High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Is a Serious Health Concern
The organizations listed below provide reliable information and support for individuals seeking to learn more about preeclampsia and its implications during pregnancy. To find patient-centered resources (i.e. tips on how to have conversations with providers about signs and symptoms of high blood pressure during pregnancy) visit our Patient Education & Community Resources page.
Preeclampsia Foundation
The Preeclampsia Foundation offers a wide range of educational resources and materials for patients, including fact sheets, brochures, videos, and webinars. Their website is a valuable resource for individuals seeking information about preeclampsia, its symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and support services.
Website: Preeclampsia Foundation
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
ACOG provides patient education materials on various women's health topics, including preeclampsia. Their resources include articles, patient FAQs, and patient education pamphlets that cover different aspects of preeclampsia, such as diagnosis, management, and prevention.
Website: ACOG Patient Education
March of Dimes
March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health of mothers and babies. Their website offers comprehensive information about preeclampsia, including its causes, symptoms, complications, and treatment options.
Website: March of Dimes - Preeclampsia
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic's website features patient education materials on a wide range of medical conditions, including preeclampsia. Their resources include detailed articles, videos, and infographics that explain the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of preeclampsia in an easy-to-understand format.
Website: Mayo Clinic - Preeclampsia
BabyCenter
BabyCenter is an online resource for expectant and new parents, offering information and advice on pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. Their website features articles and expert advice on preeclampsia, including how it affects pregnancy, how it's diagnosed and managed, and what to expect during recovery.
Website: BabyCenter - Preeclampsia
QUICK STATISTICS
Non-Hispanic black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than non-Hispanic white women. (1)
80% of pregnancy-related deaths in the US were preventable during 2017 - 2019. (2)
Discrimination was a contributing factor to at least 30% of those preventable deaths. (2)
Hypertensive disorders are attributed to 6.3% of preventable pregnancy-related deaths and were the 7th leading cause of those deaths in the US during 2017 - 2019. (2)
Those residing in rural areas, those of Black race, and those with low income face the highest risk of complications from high blood pressure during pregnancy and postpartum(3)