32 week Preeclampsia Preemie & UT Preeclampsia Awareness Walk

An updated video of our son who was born two month premature due to preeclampsia. He spent 3 weeks in the NICU. Mommy spent 12.5 days in the hospital due to her preeclampsia condition. This is our journey though pictures.

A little over one year after our son was born we decided to 'pay it forward' by hosting a Preeclampsia Awareness Walk-A-Thon to help raise awareness and funds for the Preeclampsia Foundation. Thank you to all who participated!

To learn more about preeclampsia visit:

http://www.preeclampsia.org

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What Is Preeclampsia?

Preeclampsia is a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period and affects both the mother and the unborn baby. Affecting at least 5-8% of all pregnancies, it is a rapidly progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine

Globally, preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death. By conservative estimates, these disorders are responsible for 76,000 maternal and 500,000 infant deaths each year

Signs and Symptoms of Preeclampsia

None
Hypertension
Swelling or Edema
Proteinuria
Sudden Weight Gain
Headache
Nausea or Vomiting
Changes in Vision
Racing pulse, mental confusion, heightened anxiety, trouble catching your breath
Stomach or Right Shoulder Pain
Lower back pain
Hyperreflexia

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[dinasaleem1]

ur story is such an inspiration! i lost my baby at 29 weeks due to sever pre eclampcia.. my blood pressure went up tp 200/104!!

i am stuck with chronic hypertension. getting pregnant again with all the complications i got from pre eclampcia will put my next baby at a higher risk of pre mature birth or even poor fetal development.. please update me with ur health progress and let me know if u had a subsequent pregnancy and how it went. god bless you!

[cindyh2007]

@dinasaleem1 I'm so sorry for your loss, there are no words ((hugs)) This was my last pregnancy due to my age.  Please visit the Preeclampsia Foundation for support. It is a wonderful community of women & families just like yours. May God Bless You!

[xluvlylollyx]

@dinasaleem1 i had a lil boy in april 2009 who was stillborn due to preclampsia i no how u feel i am now 32 weeks pregnant and constantly on edge bt fingers crossed all will b ok 

[cindyh2007]

@xluvlylollyx I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Many prayers for a healthy delivery with this pregnancy. God bless!

[deb3552]

Wow, this video has given me so much hope, my daughter is hanging on to a 30 week pregnancy by the skin of her teeth... Likewise she has had the steroid injections for baby's lung development and we are now optimistic should she deliver early that baby has a good chance of survival...Thank you for giving those of us with noone to share our fears with HOPE...Thank you so much for sharing!

[cindyh2007]

@deb3552 So glad to hear you received the steroid injections as a precaution and that the two of you are under very close watch. Hoping you two can safely by a little more 'tummy time.' Sending prayers. Best wishes to you both!!

[TameraTy]

I had preclampsia. I was induced at 36 wks. The protein level in my blood went from 900 to 3000 in just a few days. My kidneys were failing, my b/p was through the roof. It was a very scary. the doc make my mom turn off the cam during birth due to fear of things not happening normal. Jacinda was born at 4lbs 9oz, her little chest was going up and down-she was blue and struggling to breath,She was put on oxygen and got a shot to mature her lungs. She had jaundice. After 2 weeks we got to go home

[franbea1]

WOW..SO TINY, YET SO BEAUTIFUL!!

[WetPooooopie]

I had a very threatening scary pregnancy too, mine was mistaken for ectopic pregnancy blighted ovum, I vomited the entire nine months, I had preeclampsia too

My son was premature, he is now 3 months and fine

[Luvmysexy6]

This video is soo beautiful, yeah he was lucky only spending 21 days there my daughter was there for 111days... it's hard to parents/family going through this... we need to raise awareness for pre-natal care and healthy pregnancies even though like preeclampsia it's still unknown as to why it occuries...