Did you know? Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that affects thousands of women worldwide. It is characterised by high blood pressure and damage to organs like the liver and kidneys.
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Diagnosis & treatment of #preEclampsia is critical to prevent #maternalMortality but it is also crucial to identify women at risk before they develop the condition. Risk screening is a key component of the #PEARLStrial . Update on the study progress: bit.ly/4dOjceh🧵1/2
Pregnant or expecting to be? Ask your healthcare professional if you should be taking low-dose aspirin to help reduce risk of preeclampsia.
It can help to keep baby & yourself safe from the risks of preeclampsia. #Preeclampsia puts babies’ health at risk
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World Preeclampsia Day is taking place under the theme 'Preventing Pre-eclampsia; Empowering mothers for safer pregnancies' at OPM Gardens in Arua City. The day is officiated by Dr Richard Mugahi, Commissioner Reproductive and Child Health representing the PS, Dr. Diana Atwine.
If you have high blood pressure before, during, or soon after pregnancy, you may need tests for other #preeclampsia signs. Ask your ob-gyn how to limit future health problems. Learn more about preeclampsia risk factors and management: bit.ly/3WSYpQG #WorldPreeclampsiaDay
Today is #WorldPreeclampsiaDay
Together, we can #PreventPredictPrevail over #preeclampsia —so more moms and babies around the world can experience safe births.
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