- Preeclampsia Foundation
Funds research, raises public awareness, and provides support.
www.preeclampsia.org
- Action on Pre-eclampsia (APEC)
Organization devoted to informing women about the condition, formerly known as toxemia.
www.apec.org.uk
- Pre-eclampsia Site, The
Information about pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP Syndrome as well as personal experiences, support groups, and links.
www.pre-eclampsia.co.uk
- familydoctor.org: Preeclampsia
Description and available treatments from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/pregnancy/complications/064.htm...
- March of Dimes: Preeclampsia
Overview of the condition that can cause a variety of problems for pregnant women including high blood pressure and placental abruption as well as more serious complications.
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/188_1054.asp
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
Explains the development and effects of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia. From the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/hbp_preg.htm
- HELLP Syndrome Society, The
Nonprofit corporation whose mission is to raise awareness about the condition of HELLP syndrome. Site also offers information and news related to the variant of preeclampsia (toxemia) that can be fatal to both a pregnant mother and her baby.
www.hellpsyndrome.org
- MedlinePlus: Eclampsia
Describes the symptoms and treatment of the occurrence of seizures during pregnancy.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000899.htm
- Preeclampsia Research Laboratories (PEARLS)
Nonprofit organisation providing information on preeclampsia and how to support research to find the cause and cure.
www.preeclampsia.org.au
- Oliver's Story
A premature baby born early due to preeclampsia, who died tragically after 3 days following a medical accident.
www.olivertrill.co.uk
- MedlinePlus: Preeclampsia
Collection of links to news and articles about the condition and research into its causes and treatment.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/preeclampsia.html
- familydoctor.org: HELLP Syndrome and Your Pregnancy
Briefly describes the rare but serious illness and its treatment.
familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/pregnancy/complications/456.htm...
- Chloe and Shannon's Story
Story of twins born at 33 weeks gestation because their mother had developed the condition preeclampsia.
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