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MamaWatch Association is dedicated to reducing maternal and infant mortality. Protecting mothers, saving futures.

We focus on the early detection of Preeclampsia through clinical vigilance and save lives by training families in Kangaroo Mother Care.

19/09/2026

WHAT EVERY MOTHER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT PREECLAMPSIA

DON’T COMPARE — EXPERIENCE 3

The third comparison happened during ANC.

There was a woman I noticed who was also looking very swollen like me.

When I saw her, I thought:

“Oh, I’m not alone.”

And somehow, that made me feel a little calmer.

I thought maybe the swelling was simply one of those things that happened during pregnancy.

But guess what?

I saw that woman again after my emergency C-section.

She had developed postpartum preeclampsia.

And it was severe.

She had severe high blood pressure, headaches and blurry vision. She was still looking swollen, and she couldn’t carry her baby for over 4 weeks.

I had looked at her and thought:

“She looks like me, so maybe I’m okay.”

But we were both dealing with something serious.

That experience has stayed with me.

Because sometimes, comparison can give us comfort when what we actually need is assessment.

Your body is your body.

Your symptoms are your symptoms.

Don’t compare. Speak up. Get checked.

18/09/2026

WHAT EVERY MOTHER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT PREECLAMPSIA

DON’T COMPARE — EXPERIENCE 2

I also compared myself to women I saw online.

I remember watching “pregnancy challenge” posts where women shared photos showing how pregnancy had changed them completely.

Some of them looked so different that their faces and bodies seemed almost deformed.

And honestly, I felt relieved.

I thought:

“Okay, so other women look like me too. Maybe this is just normal pregnancy.”

But after it turned out that I had preeclampsia, I realized something:

I only saw what was shown to me.

I didn’t know their blood pressure.

I didn’t know their other symptoms.

I didn’t know their test results.

I didn’t know their full pregnancy stories or how things eventually turned out.

I compared myself to what I was seeing, without knowing what was happening beyond the picture.

That was a lesson for me.

What you see is not always the full story.

Especially during pregnancy, don’t use someone’s photo, video or experience online to decide whether your own symptoms are normal.

17/09/2026

WHAT EVERY MOTHER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT PREECLAMPSIA

DON’T COMPARE — EXPERIENCE 1

When I was having severe symptoms of preeclampsia, especially the swelling on my face, hands and feet, I remembered a friend who had been pregnant some years before me.

Her face had changed completely during pregnancy.

Honestly, both of us looked deformed/ugly in the face. 😂

So when I saw how much my own face had changed, I remembered her and thought:

“Maybe that’s pregnancy for me too.”

My friend had been fine.

It wasn’t preeclampsia.

Her hands were normal, and she didn’t have preeclampsia symptoms.

But I didn’t know all of that while I was going through my own pregnancy.

I only remembered how her face looked.

And that comparison reassured me while my own situation was getting worse.

Same-looking face ≠ same condition.

Never use another woman’s pregnancy to decide whether what is happening to you is normal.

16/09/2026

WHAT EVERY MOTHER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT PREECLAMPSIA

DON’T COMPARE

During my outreaches, one thing I insist on is this:

Don’t compare your pregnancy with another woman’s pregnancy.

Our bodies are different, and they can react differently to pregnancy, changes and complications.

What looks normal on one woman may not mean the same thing on another woman.

I learned this lesson the hard way during my own pregnancy.

I compared myself to other women and used what I saw to reassure myself that what was happening to me was probably normal.

It wasn’t.

Over the next 3 posts, I’ll share the 3 different ways I compared myself to other women during pregnancy—and how each one gave me false reassurance while my situation was getting worse.

Maybe my experience will make another woman stop and think:

“Let me not compare. Let me get checked.”

31/08/2026

DAY 9; WHAT EVERY MOTHER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT PREECLAMPSIA

First pregnancy: does it increase your risk?

Yes, being pregnant for the first time is associated with a higher risk of preeclampsia.

But please don’t read this and become afraid.

Being a first-time mother does NOT mean you will develop preeclampsia.

It simply means it is one of the factors healthcare professionals consider when assessing your pregnancy.

So whether this is your first pregnancy or your fifth:

Attend ANC. Know the warning signs. Stay watchful.

28/08/2026

DAY 8 | NO RISK FACTOR? YOU CAN STILL DEVELOP PREECLAMPSIA.

Maybe you are young.
Maybe this is not your first pregnancy.
Maybe you have no history of high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease or preeclampsia.

You can still develop preeclampsia.

Risk factors can increase your chances, but they do not tell us exactly who will develop it.

That is why we say:

Every pregnancy deserves watchfulness.
Every mother deserves proper ANC.

Don’t wait until you are considered “high risk” before you take preeclampsia seriously.

Know the signs. Stay watchful. Speak up.

26/08/2026

DAY 7 | WHAT EVERY MOTHER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT PREECLAMPSIA

Who is at risk?

Some factors can increase a woman’s risk, including:

• Previous preeclampsia
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Twins or multiple pregnancy
• Family history
• Certain autoimmune conditions

But here’s the important part:

Having a risk factor doesn’t mean you will develop preeclampsia. And having none doesn’t mean you are immune.

So know your risk. Know the symptoms. Stay watchful.

21/08/2026

DAY 6 | WHAT EVERY MOTHER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT PREECLAMPSIA

One of the most dangerous things about preeclampsia?

It can be silent.

A woman may look fine, feel fine and still have a serious problem developing.

That is why ANC matters even when you feel perfectly well.

Don’t wait until you feel sick.
Keep your appointments. Get checked. Speak up.

Feeling fine is not proof that everything is fine.

19/08/2026

DAY 5 | WHAT EVERY MOTHER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT PREECLAMPSIA

The baby is born. Is the danger over?

Not always.

Preeclampsia can develop after delivery.

A woman can remain at risk for up to 6 weeks postpartum.

So please don’t dismiss severe headaches, vision changes, shortness of breath, severe abdominal/upper abdominal pain, or other concerning symptoms after childbirth.

Postpartum is still part of the story.

Watch. Speak up. Seek care.

18/08/2026

DAY 4 | WHAT EVERY MOTHER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT PREECLAMPSIA

When can preeclampsia start?

Preeclampsia usually develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy — during the second half of pregnancy.

That is why ANC is not a one-time visit.

Keep your appointments.
Monitor your blood pressure as recommended.
And if a worrying symptom appears between visits, don’t wait for your next ANC.

Seek medical care.

Tomorrow, we talk about something many mothers don’t know: preeclampsia can happen AFTER delivery.

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