampsia survivors. Not only is May Preeclampsia Awareness Month 2022; it is also the same month that I was diagnosed with preeclampsia and gave birth… Read More »What Preeclampsia Awareness Month 2022 Means to Me
- What is Preeclampsia? The 10 Important Symptoms You Need to KnowWhat is preeclampsia? “What is preeclampsia?” is a very common question. According to the Preeclampsia Foundation, preeclampsia is high blood pressure that is persistent and it develops in pregnancy or the postpartum period. It is associated with high levels of protein in the urine or new development of decreased blood platelets, kidney or liver trouble,… Read More »What is Preeclampsia? The 10 Important Symptoms You Need to Know
- 4 Reasons Why You Should Donate to The Preeclampsia FoundationThe 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… Read More »4 Reasons Why You Should Donate to The Preeclampsia Foundation
- 4 Made Up Myths I Wish You Knew About PreeclampsiaWhat I Wish You Knew About Preeclampsia I didn’t know what preeclampsia was until my doctor said, “You have preeclampsia” while I was inpatient for observation at 33 weeks. I didn’t know what that exactly meant, but I knew it wasn’t good. Especially since my doctor automatically told me I wouldn’t go past 37 weeks,… Read More »4 Made Up Myths I Wish You Knew About Preeclampsia
- This is Birth TraumaToday, I want to share my thoughts about birth trauma. I know I haven’t published a blog post for a few weeks. The past few weeks have been so busy for me. Not only did I buy a home and move into it, but I have also been working on a secret project. I’ll talk… Read More »This is Birth Trauma
- Big Feelings of Fatigue Sometimes Gets Me DownHealth Update: Fatigue & Feeling Off When I started my blog, my main goal and purpose were to help other women who were like me. I wanted to be honest and real with everything that I went through and still going through. Right now I feel fatigued in many ways I don’t feel like myself.… Read More »Big Feelings of Fatigue Sometimes Gets Me Down
- Birth Trauma and Preeclampsia: Jess, Stay With MeAn Interview With Jess This week, I am excited to share another interview with birth trauma and preeclampsia survivor. Preeclampsia survivors are amazing and strong women who have faced some of the worst things you can face during pregnancy and postpartum. I n the past few months, I have interviewed a preeclampsia survivor from the UK and her… Read More »Birth Trauma and Preeclampsia: Jess, Stay With Me
- Strong Preeclampsia Survivor: an Interview With EmilyThis week, I am excited to share another interview with a preeclampsia survivor. Preeclampsia survivors are amazing and strong women who have faced some of the worst things you can face during pregnancy and postpartum. In the past few months, I have interviewed a preeclampsia survivor from the UK and her husband as well as… Read More »Strong Preeclampsia Survivor: an Interview With Emily
- A Husband of a Preeclampsia Survivor: A Helpful DadThis week’s interview is totally different than my past interviews about a preeclampsia survivor. This week I am interviewing a husband of a preeclampsia survivor and a dad of a preemie. Lee is a husband of a preeclampsia survivor named Charlotte, who I interviewed a few weeks ago. Lee was very kind to allow me… Read More »A Husband of a Preeclampsia Survivor: A Helpful Dad
- Tell Me About Preeclampsia, 9 Important Things Doctors NeglectedThe 9 Things Doctors Didn’t Tell Me About Peeclampsia This month marks 22 months since I was diagnosed with preeclampsia. 22 months since I almost lost my life. 22 months when my life changed forever. I have spent the last 22 months researching, connecting with other survivors and health professionals trying to find answers. It… Read More »Tell Me About Preeclampsia, 9 Important Things Doctors Neglected
- Interviewing a Strong Preemie Mom: Holiday In The HospitalI am excited to share this week’s interview. If you are new here, be sure to read my previous interviews with a postpartum preeclampsia survivor, a preeclampsia survivor, and the founder of the Penelope Project. I met Natalie over on Instagram. Her account is nicubabyclub where she shares photos of preemies to raise awareness. She… Read More »Interviewing a Strong Preemie Mom: Holiday In The Hospital
- Why Not Me? Complete Reflection On Unfair Preeclampsia ExperiencesSomething inside of me aches every time I see someone I know post a picture of their full-term baby. I am really truly happy for them, but at the same time, I wish that happened to me. The next hour is spent wallowing even though I have a perfectly healthy baby girl asleep in her crib. I point fingers and complain about how unfair the world is. “Why does so-and-so get to have an easy pregnancy and I didn’t? Why me?”
- The Penelope Project: Exciting Interview With The Uplifting FounderThe Founder Of the Penelope Project This week I interviewed Bryana Miranda who is the Founder and President of the Penelope Project. If you haven’t read my previous two interviews, you should! Last week I interviewed a preeclampsia survivor from the UK and before that I interviewed a postpartum preeclampsia survivor. Be sure to subscribe… Read More »The Penelope Project: Exciting Interview With The Uplifting Founder
- A 31 Week Preeclampsia Survivor Interview: Thankful For LifeInterview with a preeclampsia survivor who gave birth at 31 weeks.
- Interview With a Postpartum Preeclampsia SurvivorI met Victoria over Instagram during Preeclampsia Awareness Month. She is a postpartum preeclampsia survivor. She developed postpartum preeclampsia just days after her baby was born. I quickly fell in love with her account and all that she is doing. Victoria is the Founder and Race Director of the 140 over 90 run.
- Preeclampsia Birth Story: Part 5 (Strong Emotions in the NICU)I originally published my preeclampsia birth story in May 2020. Since its original publication, I have gone through a lot of therapy and have remembered parts of the story that I didn’t remember last year. I also have clarified some things and made changes to make the story flow a bit more. Everything I described… Read More »Preeclampsia Birth Story: Part 5 (Strong Emotions in the NICU)
- Preeclampsia Birth Story: Part 4 (The Painful Time After C-Section)I originally published my preeclampsia birth story in May 2020. Since its original publication, I have gone through a lot of therapy and have remembered parts of the story that I didn’t remember last year. I also have clarified some things and made changes to make the story flow a bit more. Everything I described… Read More »Preeclampsia Birth Story: Part 4 (The Painful Time After C-Section)
- Preeclampsia Birth Story: Part 3 (Have This Baby Immediately)I originally published my preeclampsia birth story in May 2020. Since its original publication, I have gone through a lot of therapy and have remembered parts of the story that I didn’t remember last year. I also have clarified some things and made changes to make the story flow a bit more. Everything I described… Read More »Preeclampsia Birth Story: Part 3 (Have This Baby Immediately)
- Preeclampsia Birth Story: Part 2 (Time For My Unexpected Hospitalization)I’ve had these posts written out in my drafts ever since I started my blog. I am now just getting ready to share it since May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month. Each week this month I’ll share a part of my premature birth story and hospital stay after birth due to preeclampsia. If you want to stay updated on my latest posts and follow along with this story click here to subscribe. Click here to read Part 1.
- My Preeclampsia Birth Story: Part 1 (Watch Your Blood Pressure)Preeclampsia Birth Story: Part 1
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