Preeclampsia Foundation Canada

Preeclampsia Foundation Canada Reduce maternal/infant illness & death due to preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome & other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy through patient education in Canada

We are governed by a small and cohesive Board of Directors who share a commitment to the mission of the Preeclampsia Foundation Canada. The Board members of Preeclampsia Foundation Canada are:
Violet Mateljan, President, Board of Directors
Tracey MacCharles, Secretary, Board of Directors
Eleni Tsigas, Executive Director, Preeclampsia Foundation (United States)

We are advised by a medical board co

mprising of top medical and scientific experts in preeclampsia and related fields in Canada. The Medical Advisory Board members of Preeclampsia Foundation Canada are:
Dr. Emmanuel Bujold, Universite Laval, Quebec City, Quebec
Dr. Isabella Caniggia, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Sandra Davidge, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
Dr. Michael E. Helewa, St. Boniface Hospital, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Dr. Michelle Hladunewich, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Dr. John Kingdom, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Graeme Smith, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario

Thank you for advocating with us during Preeclampsia Awareness Month! 💜Every shared story, conversation, post, and act o...
05/31/2026

Thank you for advocating with us during Preeclampsia Awareness Month! 💜

Every shared story, conversation, post, and act of support helps raise awareness and bring attention to the urgent need for better maternal health outcomes.

Although the month may be ending, advocacy doesn’t stop here — your voice matters all year long. Together, we can continue educating, supporting families, and saving lives.

Preeclampsia Awareness Month may be coming to an end, but awareness, advocacy, education, and research must continue all...
05/30/2026

Preeclampsia Awareness Month may be coming to an end, but awareness, advocacy, education, and research must continue all year long. 💜

Whether you are a survivor, healthcare worker, advocate, researcher, parent, friend, or supporter — your voice matters. Every conversation, shared story, educational post, and act of advocacy helps bring greater awareness to preeclampsia and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Together, we continue to:
• Advocate for more research
• Raise awareness about signs and symptoms
• Support education and early detection
• Share stories and resources
• Honour families affected by preeclampsia
• Fight for better maternal health outcomes

Thank you for being part of this community and helping keep the conversation going beyond May. 💜

05/29/2026

If you could give one piece of advice to someone currently experiencing preeclampsia, what would it be? 💜

Whether it’s encouragement, something you wish you knew, or words that helped you through your journey — your story could help another parent feel less alone.

Share your advice in the comments below ⬇️

Preeclampsia doesn’t always end with pregnancy. Women who have experienced preeclampsia are at a higher risk for heart d...
05/28/2026

Preeclampsia doesn’t always end with pregnancy. Women who have experienced preeclampsia are at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke, and other long-term health conditions later in life. 💜

After preeclampsia, ongoing follow-up care matters. Be sure to talk to your doctor every year at your well-woman visit about your pregnancy history and its potential impact on your:
• Heart health
• Blood vessels
• Kidney health
• Mental health

Your pregnancy history is part of your lifelong health story. Awareness and continued care can make a difference.

05/27/2026

You are not alone if you experienced preeclampsia, eclampsia, or HELLP syndrome ❤️

There is support and community here for you. We encourage everyone to share their stories and help women and their families in our community know that they are not alone on their preeclampsia journeys.

Diagnosing preeclampsia involves more than just checking blood pressure. Monitoring changes in your body and routine tes...
05/26/2026

Diagnosing preeclampsia involves more than just checking blood pressure. Monitoring changes in your body and routine testing can help healthcare providers identify warning signs early. 💜

Tests that may be used to diagnose preeclampsia include:
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Urine protein testing
• Weight monitoring
• Blood tests to assess:
- Kidney function (creatinine & uric acid)
- Liver function (AST/ALT)
- Placental function

Awareness and early detection can make a lifesaving difference for both mom and baby.

05/25/2026

Preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy can affect any pregnancy — even in those with no known risk factors.

They occur in 5–8% of all pregnancies, making awareness, early recognition, and advocacy so important.

Knowing the signs and symptoms can help save lives. 💜

05/23/2026

Is there a cure for preeclampsia?

Right now, the only “cure” begins with the delivery of the baby and placenta.
Until then, care is a careful balance—monitoring both mom and baby closely, sometimes using medications to safely prolong pregnancy and give baby more time to grow.

But once preeclampsia starts, it can’t be reversed. Every decision matters, weighing the health of the mother and the baby. In some cases, early delivery is the only way to save one—or both—lives.

Awareness matters. Early detection matters. Care matters. 💛

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Before today is done, you still have the opportunity to create a lasting impact. 💜Every donation helps us continue raisi...
05/22/2026

Before today is done, you still have the opportunity to create a lasting impact. 💜

Every donation helps us continue raising awareness, supporting families, advancing research, and advocating for safer outcomes for moms and babies affected by preeclampsia.

The impact of giving does not end today. It continues in every family educated, every story shared, every conversation started, and every life touched.

It's not too late to make a difference.

💜 Donate today: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/138773

💙🌍 Today is World Preeclampsia Day 🌍💙Patients should know what the word preeclampsia means before they are ever told the...
05/22/2026

💙🌍 Today is World Preeclampsia Day 🌍💙

Patients should know what the word preeclampsia means before they are ever told they have it.

Preeclampsia can happen in any pregnancy and even up to 6 weeks postpartum. Knowing the signs and symptoms can help save lives.

Know the signs:
• Headache
• High blood pressure
• Blurry vision
• Upper right abdominal pain
• Rapid weight gain
• Swelling
• Shortness of breath

Knowledge creates awareness. Awareness leads to action. Action can save lives.

💙 Share these graphics with someone who is pregnant, postpartum, or supporting a loved one through pregnancy.

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