Preeclampsia is often misattributed as simply high blood pressure in pregnancy, but it can be so much more. This printable bookmark lists the most common warning signs.
Pregnancy can be a complex time and pregnancy advice abounds. These four notes in a printable bookmark help to remind you of some of the latest evidence-based research to avoid outdated advice and know when to consult your provider.
Risk factors, symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and potential impacts of one of the most common ailments in pregnancy is critical information. It’s information that could have prevented the death of my child. It’s information that prepares a preeclampsia survivor like me for potential impacts yet to come. It’s necessary information we all have a right to know.
One year ago today, I went in for my last check up with the midwives. My son was due one year ago tomorrow. They measured my belly, they checked my urine. They asked if I had any questions or concerns. Was this a formality? Because my questions were ignored, and warning signs were missed.
With the benefit of hindsight, I can look back on my pregnancy and identify the signs both I am my providers should have seen before Adrian died. There were multiple problems that led to his preventable stillbirth.
