Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Promise Walk for Preeclampsia

08/22/2025

It is not too late to join! Registration is free: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2025promisewalk/classification/291120/

09/05/2024

September is NICU Awareness Month. For many in our community, the NICU is a part of their story. Preeclampsia is a leading cause of premature birth, contributing to 20% of all premature deliveries.

05/22/2024

02/27/2024

Learn more: https://preeclampsia.org/heart-disease-stroke

Women who have had preeclampsia have three to four times the risk of high blood pressure and double the risk for heart disease and stroke. This research does not mean you will definitely develop heart problems if you had preeclampsia, but for some women pregnancy can serve as an early warning sign for future heart disease.

While it is still unknown whether the risk is caused by preeclampsia or if the woman was already predisposed, these risks first emerge in the years following a complicated pregnancy. Although this may seem daunting, ample research shows that there are many ways for women to protect their heart health and that of their families!

Learn more: https://preeclampsia.org/heart-disease-stroke

02/02/2024

We will continue our mission to educate - over and over, like Groundhog Day - to bring about better outcomes. Women who have had preeclampsia have 3-4 times the risk of high blood pressure and double the risk for heart disease and stroke. February is American Heart Month. CHECK, KNOW, SHARE.

01/23/2024

Today is . Preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are life-threatening and the leading cause of illness and death for moms and babies.
Through those with lived experiences of various maternal pregnancy and postpartum complications can help create change using the power of their voices. Share how you have been impacted...

11/29/2023

Have questions about preeclampsia or other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy? Connect and learn more at www.preeclampsia.org

11/08/2023

Reminding you to keep an eye on your blood pressure after delivery. Learn more at : https://preeclampsia.org/blood-pressure

10/16/2023

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. We remember, we honor.

09/29/2023

Today is . It is so important to take care of your heart after preeclampsia. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and appears to be increasing in women aged 35 to 54 years.

Women who have had preeclampsia have three to four times the risk of high blood pressure and double the risk for heart disease and stroke.

This can be scary, but KNOW that this is not a guarantee and there is SO MUCH that survivors can do to take care of their hearts.

Learn how you can take care of your heart after preeclampsia here: https://www.preeclampsia.org/heart-disease-stroke

06/06/2023

It's important to know that delivery is not the cure for preeclampsia. Any woman can develop preeclampsia after her baby is born, whether she experienced high blood pressure during her pregnancy or not. Moms need to continue to monitor their health after delivery.