The Preeclampsia Foundation needs your support! We are still working to secure signatures by December 31, 2011 in support of designating May as "Preeclampsia Awareness Month” on the National Health Observances Calendar. Thirteen states and cities have already officially recognized the month, and a national proclamation will allow the Foundation to further expand awareness, distribute educational information and enhance both patient and provider literacy about preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
Please sign our petition to demonstrate to Congress the large amount of interest and support there is for this cause.
WHEREAS, Preeclampsia, including HELLP syndrome and eclampsia, is a dangerous condition of pregnancy that can, in its severest form, lead to maternal and/or infant mortality or premature birth with significant health risks for the mother and baby, and
WHEREAS, As many as 320,000 cases of preeclampsia are diagnosed in America every year with approximately 25% resulting in severe, life-threatening consequences to a pregnant woman and her baby, and
WHEREAS, Public education as to the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome and eclampsia can help women recognize the condition and seek appropriate medical care, and
WHEREAS, Prenatal education should include recognition of those signs and symptoms (spikes in maternal blood pressure, sudden swelling of face and hands, severe upper abdominal pain, blurred vision, persistent headaches, breathlessness),
THEREFORE, We wish to declare May as Preeclampsia Awareness Month in support of the Preeclampsia Foundation's efforts to reduce maternal and infant illness and mortality due to preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
We, the Undersigned, are declaring "Hear Us Now!" as we petition for preeclampsia's inclusion on the National Health Observances Calendar.
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Reached 2,500 supporters
December 14, 2011
December 10, 2011
The momentum is incredible. This is exactly the kind of energy we need to reach Congress.
Reached 1,000 supporters
November 18, 2011
Reached 100 supporters
November 6, 2011
6 Comments
For my daughter and my grandbaby who was born way too early because of this.
I almost lost my life to this. doctors need to take symptoms way more serious instead of brushing them off.
Every pregnant woman needs to be warned about the signs. I had no idea until it was almost too late for me.
Why isnt this already a thing? its a major killer of moms! lets get it on the calendar already.
My wife had this and it was the scariest time of our lives. People have no idea how dangerous it really is.
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The Preeclampsia Foundation needs your support! We are still working to secure signatures by December 31, 2011 in support of designating May as "Preeclampsia Awareness Month” on the National Health Observances Calendar. Thirteen states and cities have already officially recognized the month, and a national proclamation will allow the Foundation to further expand awareness, distribute educational information and enhance both patient and provider literacy about preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
Please sign our petition to demonstrate to Congress the large amount of interest and support there is for this cause.
WHEREAS, Preeclampsia, including HELLP syndrome and eclampsia, is a dangerous condition of pregnancy that can, in its severest form, lead to maternal and/or infant mortality or premature birth with significant health risks for the mother and baby, and
WHEREAS, As many as 320,000 cases of preeclampsia are diagnosed in America every year with approximately 25% resulting in severe, life-threatening consequences to a pregnant woman and her baby, and
WHEREAS, Public education as to the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome and eclampsia can help women recognize the condition and seek appropriate medical care, and
WHEREAS, Prenatal education should include recognition of those signs and symptoms (spikes in maternal blood pressure, sudden swelling of face and hands, severe upper abdominal pain, blurred vision, persistent headaches, breathlessness),
THEREFORE, We wish to declare May as Preeclampsia Awareness Month in support of the Preeclampsia Foundation's efforts to reduce maternal and infant illness and mortality due to preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
We, the Undersigned, are declaring "Hear Us Now!" as we petition for preeclampsia's inclusion on the National Health Observances Calendar.
*Please note: After signing the petition, you will be directed to a donation page for iPetitions. You do NOT have to donate for your signature to register--just close the page.*
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
December 14, 2011
December 10, 2011
The momentum is incredible. This is exactly the kind of energy we need to reach Congress.
Reached 1,000 supporters
November 18, 2011
Reached 100 supporters
November 6, 2011
6 Comments
SO IMPORTANT. My sister passed away from complications and nobody even knew what it was. We need answers.
For my daughter and my grandbaby who was born way too early because of this.
I almost lost my life to this. doctors need to take symptoms way more serious instead of brushing them off.
Every pregnant woman needs to be warned about the signs. I had no idea until it was almost too late for me.
Why isnt this already a thing? its a major killer of moms! lets get it on the calendar already.
My wife had this and it was the scariest time of our lives. People have no idea how dangerous it really is.
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SO IMPORTANT. My sister passed away from complications and nobody even knew what it was. We need answers.