PREECLAMPSIA IMPACT
Preeclampsia
is a leading cause of
maternal mortality
and prematurity
Preeclampsia, once known as toxemia, includes eclampsia and HELLP syndrome
Near-misses
50x
For every pregnancy-related death, there are at least 50x more "near-misses"
Deaths annually
76,000
maternal deaths and 500,000 infant deaths are attributed to preeclampsia worldwide
Preventable
60%
of maternal deaths
due to preeclampsia
are preventable
Prematurity
40%
of medically necessary
preterm deliveries are
due to preeclampsia
Postpartum
75%
of maternal deaths associated with preeclampsia occur
after delivery
Mental health
4x
Women who experience preeclampsia are 4x more likely to develop PTSD
U.S. ranks
47th
worldwide and is the only
industrialized nation with
rising maternal mortality
Pregnancy risk
1in12
pregnancies (5% to 8%)
are affected by preeclampsia
African Americans
3x
African American women
are 3x more likely to die
from preeclampsia
ADVANCING RESEARCH
Patient registry
5,000+
members strong, the Preeclampsia Registry unites the patient experience with clinical data, creating a significant resource for researchers to find ways to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure preeclampsia.
Now we need to double it!
Research grants
$230k+
awarded annually through
research grants including the
Peter Joseph Pappas Research Grant
and Vision Grant programs
Thanks to our donors, over $1MILLION
in research has been funded!
YOUR ROLE IN RESEARCH
Your Voice,
Your Experience,
Can Save Lives
Who qualifies to enroll in the Preeclampsia Registry?
If you have experienced preeclampsia
If your family has experienced preeclampsia
If you have not had preeclampsia
Every one can play a role in preeclampsia research!
We envision a world where hypertensive disorders of pregnancy no longer threaten the lives of mothers and their babies.
The Preeclampsia Registry is a critical part of the Preeclampsia Foundation's mission and purpose.
